Fluoropolymers have been used as bearing materials for over 50 years.  Since its discovery in 1938, Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene has continuously been developed and improved.  The addition of appropriate fillers gives the material specific properties which alter its strength and coefficient of friction and enable it to perform a large variety of tasks.  Tape bearings modified this way (a blank of PTFE tape formed under temperature) are the origin of our bearings program.

Maintenance-free, wear resistant NORGLIDE® bearings are used for automotive and other industrial applications.

Note:  NORGLIDE® bearings, formerly known as NORTON® bearings and bushings.