Self lubricating bearings
Glide - bronze bearings
Maintenance-free sliding bearings engineered for high loads, harsh environments, and long service life.
No grease required
Solid lubricant is built into the material
−100°C to +250°C
Wide operating temperature range
High load capacity
Static loads up to 340 MPa
The technology
Lubrication built into the structure.
Glide bearings are manufactured from highly wear-resistant cast copper and brass alloys, with solid lubricant deposits uniformly embedded into the sliding surface in a macro-distributed pattern.
From the very first movement, micro-abrasion releases lubricant particles onto the mating surface, forming a stable transfer film. This film maintains a consistently low coefficient of friction throughout the bearing’s service life — even under high loads, in contaminated environments, or where movement is intermittent.
No grease points. No lubrication intervals. No maintenance.
Performance properties
- High load capacity
Suitable for high static and dynamic loads. Fully dense copper alloy construction provides significantly greater strength than porous bronze alternatives.
- Dirt and impact resistant
The solid lubricant deposits trap contaminants and absorb impact stress, protecting the sliding surface in abrasive or contaminated environments.
- Wide temperature range
Operates reliably from −100°C to +250°C without degradation of lubricating properties.
- Seawater compatible
Absorbs no water and resists corrosion in marine and offshore environments. Suitable for use in seawater and many industrial liquids.
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Materials
Graphite or PTFE — matched to your application.
Glide Bearings are available with two standard solid lubricant formulations. Graphite-based variants (dg12) offer excellent performance in standard dry-running applications. PTFE-based variants (dg16) deliver some of the best tribological properties available, particularly where low friction is the primary requirement.
A pre-applied running-in film — black (dg22) or blue (dg26) — ensures effective solid lubricant transfer from the very first contact, eliminating the need for any break-in procedure.
