Complete range of self lubricating bushes and bearings — copper alloy with embedded solid lubricants, metal impregnated graphite, PTFE, sintered bronze bushes, thrust washers & wear plates. They run without external lubrication.
Dry-running metal-polymer DU bushings for self lubricating operation without an oil supply.
Dry-running metal-polymer DU bushings for self lubricating operation without an oil supply.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | DU metal-polymer bush |
| Lubrication | Self lubricating / dry running |
| Form | Plain cylindrical |
| Sizes | Standard & custom bores |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Where lubrication points are difficult or impossible to reach.
Where oil cannot be used due to extreme temperature.
Corrosion resistance, waterproofing and dust-laden environments.
Food processing, spinning, paper and printing machines.
Operations where lubricating oil is not effective.
No daily maintenance or lubrication schedules required.
DU bushings with an integrated flange that carries the thrust face in the housing.
DU bushings with an integrated flange that carries the thrust face in the housing.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | DU metal-polymer flanged bush |
| Lubrication | Self lubricating / dry running |
| Form | Flanged |
| Flange | Integrated thrust face |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Where lubrication points are difficult or impossible to reach.
Where oil cannot be used due to extreme temperature.
Corrosion resistance, waterproofing and dust-laden environments.
Food processing, spinning, paper and printing machines.
Operations where lubricating oil is not effective.
No daily maintenance or lubrication schedules required.
Flanged bearing — copper alloy base with embedded solid lubricant plugs. The direction of movement determines the arrangement of the lubrication plugs.
Flanged bearing — copper alloy base with embedded solid lubricant plugs. The direction of movement determines the arrangement of the lubrication plugs.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper alloy + solid lubricants |
| Max. allowable load | 100 N/mm² |
| Max. sliding speed | 15 m/min |
| Max. PV value | 200 N/mm² · m/min |
| Limit temperature | 300 °C |
| Hardness | HB 210 or more |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
High load, low speed and intermittent duty where oil is ineffective.
No oil means no contamination of dies, moulds or workpieces.
Excellent load and wear resistance in wet or underwater conditions.
Runs without lubricant, eliminating oil slippage and odour.
Cleaner operation because no oil is used on the bearing surface.
Frequent start and stop operations where lubrication becomes insignificant.
Self lubricating iron wear plates for sliding surfaces where oil cannot be used.
Self lubricating iron wear plates for sliding surfaces where oil cannot be used.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Base material | Iron + solid lubricants |
| Form | Flat wear plate |
| Lubrication | Oilless / self lubricating |
| Sizes | Made to application |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Wear plates for guideways and sliding machine members.
Iron and copper alloy wear plates in press tooling.
Sliding surfaces that must run without oil.
Bearing sliding plates as listed in the oilless application range.
Graphite-metal alloy bearings available in different grades depending upon the application — any size range, with or without grooves, flange type, split, metal backed or as per drawings.
Graphite-metal alloy bearings available in different grades depending upon the application — any size range, with or without grooves, flange type, split, metal backed or as per drawings.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Graphite-metal alloy |
| Standard bore | 25 – 40 mm |
| Outside diameter | 33 – 55 mm |
| Length | 12 – 80 mm |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Graphite impregnated bearings for high-temperature turbine service.
Dry-running bearings in pumps and valve linkages.
Bushings for conveyor and material handling equipment.
Where oil cannot be used because of high temperature.
Contamination-free bearings for mixing equipment.
Used in paper industry, chemical and refinery plants.
Cylindrical graphite impregnated bushes for dry-running service in high-temperature and contaminated environments.
Cylindrical graphite impregnated bushes for dry-running service in high-temperature and contaminated environments.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Graphite-metal alloy |
| Form | Cylindrical bush |
| Grooves | With or without |
| Length | 12 – 80 mm standard |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Graphite impregnated bearings for high-temperature turbine service.
Dry-running bearings in pumps and valve linkages.
Bushings for conveyor and material handling equipment.
Where oil cannot be used because of high temperature.
Contamination-free bearings for mixing equipment.
Used in paper industry, chemical and refinery plants.
Self lubricating bushes with a mid-length flange for stepped housings and shafts.
Self lubricating bushes with a mid-length flange for stepped housings and shafts.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper alloy + solid lubricants |
| Max. allowable load | 100 N/mm² |
| Max. sliding speed | 15 m/min |
| Max. PV value | 200 N/mm² · m/min |
| Limit temperature | 300 °C |
| Hardness | HB 210 or more |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
High load, low speed and intermittent duty where oil is ineffective.
No oil means no contamination of dies, moulds or workpieces.
Excellent load and wear resistance in wet or underwater conditions.
Runs without lubricant, eliminating oil slippage and odour.
Cleaner operation because no oil is used on the bearing surface.
Frequent start and stop operations where lubrication becomes insignificant.
Flanged bushes (AFB type) with copper alloy base and embedded solid lubricants for combined radial and axial location.
Flanged bushes (AFB type) with copper alloy base and embedded solid lubricants for combined radial and axial location.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper alloy + solid lubricants |
| Max. allowable load | 100 N/mm² |
| Max. sliding speed | 15 m/min |
| Max. PV value | 200 N/mm² · m/min |
| Limit temperature | 300 °C |
| Hardness | HB 210 or more |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
High load, low speed and intermittent duty where oil is ineffective.
No oil means no contamination of dies, moulds or workpieces.
Excellent load and wear resistance in wet or underwater conditions.
Runs without lubricant, eliminating oil slippage and odour.
Cleaner operation because no oil is used on the bearing surface.
Frequent start and stop operations where lubrication becomes insignificant.
Iron base self lubricating bush with embedded solid lubricants for cost-effective dry running.
Iron base self lubricating bush with embedded solid lubricants for cost-effective dry running.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Base material | Iron + solid lubricants |
| Lubrication | Oilless |
| Form | Plain bush |
| Application | High load, low speed |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
High load, low speed and intermittent duty where oil is ineffective.
No oil means no contamination of dies, moulds or workpieces.
Excellent load and wear resistance in wet or underwater conditions.
Runs without lubricant, eliminating oil slippage and odour.
Cleaner operation because no oil is used on the bearing surface.
Frequent start and stop operations where lubrication becomes insignificant.
Bushes using PTFE as the solid lubricant for low-friction dry running.
Bushes using PTFE as the solid lubricant for low-friction dry running.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lubricant | PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) |
| Lubrication | Self lubricating |
| Form | Plain bush |
| Selection | For low-friction, low-load duty |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Where lubrication points are difficult or impossible to reach.
Where oil cannot be used due to extreme temperature.
Corrosion resistance, waterproofing and dust-laden environments.
Food processing, spinning, paper and printing machines.
Operations where lubricating oil is not effective.
No daily maintenance or lubrication schedules required.
Custom manufactured bushes — with or without grooves, flange type, split, metal backed or as per customer drawings.
Custom manufactured bushes — with or without grooves, flange type, split, metal backed or as per customer drawings.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Basis | Customer drawing |
| Types | Grooved / flanged / split / metal backed |
| Material | Copper alloy + solid lubricants |
| Size | As required |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Where lubrication points are difficult or impossible to reach.
Where oil cannot be used due to extreme temperature.
Corrosion resistance, waterproofing and dust-laden environments.
Food processing, spinning, paper and printing machines.
Operations where lubricating oil is not effective.
No daily maintenance or lubrication schedules required.
Plain radial bearings (APBR) — the direction of movement determines the arrangement of the lubrication plugs.
Plain radial bearings (APBR) — the direction of movement determines the arrangement of the lubrication plugs.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper alloy + solid lubricants |
| Max. allowable load | 100 N/mm² |
| Max. sliding speed | 15 m/min |
| Max. PV value | 200 N/mm² · m/min |
| Limit temperature | 300 °C |
| Hardness | HB 210 or more |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
High load, low speed and intermittent duty where oil is ineffective.
No oil means no contamination of dies, moulds or workpieces.
Excellent load and wear resistance in wet or underwater conditions.
Runs without lubricant, eliminating oil slippage and odour.
Cleaner operation because no oil is used on the bearing surface.
Frequent start and stop operations where lubrication becomes insignificant.
Sintered self lubricating bronze bearings supplied in metric (mm) and inch sizes.
Sintered self lubricating bronze bearings supplied in metric (mm) and inch sizes.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Sintered bronze bearing |
| Bore | 3 mm up to 2 inch |
| Sizes | Metric (mm) & inches |
| Lubrication | Self lubricating |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Where lubrication points are difficult or impossible to reach.
Where oil cannot be used due to extreme temperature.
Corrosion resistance, waterproofing and dust-laden environments.
Food processing, spinning, paper and printing machines.
Operations where lubricating oil is not effective.
No daily maintenance or lubrication schedules required.
Sintered bronze bushes in plain and flanged forms, with a wide standard size list.
Sintered bronze bushes in plain and flanged forms, with a wide standard size list.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Types | Plain / flanged |
| Bore | 3 mm up to 2 inch |
| Flange data | Per size (OD, length, thickness) |
| Lubrication | Self lubricating |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Where lubrication points are difficult or impossible to reach.
Where oil cannot be used due to extreme temperature.
Corrosion resistance, waterproofing and dust-laden environments.
Food processing, spinning, paper and printing machines.
Operations where lubricating oil is not effective.
No daily maintenance or lubrication schedules required.
Split (half) self lubricating bushes that can be fitted around an existing shaft without dismantling the assembly.
Split (half) self lubricating bushes that can be fitted around an existing shaft without dismantling the assembly.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Split / half bush |
| Material | Copper alloy + solid lubricants |
| Installation | Fitted around existing shaft |
| Lubrication | Oilless |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
High load, low speed and intermittent duty where oil is ineffective.
No oil means no contamination of dies, moulds or workpieces.
Excellent load and wear resistance in wet or underwater conditions.
Runs without lubricant, eliminating oil slippage and odour.
Cleaner operation because no oil is used on the bearing surface.
Frequent start and stop operations where lubrication becomes insignificant.
ATW thrust washers carry axial loads in rotating assemblies. Lubricant plugs are embedded across the running face and follow the direction of rotation.
ATW thrust washers carry axial loads in rotating assemblies. Lubricant plugs are embedded across the running face and follow the direction of rotation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper alloy + solid lubricants |
| Dimensions | D5 (ID) / D6 (OD) / ST |
| Standard sizes | ATW 80 – ATW 1440 |
| Plug arrangement | Per direction of rotation |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
High load, low speed and intermittent duty where oil is ineffective.
No oil means no contamination of dies, moulds or workpieces.
Excellent load and wear resistance in wet or underwater conditions.
Runs without lubricant, eliminating oil slippage and odour.
Cleaner operation because no oil is used on the bearing surface.
Frequent start and stop operations where lubrication becomes insignificant.
Self lubricating wear plates with lubricant buttons embedded in a wear-resistant copper alloy base.
Self lubricating wear plates with lubricant buttons embedded in a wear-resistant copper alloy base.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper alloy + lubricant buttons |
| Widths | 28 – 150 mm |
| Lengths | 75 – 250 mm |
| Custom | Made to customer drawings |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Wear plates for guideways and sliding machine members.
Iron and copper alloy wear plates in press tooling.
Sliding surfaces that must run without oil.
Bearing sliding plates as listed in the oilless application range.
Standard wear plate range for machine ways and slides, with one or two rows of lubricant buttons.
Standard wear plate range for machine ways and slides, with one or two rows of lubricant buttons.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper alloy + lubricant buttons |
| Rows | 1 or 2 button rows |
| Sliding direction | Longitudinal |
| Options | Iron wear plates available |
Typical applications for this self lubricating series — selected where external lubrication is not desirable or possible.
Wear plates for guideways and sliding machine members.
Iron and copper alloy wear plates in press tooling.
Sliding surfaces that must run without oil.
Bearing sliding plates as listed in the oilless application range.
H7 for the housing bore. Bearings are installed into the housing with interference or by super cooling.
r6 / s6 under normal operating conditions (t < 80 °C).
E8 before installation. After press fitting it contracts from E8 to approximately H10.
c8 / d8 under normal operating conditions (t < 80 °C).
Housing bore (ISO N8) Ra 3.2 µm. Shaft, ground: Ra 0.2 to 0.8 µm.
Provide the housing bore with a lead-in chamfer of 1 mm × 15° to 20° to facilitate bearing installation. For bushes above 300 mm OD, fits are determined per the actual requirement.
For distributed solid lubricant types it is necessary to apply grease on the sliding surface area before initial use.
Graphite, molybdenum disulphide (MoS²) and PTFE are used as embedded solid lubricants, selected to suit load, speed and temperature.
Our team can recommend the right bush type, base material, solid lubricant and fit for your application. Contact us for a free technical consultation and quotation.