The nominal contact angle of angular contact thrust spherical plain bearings is greater than 30 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and can withstand axial loads and combined loads. However, the radial load cannot be greater than 0.5 times the axial load. Type GX thrust spherical plain bearings have a nominal contact angle of 90 degrees and can accommodate axial loads, but not radial loads.

GX type thrust spherical plain bearing features:

Lubricity
Self-lubricating