SKF GEP180FS radial spherical plain bearing. Spherical inner ring sliding in a matched spherical outer bore, providing self-alignment and heavy static / dynamic load capacity in slow oscillating movements (hydraulic cylinder rod ends, marine winch link pins, deck-crane pivots). Steel-on-steel (GE-ES), steel-on-PTFE-composite (GE-2RS), stainless-on-stainless (GE-C), and re-lubrication grooves per suffix. ISO 6124 dimensioned.
| Type | Radial spherical plain bearing |
| Designation | SKF GEP180FS |
| HS code | 8483.30 |
| Bore diameter | 180 mm |
| Outside diameter | 260 mm |
| Width, inner ring | 128 mm |
| Width, outer ring | 122 mm |
| Basic dynamic load rating | 2080 kN |
| Basic static load rating | 3100 kN |
| Sliding contact surface combination | Steel/PTFE FRP |
| Material, inner ring | Bearing steel |
| Maintenance | Maintenance-free |
| Sealing | Without |
| Relubrication feature | With |
| Product net weight | 24.3 kg |
| eClass code | 23-05-01-06 |
| UNSPSC code | 31171515 |
| Material | As declared by SKF designation suffix |
| Temperature range | Per SKF product data |
| Primary standard | SKF designation convention (see description for governing ISO / DIN) |
| MOQ | 1 |
Interchange with peer OEM equivalents on identical boundary plan and execution — confirm cage, clearance, sealing and precision-class suffix before substitution.