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GEG..C Series — Heavy-Duty Maintenance-Free Spherical Plain Bearing PTFE Composite Lined
9 bore sizes · d 6–30 mm · Maintenance-free · Higher load than GE..C · Larger misalignment
🆕 Series Overview
The GEG..C series provides heavy-duty maintenance-free spherical plain bearings combining the PTFE composite liner of the GE..C series with the larger outer diameter and higher load ratings of the GEG heavy-duty designation. Available in 9 bore sizes from 6 mm to 30 mm.
GEG..C bearings have a greater outer diameter and larger spherical raceway than GE..C for the same bore, delivering higher dynamic and static load ratings and a larger rated misalignment angle. The construction — outer ring pressed around the chromium-plated inner ring — is identical to GE..C. Specified when GE..C load capacity or misalignment angle is insufficient and the application prohibits re-lubrication.

⚙ Key Design Features
Higher Load Than GE..C
Larger outer diameter and raceway provide higher dynamic and static load ratings than GE..C for the same bore size.
Larger Misalignment Angle
Greater rated α than GE..C for the same bore — suitable for applications with larger structural angular deflections.
Maintenance-Free
PTFE composite liner. No re-lubrication required. Same liner construction as GE..C.
Chromium-Plated Inner Ring
Inner ring spherical surface chromium-plated HRC 58+. Compatible with PTFE composite without metallic wear.
Pressed Construction
Outer ring pressed around inner ring. No axial split — compact and rigid construction.
Food & Clean Room Grade
No grease contamination risk. Suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and clean-room environments.
📋 Complete Specification Table
ⓘ Load ratings in kN. GEG..C has larger D than GE..C for same bore — verify housing bore. d1 = inner ring shoulder diameter. dk = contact diameter. Weight in grams.
| Part Number | d (mm) | D (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | d1 min (mm) | dk (mm) | R1s | R2s | α° | Dyn C (kN) | Sta Co (kN) | Wt (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEG 6 C | 6 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 21 | 5.8 | 14 | 8 |
| GEG 8 C | 8 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 21 | 8.6 | 21 | 14 |
| GEG 10 C | 10 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 18 | 11 | 28 | 21 |
| GEG 12 C | 12 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 18 | 18 | 45 | 33 |
| GEG 15 C | 15 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 25 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 16 | 22 | 56 | 49 |
| GEG 17 C | 17 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 19 | 31 | 78 | 83 |
| GEG 20 C | 20 | 42 | 25 | 16 | 24 | 35.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 17 | 51 | 127 | 153 |
| GEG 25 C | 25 | 47 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 40.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 17 | 65 | 166 | 203 |
| GEG 30 C | 30 | 55 | 32 | 20 | 34 | 47 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 17 | 83 | 212 | 304 |

🔄 Interchange / Cross-Reference Table
GBC spherical plain bearings are dimensionally interchangeable with the following major brand designations:
| GBC | SKF | FAG | ELGES | IKO | NTN | NMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE..E(S) | GE..E | GE..E | GE..DO | GE..E | SA1~..B | SBH..NS |
| GE..ES 2RS | GE..ES | GE..ES | GE..DO 2RS | GE..ES 2FRS | SA1~..BSS | SBH..S |
| GEG..E(S) | GEH..E | GEH..E | GE..FO | GEG..E | GE..G | — |
| GE..C | GE..C | GE..C | GE..UK | GE..C | SAR1~... | — |
| GE..ET 2RS | GE..TE 2TS | GE..UA 2RS | GE..UK 2RS | GE..ET 2RS | — | — |
| PB | — | — | GE..PB | GEBK..S | PB.. | — |
🔭 Materials & Construction
Identical PTFE composite liner construction to GE..C, bonded to the larger-OD GEG outer ring. Inner ring spherical surface chromium-plated. Outer ring pressed around inner ring during assembly — no axial split.
PTFE Composite Liner
Bonded to larger GEG outer ring bore. Same friction and temperature properties as GE..C liner.
Chromium-Plated Inner Ring
HRC 58+ surface hardness. Corrosion-resistant running surface.
Pressed Construction
Outer ring pressed around inner ring. More compact than split-ring GEG..ES for equivalent bore.
🏭 Typical Applications
Heavy Medical Equipment
Large-format imaging system positioning mechanisms and surgical table heavy-duty pivot joints requiring maintenance-free operation with higher loads than GE..C.
Industrial Food Equipment
Heavy-duty food processing machinery pivot joints — portioning press linkages and heavy conveyor drives — requiring grease-free operation at higher loads.
Heavy Automation
Industrial robot pivot joints and heavy-duty actuator linkages in sealed assemblies where re-lubrication is impractical and load exceeds GE..C capacity.
Precision Machine Pivots
Heavy precision machine tool tilting table pivots and fixture adjustment mechanisms requiring maintenance-free high-load spherical accommodation.
Renewable Energy Equipment
Solar tracker pivot joints and wind turbine blade pitch bearings in remote installations where maintenance access is limited and load exceeds GE..C ratings.
Scientific & Metrology Equipment
Heavy laboratory gantry pivot joints and large-format measurement machine joints requiring clean, maintenance-free spherical accommodation under higher loads.

🔧 Installation & Maintenance
🔎 Housing Bore
H7 for standard installation. GEG..C outer diameter is larger than GE..C for the same bore — existing GE..C housings cannot accept GEG..C without re-machining.
🔧 Shaft Tolerance
h6 for press fit; f7 for sliding fit. Do not apply grease to inner ring spherical surface.
📈 No Lubrication at Contact
PTFE liner is the lubricant. Never apply grease to the spherical contact surface — it attracts abrasive contamination and does not improve performance.
⚙ Contamination Protection
Use sealed housings in contaminated environments. GEG..C without seals is suitable for clean or lightly contaminated conditions.
🌡 Temperature Limit
Same as GE..C: PTFE liner rated to +200°C dry; housing and shaft material typically limit practical operation to +150°C.
✅ End-of-Life
Replace when detectable play develops. PTFE liner cannot be replenished. Higher load capacity of GEG..C typically extends service life compared with GE..C under equivalent loads.
🔎 Selection Guide
Select GEG..C when GE..C load rating or misalignment angle is insufficient and grease is prohibited. Note that GEG..C outer diameter is larger — existing GE..C housings require re-machining.
①
Identify Load Type
Confirm re-lubrication is impractical or grease is prohibited. Confirm load or misalignment exceeds GE..C rated values.
②
Select Bore & Series
Match bore d to shaft. Verify larger GEG..C outer diameter D fits available housing. Check B dimension against housing depth.
③
Verify Misalignment Angle
Verify C ≥ equivalent load. Check α ≤ GEG..C rated misalignment angle. Confirm oscillating motion only.
④
Contact Us
MOQ 100 units. Contact our team with bore diameter, load case, misalignment angle, oscillation frequency, and operating environment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📞 Ready to Order?
MOQ is 100 units per model. Provide bore diameter, housing bore, radial and axial loads, misalignment angle, oscillation amplitude and frequency, and operating environment. All catalogue data is for reference only — verify against current drawings before finalising design.
GEG..C — 9 bore sizes · d 6–30 mm · Maintenance-free · Higher load than GE..C · Larger misalignment.
MOQ: 50 pcs. Minimum order value USD 1,500; mixed orders and trial quantities welcome.





