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PLAIN bearing bushes and SLIDING BEARINGS

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We propel industries forward with our expanding collection of engineered bearings, industrial plain bearing bushings, and services for friction bearings, metallurgy, and power transmission. Collaborating with a diverse array of global clients, we innovate and refine solutions to meet their needs. Leveraging our extensive industry expertise and global experience, we address complex challenges across various markets and regions worldwide.We propel industries forward with our expanding collection of engineered bearings, industrial plain bearing bushings, and services for friction bearings, metallurgy, and power transmission. Collaborating with a diverse array of global clients, we innovate and refine solutions to meet their needs. Leveraging our extensive industry expertise and global experience, we address complex challenges across various markets and regions worldwide.

Plain Bushes

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Plain Bushings

Plain bushings are a type of plain bearing designed to reduce friction. These cylindrical liners are inserted into shafts, pins, or hinges to minimize wear within a hole. When placed inside a housing, plain bushings serve as the bearing surface for rotary applications.

What are Plain Bushings Used For?

Plain bushings are ideal for applications requiring continuous operation, especially in environments where bearing failure could lead to significant consequences. They are commonly found in demanding applications such as steam turbines and turbo machinery. Plain bushings are also suitable for heavy load scenarios where lubrication might be inadequate or unreliable.

Types of Plain Bushings

The selection of bushings depends on the load and velocity of the application. Plain bushings can be classified into three main types:

  • Composite self-lubricating bushings

  • Metallic self-lubricating bushings

  • Plastic compound bushings

Metallic plain bushings are commonly made from brass, steel, or bronze. When choosing the appropriate bushing for your application, it is essential to consider which type of metal will best suit the operating conditions.

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Self-lubricated sliding bearings are designed to deliver a microscopic layer of lubrication film to the contacting surface, enhancing machine performance and reducing friction over their operational lifespan. They achieve this without the need for additional grease or oils, offering a clean, maintenance-free solution even in the toughest conditions.

Tribology explores the phenomena of wear, friction, and lubrication, studying the behavior of interacting surfaces and tribo-elements in motion within both natural and artificial systems. This field is crucial for understanding bearing design and lubrication.

Viiplus aims to equip working engineers, regardless of their familiarity with viiplus’s surface-engineered solutions, with the essential knowledge to apply fundamental tribological principles in the design, production, and operation of industrial machinery.

Metal-Polymer Plain Bearings

COMPOSITION

  • PTFE Modified
  • Porous Bronze
  • Low Carbon Steel

Bearing forms available in standard dimensions

Characteristics

The outstanding low friction and high wear resistance of metal-polymer plain bearings render them perfect for a multitude of applications across various industries. Based on the specific needs of an application, these metal-polymer composite bearings can be manufactured in a wide array of shapes and sizes.

Self-Lubricating bushes
composite bushing

Lubricated Plain Bushing

COMPOSITION

Bearing forms available in standard dimensions

Characteristics

Slightly lubricated bushings designed for applications requiring grease or oil lubrication. Standard split bushings come with grease recesses in the sliding layer; a plain sliding layer is available upon request. Deliver peak performance under high loads and low speeds.Appropriate for linear, oscillating, and rotational movements. An extensive selection of components is readily available in stock.

Bushing, Monometallic, CuSn8

COMPOSITION

Plain bearings, also known as slide bearings, are employed across various industries and in numerous applications where oscillating movements and potential misalignment must be accommodated. These bearings are designed to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness. They are commonly used in sectors such as mining, construction, agriculture, and forestry, as well as in machinery like forklifts and solar power equipment.

Bronze Bearings and Bronze Sleeve Bushings made of CuSn8 with Lubrication Indents

AVAILABILITY

  • Bearing forms available in standard dimensions
  • Cylindrical bushes
  • Bearing forms made to order: cylindrical bushes with non-standard dimensions, flanged bushes, sliding plates, customized bearing designs

Characteristics

The bearing material consists of a solid bronze strip equipped with lubrication indents. Exhibits strong wear resistance, making it ideal for harsh environments. Delivers optimal performance when subjected to relatively high loads and slow speeds.

bushing bearing for mining
bimetal plain bearing bushing

Bimetal Plain Bearings

COMPOSITION

  • Steel Backing and Leaded Bronze Overlay
  • Steel + CuPb10Sn10 with indents

AVAILABILITY

  • Bearing forms available in standard dimensions
  • Cylindrical bushes
  • Thrust washers
  • Bearing forms made to order: cylindrical bushes and thrust washers with non-standard dimensions, sliding plates, customized bearing designs

Metal and Bimetal - Bimetal Bearing Solutions for Lubricated Applications

Other Bronze Overlay: CuSn6.5P0.1、CuPb10Sn10、CuSn8Ni、CuPb24Sn4、AlSn20Cu

Cast Bronze Bushings with Solid Lubricant Inserts

COMPOSITION

Cast Bronze Bearings with Solid Lubricant Inserts

AVAILABILITY

Custom-made bearing configurations available: cylindrical bushes, flanged bushes, thrust washers, sliding plates, pintle bearings, half-bearings, axial and radial segment rings, self-aligning spherical bearings, and bespoke bearing designs.

CHARACTERISTICS

Bearing material designed for heavy-duty applications without the need for maintenance. Outstanding performance in high-load and intermittent-use scenarios. Available with graphite inserts for use at temperatures exceeding 250°C.

Oilless Bearing

graphite bronze bushing

Graphite Plugged bushing

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