SKF GAC 50 F spherical plain bearing
- Brand
- SKF
- Category
- Bearings
- Subcategory
- Spherical plain bearings and rod ends
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Description
SKF GAC 50 F belongs to spherical plain bearing, part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for GAC 50 F and any equivalents.
SKF GAC F rod ends are steel spherical plain bearings built for radial load and tilting between shafts. They suit pivot points where a rigid bearing would not tolerate misalignment. MR Industrial Accessories supplies this line and can help you read the designation, check sealing options and confirm the code before you order.
The code breaks down as follows: GAC marks the steel radial rod end series with a sliding contact surface. The digits after it give the bore diameter in millimeters. The trailing F points to a design variant inside the series, usually tied to the cage or to how the sliding surfaces are treated. Small sizes include GAC 25 F and GAC 30 F; GAC 60 F and GAC 70 F sit at the larger end. When ordering, copy the full designation from the drawing or the part you are replacing.
Typical uses are hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, agricultural steering, chassis suspension, chain tensioners, robot arm joints and forklift steering linkages. You will also find them on presses, conveyors and machine tools where an articulation point has to absorb small mounting errors. In the field they show up on combines, seeders, trailers, cranes and earthmoving machines.
Selection starts with bore diameter and inner ring width, since these drive load capacity. Next, decide on sealing: dusty, wet or chip-heavy environments call for a sealed version. Lubrication matters too, as these rod ends run on grease and need a lubrication channel or a relubrication schedule that matches the duty cycle. At mounting, line up the shafts before tightening and do not strike the rod end, which can deform the sliding surfaces.
Nomenclature for radial rod ends is not standardized across manufacturers. An SKF GAC F can be cross-referenced with other brands that share diameter and width, but there is no universal table; you have to compare dimensions and load capacity. Send the old code or a sample and MR Industrial Accessories will check interchangeability before quoting. Do not swap in a rod end from another series just because the bore matches, because width and cage type also count.
For a repair or a new build, message us on WhatsApp or by email with the exact code, the quantity and a photo if you have one. We will confirm the designation fits your application and send a quote.
Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances: Message us the part number on WhatsApp and we'll verify its dimensions and version with the manufacturer's datasheet.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the F mean in a GAC F rod end?
- The final F indicates a design variant within the GAC series, generally linked to the cage or the treatment of the sliding surfaces. It does not change the bore diameter, which is given by the number. Send us the complete code to confirm the exact variant.
- How do I know which size of GAC rod end I need?
- The number in the designation is the bore diameter in millimeters. You also need the inner ring width and the required load capacity. If you lack the drawing, measure the bore and width with a caliper and send us those values so we can advise you.
- Do GAC F rod ends need lubrication?
- Yes, they run on grease and need periodic relubrication depending on the application. Some versions have a lubrication channel; others are greased during mounting. In dusty or wet environments, choose a sealed variant and follow the greasing interval.