What is BS EN 2337 - Spherical plain bearings for aerospace applications about?
BS EN 2337 is a European Standard series that discusses components used in the aerospace industry. The purpose of BS EN 2337 is to provide the best industry technical specifications for spherical plain bearings to ensure stable operability and performance in wing flaps, engine mounts, hatches and joints, where they’re commonly deployed.
BS EN 2337 specifies the required characteristics, inspection, and test methods, qualification and acceptance conditions for spherical plain bearings designed to withstand static loads and loads with slight swivelling.
BS EN 2337 is applicable when it is referenced.
Who is BS EN 2337 - Spherical plain bearings for aerospace applications for?
BS EN 2337 on spherical plain bearings for use in aerospace industry is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of spherical plain bearings for aerospace industry
- Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components
- The aerospace and defence industry
- Product design engineers
- Aeronautical engineers
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 2337 - Spherical plain bearings for aerospace applications?
The spherical plain bearing allows angular rotation in two orthogonal directions around a centre point. They consist of an inner ring with a convex sphere exterior surface and an outer ring with a concave sphere inside surface. In aerospace applications, they are used in components such as wing flaps, engine mounts, hatches and joints.
BS EN 2337 provides you guidance on required characteristics including, materials, dimensions, masses, marking, surface appearance, hardness, surface roughness, lubrication and more, enabling you to standardize and assess the dimensional and physical properties of spherical plain bearings.
BS EN 2337 also provides you guidance on quality assurance, including product qualification, inspection tests for manufacturers and purchaser’s quality control to ensure the quality, performance and authenticity of the spherical plain bearings for aerospace applications.
BS EN 2337 also provides you guidance on packaging conditions, including protection against moisture, corrosion, dirt and grease that enables you to deliver spherical plain bearings in top-notch condition to the aerospace industry.
BS EN 2337 creates a standardized approach for manufacturers of spherical plain bearings to adhere to if they supply their components for use by the aerospace and defence industry.
By adopting BS EN 2337, you can demonstrate the stability, operability and durability of spherical plain bearings and comply with the required regulations.
