What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Spherical Bearings?

Spherical Bearing Advantages:

• Spherical Bearings are multi-rotational.
• Spherical Bearings can accommodate higher rotations then most other multi-rotational bearings.
• Spherical Bearings have relatively high vertical load capacity and medium-high to medium horizontal load capacity.
• Spherical Bearings are usually low in overall height.
• Spherical Bearings have negligible vertical deflection under load.
• Spherical Bearings have uniform vertical deflection under load.

 
Spherical Bearing Disadvantages:

• Spherical Bearings require careful attention when installing – especially to insure no disassembly.
• Spherical Bearings require periodic maintenance.