SKF GE 40 ES/VE471 spherical plain bearing
- Brand
- SKF
- Category
- Bearings
- Subcategory
- Spherical plain bearings and rod ends
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Description
SKF GE 40 ES/VE471 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 GE 40 ES/VE471 and any equivalents.
The SKF GE ES/VE line covers radial spherical plain bearings built as rod ends, the type used at articulated joints where the shaft needs to oscillate and align itself. They suit points that combine radial and axial effort with angular misalignment, and they mount in a compact space. MR Industrial Accessories supplies this line within its bearings and power transmission range and can help you pin down the right size.
Reading the code is the fastest way to order the correct part. GE marks a general-purpose radial spherical plain bearing. The figure that follows, as in GE 40 ES/VE471, is the bore diameter in millimeters. The letters at the end separate the variants: ES points to an execution with groove and lubrication hole, while VE points to special sealing for dusty or humid conditions.
Typical applications sit where movement is oscillating rather than continuous: agricultural machinery, earthmoving equipment, presses, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, and steering linkages. Vibration and changing loads are normal in these joints, and the rod end absorbs misalignment without a complicated assembly.
Selection starts with the load case (radial, axial or combined), then the working temperature and the surrounding environment. The ES or VE sealing decides how much protection the joint has against contaminants, so a sealed variant fits dusty or wet locations. Align shaft and housing during mounting, relubricate on a regular schedule, check the permissible radial clearance for the application, and keep impacts away from the sliding surfaces.
Other makers offer rod ends with similar designations, yet dimensions and tolerances do not always line up. An SKF GE ES/VE unit can be exchanged only after bore diameter, outer diameter, width and sealing type are checked against the data sheet. A code that looks alike is not enough.
Send the rod end code you have and the team will quote that size. If you are deciding between a sealed and an open variant, or need an alternative for your application, the team can review the details with you.
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 do ES and VE mean on a GE rod end?
- ES is an execution with groove and lubrication hole, so the joint can be relubricated. VE is a variant with special sealing for dusty or humid environments. Both affect maintenance and protection.
- Sealed or open rod end: how do I decide?
- Dust, water or chemicals favor the sealed version. In a clean area with frequent lubrication, an open rod end can be enough. Load and oscillation speed also play a part.
- Can an SKF rod end be replaced by another brand?
- Yes, when bore, outer diameter, width and sealing type match. Compare the data sheet rather than the code alone, or send us the exact size and we will check it.