Applications with lighter loads and/or little movement may use an inner spherical ball made with CIP Composite material and the outer race as steel. This design may not only offer a maintenance free solution, but a more cost effective alternative. Our engineering department will work with you and provide the best design recommendations for your application.
 
Manufacturing Capabilities
CIP Composites are made to the customers’ drawings or our experts can provide recommendations and design support. CIP has the ability to machine a spherical race OD up to 16 inches and the spherical ball diameter up to 14 inches on the OD. We offer fast delivery on custom manufactured spherical bearing systems.
 
Benefits to using CIP Spherical Plain Bearings
Self-lubricating
Low coefficient of friction
Capable of high loads
Low wear rate
Extended operating life
Manufactured to specification
Stable in fresh or salt water
Light weight
 
Example Applications
Riser tensioner cylinder rod ends
Rudder /tiller linkage
Fin stabilizer linkage
Fire truck ladders
Dam gates
Dump truck body lift
Hydraulic cylinder and arm pivots
A-frames