Dry slide bearings are composed of a unique combination of materials, consisting of a carbon steel backing, an intermediate layer of sintered bronze, and self-lubricating polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sliding lining. This combination offers a resilient centralization device, preventing metal on metal contact in dynamic, high load applications. Dry slide bearings also have good wear resistance, excellent heat conductivity, low thermal expansion, and a low friction over a wide range of loads, speeds, and temperatures. They are suitable for reciprocating, oscillating, rotating, and sliding movements.

Depending on your unique applications, we offer a range of dry slide bearing materials and design options to meet the performance requirements. The most common utilized designs are made from carbon steel, sintered bronze, and either a filled PTFE or loaded PTFE.

Dry Slide bearings are used in a wide variety of industries, including:

• • Oil Exploration
  • Agriculture
  • Hydraulics & Valves
  • Automotive
  • Material Handling
  • All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
  • Lawn & Outdoor Equipment
  • Medical & Dental

Contact us for more information on dry slide bearings.