Our bearing materials
White metal bearing
- Tego®V738
- Tegotenax®V840
- Tegostar®738
- Tegostar®738
Special bronze bearing
- Special bronze in centrifugal casting up to Ø 3000 mm
- Bronze with graphite inclusions
IF IT IS TO MOVE - THEN WITH GLT FROM ESSEN
Bearing materials for plain bearings
Bronze Bearing & Babbitt Metal
The plain bearing forms the interface between the rotating and static components of a machine. The shaft is only separated from the bearing by an oil film a few hundredths of a millimeter thick. The materials in a plain bearing can be very different. As a rule, they are bronze bearings or so-called white metal bearings with a running surface made of tin-based alloy, which is particularly suitable as a bearing material . We offer various materials for plain bearings for a wide range of applications.
Plain bearing material
For perfect function in the radial bearing
Radial bearings are always used when radial forces need to be transmitted. The rotation of the shaft causes a hydrodynamically acting plain bearing to automatically build up a so-called lubrication wedge. Ideally, the shaft and bearing are completely separated. In the case of hydrostatic bearings, the shaft is lifted by a high-pressure lubricant supply. It is also important that the bearing materials ensure sufficient strength to absorb the resulting forces. In many cases, either high tin or lead bearing metal ( Babbitt metal ) or bronze is used.
Materials for plain bearings
Bronze bearing
This Plain bearing material is available in different variants. Its use has numerous advantages. It can be used for demanding bearings with a high load-bearing capacity. It is also very temperature-resistant and can be used in difficult or heavily contaminated environments. A bronze bearing is also characterized by high impact resistance. Grooves facilitate the targeted supply of lubricants, among other things. A bronze bearing is even suitable as a plain bearing material if oscillating swivel or linear movements have to be accommodated by the bearing supports.
Bearing materials for the plain bearing
White metal Babbitt Metal
With the so-called bearing metal are usually materials based on lead or tin. These Bearing materials are also known as white metals . We offer Babbitt Metal in various designs for a wide range of applications. White metals are materials for plain bearings that have a low hardness and compressive strength. Typically, these Plain bearing materials cast in a thin layer with a support shell made of steel.
Materials for the plain bearing
Large selection & fair prices at GLT Essen
If you would like to find out more about bearing materials , please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to inform you about the different bearing materials. Both bronze and white metal are high-quality materials for plain bearings that help to protect the shaft in the event of damage. They are indispensable for the proper functioning of the plain bearing and play a key role in ensuring that work processes run smoothly. Unlike a rolling bearing, there is no direct contact between two parts. Ideally, a plain bearing can therefore have a very long service life.
