High-performance spherical plain bearings & rod ends.

Beyond the standard

In particularly demanding applications – where conventional bearings fail – the application range of our high-performance spherical plain bearings and rod ends with FLUROglide technology begins. With FLUROglide, our proprietary, maintenance-free PTFE sliding fabric, we set standards in terms of load capacity, media resistance, and service life.

FLUROglide is not simply a material; it is the result of decades of research and practical experience: developed for maximum performance, even under extreme conditions.

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6 products
Name Series  
Axial spherical plain bearing GE..AWE
Spherical plain bearing series C GE..CW
Spherical plain bearing series C - sealed version GE..CW-2RS
Spherical plain bearing series E - sealed version GE..EW-2RS
Spherical plain bearing series G - sealed version GE..GW-2RS
Angular spherical plain bearing GE..SWE

When plain bearings are used in damp, oily, or chemically contaminated environments, a material is needed that can keep up—without compromise.

FLUROglide MEDIA SOLID was developed specifically for these challenges:

  • Resistant to moisture, grease, oils, and chemicals
  • Maintenance-free dry running – even in aggressive media
  • Permanently dimensionally stable, even with temperature fluctuations

Available in two versions:

  • Steel 100Cr6
  • Made entirely of stainless steel

Application series:

  • GE-EWM-2RSF
  • GE-EWM-NIRO-2RSF
  • GE-GWM-2RSF
  • GE-GWM-NIRO-2RSF
  • Cylindrical plain bushings with FLUROglide MEDIA SOLID

Developed for extreme static and dynamic loads, FLUROglide WEAR SOLID offers unmatched wear resistance. The special structure of the fabric reduces wear to a minimum even under continuous load, without lubrication and without failure.

Properties:

  • Extremely high compressive and tensile strength
  • Very low stick-slip tendency (smooth sliding during small movements)
  • Durable under high cycle frequencies and shock loads

With nearly 50 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of spherical plain bearings and rod ends, FLURO now provides high-performance components that far exceed the requirements of common DIN standards.

The FLUROglide fabric was developed in close collaboration with users from the mechanical engineering, energy technology, defense, and heavy industry sectors. The result: a self-lubricating fabric that offers an unprecedented combination of maintenance-free operation, mechanical strength, media resistance, and low friction, even under continuous operation and extreme conditions.

  • High-frequency hydraulic cylinders 
  • Machinery and equipment in off-highway applications (e.g., mining, agriculture, forestry) 
  • Plant construction in the oil, gas, and chemical industries 
  • Railway and transportation technology 
  • Offshore installations 
  • Defense systems 
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