<p>The wear on the hard polymeric bearing materials used in the replacement of the intervertebral disc has caused changes in load transfer during the range of motion of the spine segment. In the artificial disc, a soft-bearing material Polycarbonate urethane (PCU) has gained popularity as an alternative to hard-bearing materials such as Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). However, in artificial disc replacement, it is not proved that a soft bearing material is preferable for the long term with high resilience. The present study aims to evaluate the wear performance of PCU as a bearing material against a metal endplate made of stainless steel (SS316L) and to find out the suitability of using PCU as a bearing material for long-term performance under dry lubricating conditions. The experimental investigation demonstrates that the velocity at which an object slides is crucial in determining the coefficient of friction, while the number of cycles is significant in assessing a specific wear&#xa0;rate. The samples showed no catastrophic surface degradation even after 50,000 cycles, which indicates the feasibility of using PCU as a bearing material in combination with SS316L</p>