Plain Bearings & Rod Ends

Plain bearings and rod ends are sliding-contact supports for oscillation, tilting and low-speed movement. Spherical plain bearings accommodate angular displacement, rod ends add a threaded linkage body, and bushes, thrust washers or strips provide simple replaceable bearing surfaces between mating components.

Key facts

Family: Bearings
Common types: Spherical plain bearing, Male rod end, Female rod end, Wrapped bush, Thrust washer, Sliding strip
Materials: Bearing steel, Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Sintered bronze, PTFE composite, Polymer composite
Used in: Cylinder clevises, Steering linkages, Suspension joints, Railway dampers, Machine pivots, Wear surfaces

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Types

Spherical plain bearing
Male rod end
Female rod end
Wrapped bush
Thrust washer
Sliding strip

Materials

Applications

Cylinder clevises
Steering linkages
Suspension joints
Railway dampers
Machine pivots
Wear surfaces

What to send for a quote

bore or thread dimensions
bearing form
sliding material pair
tilt angle
load and lubrication

Questions about plain bearings & rod ends

What should I send to identify plain bearings & rod ends?

Send bore or thread dimensions, bearing form, sliding material pair, tilt angle, load and lubrication. For rod ends, state male or female thread, pitch, hand and housing width; for bushes, include installed bore requirements. A clear photograph, drawing or readable reference can resolve details that dimensions alone do not show.

How should I select plain bearings & rod ends?

Choose greasable or maintenance-free contact surfaces from load, oscillation, contamination, available lubrication and required angular movement. Confirm the mating parts and operating environment before ordering, since an apparently similar size can use a different profile, material or internal arrangement.

Last updated: 2026-10-08