Advanced Materials & Tribology offers Spherical Inserts for Pillow Blocks. Advanced Materials & Tribology supplies a wide range of Oil-less self-lubricated Bearings and Plates, Self Lubricating Bushes and Pump Bearings. Advanced Materials & Tribology is an ISO certified company. The Spherical Inserts for Pillow Blocks are used as a substitute for traditional ball bearing inserts and comes in standard housings. The Spherical Inserts are available in shaft sizes of ½ to 3 ".