Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushings for Steel Mills & Rolling Mills – VIIPLUS Ultimate Material Selection Guide
Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushings for Steel Mills & Rolling Mills – VIIPLUS Ultimate Material Selection Guide
High-Performance Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushing Solutions & Technologies. Minimize downtime, extend service life, and reduce costs for dynamic applications.
- Up to 5× longer service life than standard phosphor bronze or gunmetal
- Zero oil/grease required – completely maintenance-free under 450–600 °C
- Outstanding performance in abrasive iron oxide scale and water vapor environments
- Custom non-standard sizes made in 7–15 Custom non-standard sizes made in 7–15 days
- Already running successfully in Baosteel, ArcelorMittal, POSCO, Shougang, HBIS, and 200+ mills globally
VIIPLUS Recommended Bronze Materials for Steel & Rolling Mill Applications
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Application Area
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Recommended VIIPLUS Grade
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International Equivalent
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Max Temp
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Key Features
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Typical Life in Steel Mill
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Continuous Casting Segment
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VIIPLUS-863 (ZCuZn25Al6Fe3Mn3 + Graphite Plugs)
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SAE863 / C86300
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400–500°C
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Ultra-high strength, best anti-abrasive scale
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>24 months
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Hot Rolling Mill Guide & Guard
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VIIPLUS-958 (Ni-Al Bronze + Graphite)
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C95800 / AB2
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600°C
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Top corrosion & heat resistance
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3–5× longer than QSn6.5-0.1
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Ladle Turret & Sliding Bearing
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VIIPLUS (High-strength brass + Deva.bm)
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HTB3 / C86300 mod.
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450°C
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Extreme load + impact resistance
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8–10 years maintenance-free
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Walking Beam Furnace
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VIIPLUS-954 + Silver plating + MoS2
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C95400
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650°C
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Excellent thermal & electrical conductivity
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>36 months
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Tension Leveler & Cold Mill
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VIIPLUS / POM Steel-backed composite
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PTFE/POM equivalent
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280°C
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Zero wear, clean operation
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5+ years
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Proven Field Results
- Baosteel 2150 mm Hot Strip Mill: VIIPLUS-958 graphite-plugged bushings → life extended from 6 months to >30 months
- HBIS Handan Medium Frequency Furnace tilting mechanism: VIIPLUS-954 + MoS2 dry film → electrical conductivity still >60% IACS after 3 years
- Shougang Jingtang CCM Segment: VIIPLUS-863 with 11% graphite plugs → zero seizure in 28 months continuous operation
Most Popular Self-Lubricating Technologies from VIIPLUS
- Graphite Plugged Bronze (10–15% area, standard for >90% steel mill applications)
- metal-graphite sintered layer (extreme pressure)
- steel-backed PTFE or POM composite (cold rolling area)
- MoS2 & WS2 high-temperature dry film coating (above 350 °C where graphite burns)
- Solid graphite-dispersed bronze alloy (best friction coefficient <0.08)
Fast Global Delivery & Custom Service
- Standard ID 50–1200 mm, length up to 1500 mm
- Non-standard & oversize bushings made to your drawing
- Material certificate, size report,
Choose VIIPLUS = Choose zero-downtime bronze solutions for the harshest steel mill environments.Contact us today for free material selection & quotation:
Website: www.viiplus.com
Metal Bushing (Lubricated Metal) -Self-Lubricating Bushing Materials
Bushings are specialized, self-lubricating metal components widely utilized across various industries due to their durability and low maintenance requirements. Self-lubricating metal bushings are engineered to function without additional lubrication in numerous applications, thereby minimizing maintenance needs. These bushings are available in various series and configurations, such as flanged bushings and split bearings, to meet specific application requirements.
Metal-Polymer Anti-Friction Plain Bearings
Metal-Polymer Composite Self-lubricating Bushing Material
Steel Back + Porous Bronze Sinter + PTFE
