Posted to News on 22nd Jan 2016, 00:00
Plain bearings offer higher load capacity
The new BowMet range of plain bearings from Bowman International promises a higher load capacity and longer life than comparable bearings, together with outstanding heat, speed and corrosion capabilities. It is manufactured in the ToughMet alloy, developed by Materion in the USA.
With a static load of 820N/mm2 and an impressive PV value of 9.6 MPa x m/s, BowMet is suited to a wide range of harsh industrial applications, including mining and quarrying, heavy construction, motorsport, offshore oil and gas, materials handling and marine. It has an outstanding ability to withstand corrosion such as hydrogen embrittlement and chloride stress corrosion cracking.
Bowman International Ltd (incorporating Oilite Bearings)
10 Isis Court, Wyndyke Furlong
Abingdon Business Park
OX14 1DZ
UNITED KINGDOM
+44 (0)1235 462500
