Product Series
PB Bronze-Lined Spherical Plain Bearings
Bronze-lined spherical plain bearings for pivoting joints that use a lubricated steel/bronze sliding interface and benefit from a compact PB-series envelope.

Series Features
Construction and service strategy
Outer race lined with a bronze liner, with a lubricating groove and hole in the outer ring.
- Bronze liner on the outer race
- Lubricating groove and hole in the outer ring
- Steel / bronze sliding contact surfaces
- Designed for slow pivoting / oscillating joint service

Model Specifications
Filter the series by bore or model
PB Bronze-Lined Spherical Plain Bearings is listed here from 5 mm through 30 mm bore. Each row carries its own dimensions, load ratings and weight; on small screens the table scrolls inside its own container.
| Part No. | d (mm) | D (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | d1 min (mm) | R1s min | R2s min | α (°) | Cr (kN) | C0r (kN) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-PB5 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 7.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 13 | 3.3 | 7.8 | 9 |
| EP-PB6 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 6.75 | 9.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 13 | 4.3 | 9.8 | 13 |
| EP-PB8 | 8 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 10.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 14 | 6.8 | 16 | 24 |
| EP-PB10 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 10.5 | 12.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 14 | 10 | 23 | 39 |
| EP-PB12 | 12 | 30 | 16 | 12 | 15.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 58 |
| EP-PB14 | 14 | 34 | 19 | 13.5 | 16.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 16 | 17 | 40 | 84 |
| EP-PB16 | 16 | 38 | 21 | 15 | 19.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 21 | 50 | 111 |
| EP-PB18 | 18 | 42 | 23 | 16.5 | 21.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 26 | 61 | 160 |
| EP-PB20 | 20 | 46 | 25 | 18 | 24.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 31 | 73 | 210 |
| EP-PB22 | 22 | 50 | 28 | 20 | 25.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 38 | 88 | 260 |
| EP-PB25 | 25 | 56 | 31 | 22 | 29.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 15 | 47 | 110 | 390 |
| EP-PB28 | 28 | 62 | 35 | 25 | 32.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 15 | 59 | 138 | 530 |
| EP-PB30 | 30 | 66 | 37 | 25 | 34.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 17 | 63 | 148 | 610 |
Cross-Reference
Series-level brand reference
For PB Bronze-Lined Spherical Plain Bearings, use this brand table as a designation guide for the series. Before a replacement is approved, compare the dimensions, suffix, sealing or liner construction and the actual joint interface.
| EVER POWER | SKF | FAG / ELGES | ASK | IKO | NTN | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-PB.. | — | FAG: — ELGES: — |
— | PB.. | — | Series details → |
Applications
Typical application routes
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