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Two market leading solutions
For many harsh or demanding applications, choosing either a self-lubricating bearing or one which has been created from a state-of-the-art load- resistance alloy could provide optimised performance where many bearings would simply fail.
Let us look at these two potential solutions in more detail: Self-lubricating bearings
Self-lubricating bearings, like Bowman’s Oilite® range, are also referred to as graphite plug bearings, because they are lubricated for life with solid graphite plugs.
With lubricating graphite mechanically forced into holes throughout the entire bearing, a film of lubrication is transferred onto the shaft when operation begins, offering continuous lubrication over long periods without maintenance.
With the capability to withstand high temperatures up to 425°C (800°F) and cryogenic temperatures down to -200°C (-400°F), they are ideally suited for applications where no external lubrication can be provided, for high temperature applications where oil or grease would carbonise, and for bearings which will be immersed in water. This includes high temperature applications such as ovens, kilns, dryers and injection moulding machines. Wet application would include submersed pumps, textile finishing, chemical processing, water turbines and lock gates – all of which are hostile environments and difficult to access for servicing, which clearly makes a maintenance-free solution hugely appealing. Bowman is the only supplier of the original and genuine Oilite® bearings in Europe, which has been acknowledged as the undisputed market leader in self-lubricating bearings for almost 80 years.
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Higher load capacity bearings
Manufacturers worldwide are investing in the creation of higher load capacity bearings. When it comes to product development of this nature the BowMet® range from Bowman has been hailed as the biggest advancement in plain bearings in 70 years, offering a higher load capacity and longer life than comparable bearings, together with outstanding heat, speed and corrosion capabilities. Its static load of 820 N/mm2 is incomparable for plain rolled bearings.
All of this means with BowMet®, for the first time, rolled bearings can deliver the load capacity required for the heaviest of applications and harshest of conditions, from agricultural machinery, construction plant and large marine vessels, to motorsport vehicles, cranes and many more. Manufactured from the ToughMet® alloy, developed by Materion in the
USA, it can deliver increased reliability, reduced downtime, fewer warranty claims and lower maintenance costs for a host of applications across many sectors. All with the increased flexibility, reduced wastage and no minimum order quantities that come with standard rolled bearings.
For more information on Bowman International’s all-encompassing portfolio of plain bearings visit
www.bowman.co.uk or for advice with specifying the right bearing for your project call 01235 462 500.
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