The WMUB\u00ae Plain Bearing range builds on Bowman\u2019s proven WMU wrapped bearing technology by incorporating a bronze backing for greater strength, durability, and performance in demanding industrial environments. Manufactured with a solid bronze backing, a porous sintered bronze interlayer, and a low-friction PTFE sliding surface, these bronze backed plain bearings deliver excellent wear resistance, reduced friction, and long service life without the need for continuous lubrication. The combination of advanced composite materials and robust construction makes them ideal for applications where reliability, efficiency, and minimal maintenance are essential. <\/p>\n
A major advantage of the WMUB\u00ae range is its enhanced load-carrying capability. Compared with steel-backed alternatives, the bronze backing provides greater compressive strength, improved fatigue resistance, and superior structural rigidity under heavy loads. This allows the bearings to maintain dimensional stability and consistent performance in applications subjected to continuous operation, shock loading, or frequent start-stop cycles. As a high load PTFE bushing, the WMUB\u00ae range is particularly well suited to demanding engineering environments where durability is critical. The bronze construction also offers excellent corrosion resistance, making these corrosion resistant bushings suitable for marine, offshore, chemical processing, and other harsh operating conditions. <\/p>\n
The PTFE sliding layer provides exceptionally low friction and excellent dry-running characteristics, allowing these dry running bronze bushings to operate with little or no lubrication. Reduced maintenance requirements help minimise downtime while preventing contamination in applications where grease cannot be used. This combination of low wear and reliable performance extends equipment service life and lowers overall operating costs. <\/p>\n
Bowman supplies metric bronze bushings and imperial sizes as standard, with an in-house machining service available to manufacture bespoke dimensions for OEM and replacement applications. As an experienced PTFE bearing manufacturer UK, Bowman also produces custom bronze backed PTFE bushing solutions to suit unique engineering requirements. Widely used as heavy duty plain bearings in hydraulic equipment, construction machinery, mining, marine systems, pumps, industrial automation, and material handling equipment, WMUB\u00ae bearings deliver dependable, maintenance-free performance where high loads, low friction, and long service life are essential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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