NORGLIDE® Plain Bearings offer special properties due to their thick PTFE sliding layer (~0.25mm). Over the entire service life, parts can be easily twisted, displaced or tilted. Possible rattling due to bearing play is dampened by the soft sliding layer. And even when the shaft is pressed lightly into the plain bearing or in the event of misalignment, the friction coefficient remains low. The wide range of different materials is an unbeatable advantage, especially for corrosion protection reasons. The load carrying capacity of the plain bearing can be increased by adding a metal intermediate layer. NORGLIDE® Bearings with an intermediate layer or a soft metal backing can be calibrated (plastically deformed) during assembly and compensate for manufacturing tolerances.
Every bearing comes with intelligence built in. We scrutinise a product’s end use to create a customized, high performance solution. By working in collaboration with our customers, we can deliver based on the challenges they face. The result is a tailored solution with exact specification of mating metal backing, PTFE compound, material structure, shape and geometries.
We can also tailor the material structure of the sliding bearings. Whether a customer is looking for a change in load or sizing capability, tolerance compensation or torque, we can design a bearing that delivers.
The shape and geometry of every NORGLIDE® Bearing is designed to fit its specific application. We pay careful attention to the desired outcome, including crucial factors such as the clearance or interference fit with the mating components.
The shape of bearings can vary greatly, with characteristics such as fingers, tabs and holes being customized to enhance the overall performance of the application.
• Minimum coefficient of friction for solid materials
• Maintenance free and self-lubricating
• Space saving and weight reduction of the whole system
• High (pV) for absolute dry-running and stability
• Minimum stick-slip effect
• Takes up edge loading
• Compensates for misalignment
• Noise reduction
• Vibration damping
• No water absorption
• Good formability
• Back lash elimination
• High load capabilities
• Tolerance compensation
• Sizing and reaming capability
• Corrosion reduction
• Paint-ability
Find out more about the unique benefits of the NORGLIDE® Plain Bearing – A versatile adaptable product.