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Technical
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Product Range
Summary of bearing materials and products
DUTM
DSTM
SYTM
SPTM
EPTM
MF 41TM
MF 31TM
MF 38TM
MF 52TM
DU -BTM
DHTM
DP4TM
Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze sinter + PTFE + Pb
Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze sinter + POM modificated
Steel and leaded bronze
St + CuPb10Sn10 with lubrication bore relief
Steel and leaded bronze
St + CuPb26Sn2
Injection moulded thermoplastic
PA6.6T + PTFE + glass fibres + graphite
Injection moulded thermoplastic
+PBT + bronze powder PTFE
Injection moulded thermoplastic
PBT + bronze powder + PTFE + aramide fibres
Injection moulded thermoplastic
PBT + glass fibres + bronze powder + PTFE
Injection moulded thermoplastic
POM-Copolymer + PTFE
Metal-polymer
Bz + porous bronze sinter + PTFE + Pb
Metal-polymer
Bz + porous bronze sinter + PTFE
+ glass fibres + aramid fibres
Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze sinter + PTFE modificated
self lubricating
self lubricating
low-maintenance
low-maintenance
low-maintenance
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
corrosion resistant
self lubricating
corrosion resistant
self lubricating
low-maintenance
self lubricating
low-maintenance
MaterialMaterials names name CompositionComposition PPageageWWorking conditionsorking conditions
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6
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HXTM Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze sinter + PEEK modificated
low-maintenance 12
DMTM Bearing foil made from aluminium mesh
with modificated PTFE rolled and sintered in
self lubricating
corrosion resistancegood
good ductility and formability
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DXTM Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze sinter
+ POM with lubrication bore relief
low-maintenance 10
DUTM
DSTM
SYTM
SPTM
EPTM
MF 41TM
MF 31TM
MF 38TM
MF 52TM
DU -BTM
DHTM
DP4TM
HXTM
DMTM
DXTM
self lubricating
self lubricating
low-maintenance
low-maintenance
low-maintenance
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
self lubricating
corrosion resistant
self lubricating
corrosion resistant
self lubricating
low-maintenance
self lubricating
low-maintenance
low-maintenance
self lubricating
corrosion resistancegood
good ductility and formability
low-maintenance
lead freelead free
lead freelead free
lead freelead free
lead freelead free
lead freelead free
also available withalso available with FDFDA approvalA approval
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DP20TM
DP30TM
DP31TM
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Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze + PTFE
+ Engineering Polymer
Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze + PTFE
+ Engineering Polymer
low-maintenance
low-maintenance
Metal-polymer
St + porous bronze sinter + PTFE
+ thermoplastic polymer
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Product Range
Summary of bearing materials and products
MINI - bearing housingTM
UNI - bearing housingTM
EXALIGN -
bearing housing
TM
Self-aligning bearing housings
Self-aligning bearing housings
Self-aligning bearing housings
self lubricating
initial lubrication
self lubricating
self lubricating
initial lubrication
self lubricating
initial lubrication
Torlon Injection moulded thermoplastic
dry bearing material
PAI + graphite + PTFE
MaterialMaterials names name CompositionComposition WWorking conditionsorking conditions
MINI - bearing housingTM
UNI - bearing housingTM
EXALIGN -
bearing housing
TM
Torlon self lubricating
initial lubrication
self lubricating
self lubricating
initial lubrication
self lubricating
initial lubrication
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PPageage
LB9 / Machined bronze
Injection moulded thermoplastic
+PPS + glass fibres PTFE
Bearings made from different bronze alloys conventional lubrication
self lubricating 18
Glacetal KATM Polyacetal-Copolymer
(POM)
self lubricating
low-maintenance
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MF 62TM
Injection moulded thermoplastic
PEEK + CF + PTFE + graphite
self lubricatingMF 15TM
new- now
new- now
standard b
earing
standard b
earing
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Product InformationProduct Information
GGB gives an assurance that the products described in this
document have no manufacturing errors or material deficien-
cies. The details set out in this document are registered to assist
in assessing the material's suitability for the intended use. They
have been developed from our own investigations as well as
from generally accessible publications. They do not represent
any assurance for the properties themselves.
Unless expressly declared in writing, GGB gives no warranty
that the products described are suited to any particular purpose
or specific operating circumstances. GGB accepts no liability
for any losses, damages or costs however they may arise
through direct or indirect use of these products.
GGBs sales and delivery terms and conditions, included as an
integral part of quotations, stock and price lists, apply absolute-
ly to all buisness conducted by GGB. Copies can be made avail-
able on request.
Products are subject to continual development. GGB retains
the right to make specification amendments or improvements
to the technical data without prior announcement.
Edition 2004; English (This edition replaces earlier editions which
hereby lose their validity).
TTrademarksrademarks
DU , DU -B, DP4 , DX , HX/Hi-eX , SY , SP , EP ,
KA , UNI and MINI are trademarks of GGB.
MF is a trademark of L+S Kunststofftechnologie GmbH, Wertheim, Germany.
EXALIGN is a product of Cryptic Arvis Ltd, Leicester, UK.
Torlon is AMOCO Chemicals Company, USA.
TM TM TM TM TM TM TM TM
TM TM TM
TM
TM
DH , DP20 , DP30 , DP31 , DM , DS ,
Glacetal ,
a registered trademark of
2004 GGB. All rights reserved.
TM TM TM TM TM TM
TM
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Structure
Structure
DUDU bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
DUDU -B-BTTMM bearingbearing materialmaterial
Steel + porous bronze sinter + PTFE + Pb
Bronze + porous bronze sinter + PTFE
+ Pb
Availability
Availability
Ex stock: To order:
Standard cylindrical bushes, flanged bush-
es, thrust washers, flanged washers, strip
Non-standard parts
Ex stock: To order:
Standard cylindrical bushes, flanged bushes
and strip
Thrust washers, flanged washers and non-
standard parts
Features
Features
Possible Applications
Possible Applications
Dry bearing material with good wear and
friction performance over a wide range of
loads, speeds and temperature conditions
DU also performs well with lubrication
Available from stock in a wide range of stan-
dard sizes
Dry bearing material with good wear and
friction performance over a wide range of
load, speed and temperature conditions
DU-B also performs well with lubrication
Bronze backing provides improved corro-
sion resistance compared with DU
Available from stock in a wide range of stan-
dard sizes
antimagnetic
McPherson struts and shock absorbers,
door, bonnet and tailgate hinges, steering
columns, clutches, gearbox selector forks
guides, wiper arms, power steering pumps,
pedal bushes, ABS equipment, etc.
Lifting equipment, hydraulic pumps and mo-
tors, pneumatic equipment, medical equip-
ment, textile machinery, agricultural equip-
ment, scientific equipment, drying ovens,
office equipment, etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
McPherson struts and shock absorbers,
door, bonnet and tailgate hinges, steering
columns, clutches, gearbox selector fork
guides, wiper arms, power steering pumps,
pedal bushes, ABS equipment, etc.
Lifting equipment, hydraulic pumps and mo-
tors, pneumatic equipment, medical equip-
ment, textile machinery, agricultural equip-
ment, scientific equipment, drying ovens,
office equipment, etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
Product Range
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sliding layer
bronze sinter
steel backing
sliding layer
(PTFE + Pb)
bronze backing
seawater resistant
antimagnetic
bronze sinter
Structure
Availability
Features
Possible Applications
DHDH bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
To order:
Cylindrical bushes, flanged bushes, thrust washers, flanged washers, strip, non-standard
parts
Lead-free [Compliance with the European
Parliaments End of Life Vehicles directive
(ref: 2000/53/EC) on the elimination of ha-
zardous materials in the construction of
passenger cars and light trucks]
Excellent dry wear performance under low
speed, oscillating or reciprocating condi-
tions
Good lubricated wear performance
Low friction
Door hinge, seats, HVAC, dampers, valves
Automotive:
PTFE
+ glass fibres
+ aramid fibres
steel backing
Bronze + porous bronze sinter + PTFE
+ glass fibres + aramid fibres
bronze sinter
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Usage
Usage
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
very good
good
fairgrease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
fair
fair
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
very good
good
fairgrease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
good
fair
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
very good
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated fair
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes Thrust washers Flanged washers Strips
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes Thrust washers Flanged washers Strips
Strips
Bearing properties
Bearing properties
Units
Units
Value
Value
Maximum load p - static MPa 250
- dynamic MPa 140
Maximum sliding speed U - dry m/s 2.5
Maximum pU factor - dry, continuous operationMPa
- dry, intermittent operation 3.5
Maximum temperature T C +280
Minimum temperature T - 200
Coefficient of friction f - dry - 0.02 - 0.25
- oil lubricated - 0.02 - 0.12
Shaft hardness HBhardened and un-
hardened possible
x m/s1.8
max
min C
Shaft surface finish Ra m 0.4
Maximum load p - static MPa 140
- dynamic MPa 140
Maximum sliding speed U - dry m/s 2.5
Maximum pU factor - dry, continuous operationMPa
- dry, intermittent operation 3.5
Maximum temperature T C +280
Minimum temperature T - 200
Coefficient of friction f - dry - 0.02 - 0.25
- oil lubricated - 0.02 - 0.12
Shaft hardness HBhardened and un-
hardened possible
x m/s1.8
max
min C
Shaft surface finish Ra m 0.4
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Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 250
- dynamic MPa 140
U - dry m/s 2.5
- dry MPa
T C +280
T - 200
- dry - 0.14
HB >200
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor x m/s 1.0
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
max
min C
mShaft surface finish Ra 0.4
leadfree
leadfree
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Structure
DP4DP4 bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Steel + porous bronze sinter + PTFE +
CaF + fillers2
Availability
Ex stock: To order:
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes, thrust washers, flanged
washers, strip and non-standard parts
Features
Possible Applications
Lubricated bearing material with good
wear and friction performance over a wide
range of load, speed and temperature con-
ditions
DP4 offers improved friction and wear per-
formance over DU in lubricated applica-
tions
DP4 also performs well dry under light duty
applications
DP4 offers benefits in applications where
corrosion of the lead in DU may occur
McPherson struts and shock absorbers, ge-
arbox selector fork guides, wiper arms,
power steering pumps, etc.
Lifting equipment, hydraulic pumps and mo-
tors, pneumatic equipment, medical equip-
ment, textile machinery, agricultural equip-
ment, scientific equipment, drying ovens,
office equipment, etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
Product Range
PTFE slidinglayer
+fillers
(alkaline-earth
metals+polymer
fibres)
bronze sinter
steel backing
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Structure
DP30DP30 bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Steel + porous bronze + PTFE
+ engineering polymer
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical bushes, flanged bushes, thrust washers, flanged washers, strip and non-standard
parts
Features
Possible Applications
Lubricated bearing material Low friction
Good chemical resistanceSuperior fatigue strength
Pumps and compressors Hydraulic pumps and motors, refrigerant
compressors
Automotive: Industrial:
PTFE slidinglayer
+engineering
polymer
porous bronze
steel backing
Structure
Availability
Features
Possible Applications
To order:
Cylindrical bushes, flanged bushes, thrust washers, flanged washers, strip, non-standard
parts
DP20DP20 bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Lead-free [Compliance with the European
Parliaments End of Life Vehicles directive
(ref: 2000/53/EC) on the elimination of ha-
zardous materials in the construction of
passenger cars and light trucks]
Excellent dry wear performance
Very good lubricated wear performance
Good chemical resistance
Low friction
Door hinges, seats, dampers, steering, wipers Mechanical handling, pivots, linkages,
HVAC, office equipment
Automotive: Industrial:
PTFE slidinglayer
+thermoplastic
polymer
porous bronze
steel backing
Steel + porous bronze + PTFE
+ thermoplastic polymer
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leadfree
leadfree
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
very good
goodgrease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
fair
good
Cylindrical bushes
Cylindrical bushes
Flanged bushes
Flanged bushes
Thrust washers
Thrust washers
Flanged washers
Flanged washers
Strips
Strips
Bearing properties Units Value
Maximum load p - static MPa 250
- dynamic MPa 140
Maximum sliding speed U - dry m/s 2.5
Maximum pU factor - dryMPa
- oil lubricated 10.0
Maximum temperature T C +280
Minimum temperature T - 200
Coefficient of friction f - dry - 0.04 - 0.25
- oil lubricated - 0.02 - 0.08
Shaft hardness HB >200
x m/s1.0
max
min C
Shaft surface finish Ra m 0.4
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NEW!
NEW!
leadfree
leadfree
NEW!
NEW!
leadfree
leadfree
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
fair
very good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
fair
fair
fair
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes Thrust washers Flanged washers Strips
Bearing properties Units Value
Maximum load p - static MPa 250
- dynamic MPa 140
Maximum sliding speed U - dry m/s 2.5
Maximum pU factor - dryMPa
- oil lubricated 10.0
Maximum temperature T C +280
Minimum temperature T - 200
Coefficient of friction f - dry - 0.04 - 0.25
- oil lubricated - 0.02 - 0.08
Shaft hardness HB >200
x m/s1.0
max
min C
Shaft surface finish Ra m 0.4
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
very good
very good
goodgrease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
fair
fair
Bearing properties Units Value
Maximum load p - static MPa 250
- dynamic MPa 140
Maximum sliding speed U - drym/s
2.5
- oil lubricated 10
Maximum pU factor - dryMPa
- oil lubricated 8
Maximum temperature T C +200
Minimum temperature T - 200
Coefficient of friction f - dry - 0.13
Shaft hardness HB >200
x m/s1.4
max
min C
Shaft surface finish Ra m 0.4
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Product Range
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Structure
Availability
Features
Possible Applications
To order:
Cylindrical bushes, Flanged bushes, thrust washers, flanged washers, strip, non-standard
parts
Steel + porous bronze + PTFE + CaF
+ fluoropolymer + filler
2
Lead-free [Compliance with the European
Parliaments End of Life Vehicles directive
(ref: 2000/53/EC) on the elimination of ha-
zardous materials in the construction of
passenger cars and light trucks]
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent erosion resistance
Good fatigue strength
Good wear performance
Pumps, motors, shock absorbers, struts, valves
Automotive:
PTFE + CaF
+ fluoropolymer
+ filler
2
DP31DP31 bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
porous bronze
steel backing
Structure
DMDM bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Aluminium mesh + PTFE + Pb
+ glass fibre
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical and flanged bushes, thrust washers, spherical cups, strip and and special compo-
nents to customers drawing
Features
Possible Applications
No lubrication required
Low coefficient of friction
Suitable for oscillating, reciprocating and
rotating movements
High wear resistance
No water absorption
Good formability, suitable for spherical
bearings, flanged bushes etc.
Bush ID can be calibrated to control as-
sembled clearance
Corrosion resistant
Easy assembly and ready to run
Door hinge bushes, boot, tailgate and bon-
net hinge bushes, cabriolet roof-linkage
bushes, belt tensioners, special shapes
Light duty linkages and pivots, intermediate
bearing to accomodate lateral expansion
and prevent fretting corrosion, low friction
bearing pads
Automotive: Industrial:Bearing foil made
from aluminium mesh
with modified
PTFE rolled and
sintered in
Structure
DXDX bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Steel + porous bronze sinter + acetal
Availability
Ex stock: To order:
Cylindrical bushes, thrust washers and strip Non-standard parts
Features
Possible Applications
Marginally lubricated bearing material for
grease lubricated applications
Optimum performance under relatively
high loads and low speeds
Wide range of parts available from stock
Steering gear, power steering, pedal bushes,
seat slides, king-pin bushes, tailgate pivots,
brake caliper bushes, etc.
Mechanical handling and lifting equipment,
machine slides, hydraulic cylinders, hydrau-
lic motors, ski-lifts, pneumatic equipment,
medical equipment, textile machinery, agri-
cultural equipment, scientific equipment,
etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
sliding layer: acetal
copolymer, with or
without lubrication
indents. Machine-
able on request.
thickness:
0.18 up to 18 mm
0.28 from 20 mm
bronze sinter
0.24 - 0.36 mm
steel backing
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Structure
DSDS bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Steel + porous bronze sinter + acetal +
filler
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical bushes, thrust washers, strip and non-standard parts (all forms also available with
lubrication indents)
Features
Possible Applications
Marginally lubricated and dry bearing mate-
rial developed for oscillating conditions
DS does not cause fretting corrosion da-
mage to the shaft under low amplitude
oscillating movements
Peformance is similar to DX but with lower
friction
Steering gear, power steering, pedal bushes,
seat slides, king-pin bushes, tailgate pivots,
brake caliper bushes, etc.
Mechanical handling and lifting equipment,
machine slides, hydraulic cylinders, hydrau-
lic motors, ski-lifts, pneumatic equipment,
medical equipment, textile machinery, agri-
cultural equipment, scientific equipment, etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
Product Range
slidinglayer:
acetal+filler
bronze sinter
steel backing
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Structure
HXHX -bearing material-bearing materialTTMM
Steel + porous bronze sinter + PEEK +
PTFE + fillers
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical bushes, thrust washers, strip and non-standard parts
Features
Possible Applications
Marginally lubricated bearing material with
good wear resistance under thin film condi-
tions
Suitable for use with low viscosity fluids
Suitable for use at temperatures up to 250C
Bearing polymer lining has good chemical
resistance
Diesel fuel pumps, gear pumps Hydraulic motors and pumps, agricultural
equipment, wind energy equipment, yaw
and teeter bearings
Automotive: Industrial:
PEEK + PTFE
+ fillers
bronze sinter
steel backing
Structure
SYSY bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Steel+CuSn10Pb10 (sintered lining)
Availability
Ex stock: To order:
Cylindrical bushes, thrust washers and strip Non-standard parts
Features
Possible Applications
Steel backed lead bronze lined bearing ma-
terial for lubricated applications
PM-range components with indented sur-
face for grease lubrication
High load capacity and good fatigue pro-
perties
Particularly suitable for high load slow
speed oscillating conditions
Mechanical handling and lifting equipment, hydraulic cylinders, agricultural equipment, off
highway equipment etc.
Industrial:
CuSn10Pb10
steel backing
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Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
very good
fair
fair
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 250
- dynamic MPa 140
U - oil lubricated m/s 10
- MPa
T C +240
T - 200
- - 0.01 - 0.05
HB >200
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor oil lubricated x m/s 10
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f oil lubricated
Shaft hardness
max
min C
mShaft surface finish Ra 0.4
NEW!
NEW!
leadfree
leadfree
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes Thrust washers Flanged washers Strips
Flanged bushes
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
good
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 65
- dynamic MPa 40
U - dry m/s 1.0
- dry MPa
T C +250
T - 60
- 0.14
- normal HB >200
- HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor x m/s 1.6
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f - dry
Shaft hardness
for service life >2000 hours
max
min C
m 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
Cylindrical bushes Thrust washers Strips
Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 140
- dynamic MPa 70
U - greased m/s 2.5
- MPa
T C +130
T - 40
- - 0.06 - 0.12
- normal HB >200
- HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor greased x m/s 2.8
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f greased
Shaft hardness
for service life >2000 hours
max
min C
m 0.4Shaft surface finish Ra
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
poor
good
verygrease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
good
poor
poor
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Cylindrical bushes Thrust washers Strips
Cylindrical bushes Thrust washers Strips
Cylindrical bushes Thrust washers Strips
Bearing properties Units Value
Maximum load p - static MPa 110
- dynamic MPa 45
Maximum sliding speed U - dry m/s 1.5
- greased / oil lubricated m/s 2.5 / 10
Maximum pU factor - dryMPa
- 2.8 / 10.0
Maximum temperature T C +130
Minimum temperature T - 60
Coefficient of friction f - dry - 0.15 - 0.30
-
Shaft hardness - normal HB >200
- for service life >2000 hours HB >350
x m/s1.4
greased / oil lubricated
greased / oil lubricated - 0.05-0.10 / 0.03-0.08
max
min C
Shaft surface finish Ra m 0.4
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Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 140
- dynamic MPa 100
- greased m/s 2.5
- m/s 10.0
- greased MPa
T C +250
T - 150
- greased / oil lubricated - 0.08-0.12 / 0.03-0.08
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
oil lubricated
Maximum pU factor x m/s 2.8
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max
min C
m 0.4Shaft surface finish Ra
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
good
poor
poor
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
fair
good
verygrease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
good
good
good
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
poor
good
poor
poor
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 300
- dynamic MPa 140
U - greased m/s 2.5
- greased MPa
T C +150 / +250
T - 40
- 0.05-0.12 / 0.04-0.12
- normal HB >200
- HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor x m/s 2.8
Max. temperature - greased /oil lubricated
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f - greased /oil lubricated
Shaft hardness
for service life >2000 hours
max
min C
m 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
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Product Range
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Structure
SPSP bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Steel + CuSn2Pb26 (sintered lining)
Availability
Ex stock:
Cylindrical bushes Thrust washers, strip and non-standard
parts
To order:
Features
Possible Applications
Steel backed lead bronze lined bearing ma-
terial for lubricated applications
Suitable for use with oil or grease lubrication
Bush bore may be bored, reamed, broa-
ched or ball burnished after assembly
Steering gear, power steering, pedal bushes,
king-pin bushes, tailgate pivots, brake cali-
per bushes etc.
Mechanical handling and lifting equipment,
machine slides, hydraulic cylinders, hydrau-
lic motors, pneumatic equipment, medical
equipment, textile machinery, agricultural
equipment etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
steel backing
CuSn2Pb26
Structure
EPEP bearing materialbearing materialTTMM
Polyamide + PTFE + glass fibre + graphite
(injection moulded)
Availability
Ex stock: To order:
Cylindrical bushes and flanged bushes Non-standard parts
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded dry bearing material
EP standard range bushes are inter-
changeable with DU standard metric range
bushes
Optimum performance under light duty
conditions
Colour: black
Medical equipment, awnings and blinds, scientific equipment, gaming equipment, office
equipment etc.
Industrial:
Injection moulded
thermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
Structure
MFMF 41 bearing material41 bearing materialTTMM
PBT + bronze + PTFE
Availability
Ex stock: To order:
Cylindrical and flanged bushes Special dimensions and shapes
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded bearing material
Thermoplastic base material with additives
(friction modifiers)
Good bearing performance under light
duty conditions
Standard range according to DIN 1494, in-
terchangeable with wrapped metal poly-
mer bushes
Low price bearing material
Colour: dark brown
Medical equipment, textile machines, mechanical handling equipment, valve applications,
agricultural equipment, scientific equipment, office equipment etc.
Industrial:Injection mouldedthermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
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Cylindrical bushes
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
poor
good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
good
poor
poor
Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 250
- dynamic MPa 120
U - greased m/s 2.5
- greased MPa
T C +150 / +250
T - 50
- 0.05-0.12 / 0.04-0.12
- normal HB >200
- HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor x m/s 2.8
Max. temperature - greased /oil lubricated
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f - greased /oil lubricated
Shaft hardness
for service life >2000 hours
max
min C
m 0.4Shaft surface finish Ra
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 80
- dynamic MPa 40
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 1.0 / 3.0
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +140 / +240
T - 40
- dry - 0.15 - 0.30
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 1.0
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
good
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 70
- dynamic MPa 35
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 1.0 / 3.0
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +100 / +150
T - 40
- dry - 0.08 - 0.15
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 0.8
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
good
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
-
Product Range
16
Structure
MFMF 31 bearing material31 bearing materialTTMM
PBT + bronze powder + aramide fibres
+ PTFE
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical and flanged bushes, special dimensions and shapes
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded bearing material
Thermoplastic base material with additives
(friction rate modifiers and fibre reinforce-
ment)
Improved bearing performance over MF41
(light duty conditions)
Colour: olive
Industrial:
Medical equipment, textile machines, mechanical handling equipment, valve applications,
agricultural equipment, scientific equipment, office equipment etc.
Structure
MFMF 38 bearing material38 bearing materialTTMM
PBT + bronze powder + glass fibre +
PTFE
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical and flanged bushes, special dimensions and shapes
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded bearing material
Thermoplastic base material with additives
(friction rate modifiers and fibre reinforce-
ment)
Improved bearing performance over MF31
(light duty conditions)
Low priced bearing material
Colour: grey
Door hinges etc. Medical equipment, textile machines, me-
chanical handling equipment, valve applica-
tions, agricultural equipment, scientific ap-
plications, office equipment etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
Injection moulded
thermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
Injection moulded
thermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
Structure
MFMF 5252TTMM bearing materialbearing material
POM co-polymer + PTFE
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical and flanged bushes, special dimensions and shapes
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded bearing material
Good bearing material under light duty con-
ditions
FDA approved material for use with food-
stuffs
Colour: white
Thermoplastic base material with additives
(friction rate modifiers)
Bottling and packing machines, pumps, meat and food processing machines, medical equip-
ment etc.
Industrial:Injection mouldedthermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
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17
Cylindrical bushes
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 80
- dynamic MPa 40
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 1.0 / 4.0
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +120 / +200
T - 40
- dry - 0.10 - 0.13
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 1.0
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
good
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
Cylindrical bushes
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 90
- dynamic MPa 45
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 1.2 / 4.5
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +130 / +200
T - 50
- dry - 0.10 - 0.20
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 1.1
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
good
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
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Special parts, coloredCylindrical bushes
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 60
- dynamic MPa 30
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 1.0 / 4.0
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +80 / +140
T - 40
- dry - 0.07 - 0.15
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 0.6
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
good
fair
fair
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
-
Product Range
18
Structure
MFMF 6262TTMM bearing materialbearing material
PPS + glass fibres + PTFE
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical and flanged bushes, special dimensions and shapes
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded bearing material
Thermoplastic base material with additives
(friction rate modifiers and fibre reinforce-
ment)
Good bearing performance at higher tem-
peratures and loads than standard plastic
materials
Good resistance to chemical attack
Colour: light brown
Windscreen wipers, pumps etc.
Automotive:
Structure
MFMF 15 bearing material15 bearing materialTTMM
PEEK + carbon fibres + PTFE + graphite
Availability
Ex stock:
Cylindrical bushes, flanged bushes Special dimensions and shapes
To order:
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded bearing material
Thermoplastic base material with additives
(friction rate modifiers and fibre reinforce-
ment)
Good bearing performance under higher
temperatures and loads than standard plas-
tic materials
Good resistance to chemical attack
Colour: black
Textile and knitting machines, ventilation controls, chemical equipment etc.
Industrial:
Injection moulded
thermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
Injection moulded
thermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
Structure
PAI + graphite + PTFE
Availability
To order:
Cylindrical and flanged bushes, special dimensions and shapes
Features
Possible Applications
Injection moulded bearing material
Thermoplastic base material with additives
(friction rate modifiers and fibre reinforce-
ment)
Good bearing performance under higher
temperatures and loads than standard plas-
tic materials
Good thermal stability and vibrational wear
performance
Good resistance to chemical attack
Colour: black
Pumps, labyrinth seals for turbochargers,
piston rings, valve seats, seals etc.
Automotive: Industrial:
Textile machines
TTorlonorlon
bearingbearing materialmaterial
TTMM
Injection moulded
thermoplastic
dry bearing mate-
rial with additives
homogeneously
mixed in
-
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Cylindrical bushes
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 120
- dynamic MPa 60
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 1.2 / 4.5
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +200 / +260
T - 40
- dry - 0.15 - 0.30
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 2.6
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
fair
good
good
good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes
new- now
standard b
earing
new- now
standard b
earing
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 150
- dynamic MPa 75
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 1.5 / 5.0
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +250 / +310
T - 100
- dry - 0.10 - 0.20
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 3.5
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
fair
good
good
good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
Cylindrical bushes Flanged bushes Special part Special partSealing rings
UsageBearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 150
- dynamic MPa 75
- dry
- rotating / linear m/s 2.0 / 5.0
- dry MPa
T / T momentary C +260 / +280
T - 200
- dry - 0.10 - 0.15
- normal HB >200
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed U
Maximum pU factor x m/s 4.0
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f
Shaft hardness
- for service life >2000 hours
max max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
good
good
good
good
good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
-
Product Range
20
Structure
Glacetal KGlacetal KAA
bearing materialbearing material
TTMM
Acetal co-polymer
Availability
Ex stock:
Thrust washers
Features
Possible Applications
Suitable for light duty applications only Suitable for use dry or oil grease lubrication
For axial location only - used in conjunction with DU/DX bushes etc. to prevent metal to metal
contact and fretting damage
Industrial:
Acetal co-polymer
Features
Possible Applications
Traditional bearing material for lubricated
general engineering applications
Suitable for oil or grease lubrication
Industrial:
Mechanical handling and lifting equipment, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motors, pneumatic
equipment, medical equipment, textile machinery, agricultural equipment etc.
Availability
Ex stock: To order:
Cylindrical bushes in inch sizes from 3/8" up
to 2 / "1 2
Non-standard parts
LB9 / Machined bronzeLB9 / Machined bronze
CuSn5Pb10
Structure
LB9: CuSn5Pb10
Other standard bronze alloys available
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Thrust washers
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
fair
good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
good
poor
poor
Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 20
- dynamic MPa 10
U - greased m/s 1.5
- greased MPa
T C +80
T - 40
- 0.08 - 0.12
- normal HB >200
- HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor x m/s 0.35
Maximium temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f - greased
Shaft hardness
for service life >2000 hours
max
min C
m 0.4Shaft surface finish Ra
Cylindrical bushes
Usage
dry
oil lubricated
process fluid
poor
good
grease lubricated
water lubricated
lubricated
good
poor
poor
Bearing properties Units Value
p - static MPa 200
- dynamic MPa 100
U - greased m/s 2.5
- MPa
T C +140
T - 40
- - 0.09 - 0.15
HB >350
Maximum load
Maximum sliding speed
Maximum pU factor greased x m/s 2.8
Maximum temperature
Minimum temperature
Coefficient of friction f greased
Shaft hardness
max
min C
m 0.2 - 0.8Shaft surface finish Ra
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Product Range
Possible Applications
Possible Applications
Industrial:
Conveyor belts, HVAC equipment, textile machines, car wash equipment, printing machines,
baking equipment, wind power, ship and boat equipment etc.
Industrial:
Conveyor belts, HVAC equipment, textile machines, car wash equipment, printing machines,
baking equipment, wind power, ship and boat equipment etc.
Availability
Availability
To order:
Standard sizes, special dimensions and stainless steel
To order:
Standard sizes, special dimensions and stainless steel
EXALIGNEXALIGN - self- self-align--align-
ing bearing housingsing bearing housings
TTMM
Structure
Housing material: Cast iron
Spherical material: Cast iron
UNIUNI - self- self-aligning-aligning
bearing housingbearing housing
TTMM
Structure
Housing material: Ductile cast iron
Spherical material: 16MnCr5
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Features
Features
Features
Possible Applications
Self-aligning plain bearing housing accom-
modating up to 15deg shaft offset
Pre-installed GGB standard plain bearings
Self-aligning plain bearing housing accom-
modating up to 15deg shaft offset
Pre-installed GGB standard plain bearings
Self-aligning plain bearing housing accom-
modating up to 15deg shaft offset
Pre-installed GGB standard plain bearings
Industrial:
Conveyor belts, HVAC equipment, textile machines, car wash equipment, printing machines,
baking equipment, wind power, ship and boat equipment etc.
Availability
To order:
Standard sizes, special dimensions and stainless steel
MINIMINI - self- self-aligning-aligning
bearing housingsbearing housings
TTMM
Structure
Housing material: AlMgSi12
Ball material: 9SMn28K
Stainless and other materials possible
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Load limit values for radial forces
PB pedestal bearing DF flange bearingFL flange bearing
Load limit values for
radial forces
Type PB
2-hole pedestal bearing
Type FL / DF
4-hole 2-hole flange bearing/
Size bush ID max. radial load [N] max. radial load [N]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10 - 15 4250 3750
20 - 25 7700 5900
30 9500 8000
35 - 40 17000 11000
45 23000 12000
50 25000 14500
55 - 60 30000 16000
70 - 75 38000 17000
80 - 85 45500 27000
90 - 100 74500 30500
bush IDSizemax. pressure
load [N] (housing)
max. tensile
load [N] (bolt)
maximum shear off
load [N] (bolt)
1
2
3
4
5
10 - 25 20000 10000 1000
28 - 40 30000 15000 1500
45 - 60 50000 25000 2500
65 - 80 90000 45000 4500
85 - 100 125000 62500 6000
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Load limit values for radial forces
Bush IDSizemax. pressure
load [N] (housing)
max. tensile
load [N] (bolt)
maximum shear off
load [N] (bolt)
8 - 15 10000 5000 5000
1
2
3
4
5
10 - 25 20000 10000 1000
28 - 40 30000 15000 1500
45 - 60 50000 25000 2500
65 - 80 90000 45000 4500
85 - 100 125000 62500 6000