Self-Aligning Ball Bearings

Paddock Gears supplies reliable self-aligning ball bearings designed for industrial and mechanical applications where shaft deflection, mounting inaccuracies, or housing misalignment may affect equipment performance. Featuring two rows of balls and a spherical raceway in the outer ring, self-aligning ball bearings can automatically adjust to angular misalignment while maintaining smooth, low-friction rotational movement. These versatile bearings are primarily suited to radial loads and can also accommodate light axial loads in both directions, making them suitable for conveyors, fans, pumps, agricultural equipment, textile machinery, electric motors, and material-handling systems. Our range includes standard self-aligning ball bearings as well as options with an external inner ring to meet different installation and operating requirements. When selecting self-aligning ball bearings, important factors include the required bore and outside diameter, load capacity, rotational speed, lubrication method, internal clearance, operating temperature, and expected degree of misalignment. Paddock Gears provides dependable bearing solutions and knowledgeable support to help customers select suitable self-aligning ball bearings for new installations, planned maintenance, and replacement projects across South Africa.