This standard specifies the test code for static load of spherical plain bearings for general purpose.
This standard is applicable to the radial spherical plain bearings, angular contact spherical plain bearings, thrust spherical plain bearings and spherical plain bearings rod ends. For the spherical plain bearings with special requirements, such as special materials, special sliding contact surface, special clearance, this test code may be referred to.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding corrigenda), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest edition of these documents is applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document applies.
Foreword I 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 Test Conditions 4.1 Test Equipment 4.2 Shaft and Housing Hole Fitted with the Spherical Plain Bearings 4.3 Static Load Applied in the Test 5 Test Preparation 5.1 Preparation of Test Pieces 5.2 Installation 6 Test Procedures 6.1 Radial Spherical Plain Bearings 6.2 Thrust Spherical Plain Bearings and Angular Contact Spherical Plain Bearings 6.3 Spherical Plain Bearings Rod Ends 7 Acceptance Judgment 7.1 Judgment of the Single Bearing 7.2 Judgment of the Batch 8 Test Report Table 1 Tolerance Zone of Shaft and Housing Hole Fitted with the Spherical Plain Bearings
