Sliding Metal
High-performance sliding bearings
Maintenance-free. Self-lubricating. Built for the conditions where grease fails.
Maintenance-free
No external lubrication required
Extreme conditions
Performs where grease cannot
Standard & bespoke
Off-the-shelf or engineered to your spec
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Self-lubricating bearings
These bearings eliminate the need for grease or oil, making them ideal for high-load, dirty or inaccessible applications.
Benefits
- Maintenance free
- No lubrication
- High load capacity
- Works in dirty environments
- Long service life
Why self-lubricating metal?
When grease isn't an option.
In applications where traditional lubrication is impractical, inaccessible, or simply unreliable, self-lubricating metal bearings are the proven solution.
Manufactured using advanced powder metallurgy, these fully dense materials deliver consistent performance under extreme loads, temperatures, and environmental conditions — without a single grease point.
Unlike porous bronze bearings, which can be structurally weak, fully dense self-lubricating metals offer significantly greater mechanical strength, wear resistance, and service life.
Maintenance-free operation
No external lubrication means reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and fewer failure points.
High load capacity
Engineered to withstand heavy static and dynamic loads while maintaining optimal performance.
Superior durability
Excellent resistance to wear, corrosion, and extreme temperatures — in and out of the field.
Consistent performance
Solid lubricant distributed evenly throughout the metallic matrix ensures smooth operation over time.
Our range
Find the right bearing for your application.
From standard cylindrical bushes to custom machinable blanks — browse our full range of self-lubricating metal bearing solutions below.
Oilless
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Raw Materials
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Fibre Composite Bearings
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Bi-metallic Bearings
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Two-layer Composite
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Steel Sliding Bearings
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Tolerances
| Housing bore | H7 |
| Bush outer-Ø | r6/s6 |
| Bush inner-Ø | C7 / D8 |
| Shaft-Ø | H7 |
| Shaft hardness | >180 HB |
| Shaft surface finish | Ra 0.2–0.8μm |
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