WMX® Bearing Strip

Bowman WMX® acetal lined bearing strip is a versatile composite POM bearing material designed for engineers and manufacturers who require custom-machined bearing components for lubricated applications. Manufactured with a durable carbon steel backing, a porous sintered bronze interlayer, and an acetal co-polymer layer, the material provides excellent wear resistance, dimensional stability, and reliable performance in rotary and oscillating applications. Unlike PTFE-lined bearing materials intended primarily for dry running, WMX® bearing strip is specifically developed for wet-running and grease-lubricated environments where higher loads and consistent lubrication are present.

The flexibility of WMX® bearing strip allows it to be machined into bespoke bushings, wear plates, guide strips, thrust washers, slideways, and other bearing components to suit individual engineering requirements. This makes it an ideal custom bushing material acetal solution for OEM production, maintenance, repairs, and reverse engineering projects where standard bearing sizes are unsuitable. As a premium polymer lined bearing strip, it can be cut, formed, and machined to precise dimensions while maintaining excellent mechanical properties and dependable long-term performance.

The combination of a carbon steel backing and an acetal sliding surface enables the material to withstand demanding operating conditions while providing smooth, low-friction movement under lubrication. The carbon steel backed acetal strip offers excellent resistance to wear, impact, and repeated loading, making it suitable for applications involving continuous rotation, oscillating motion, and frequent start-stop cycles. This robust composite construction helps extend component life, reduce maintenance requirements, and improve equipment reliability across a wide range of industrial applications.

Available in standard metric and imperial sizes, Bowman supplies acetal lined bearing strip with fast lead times to support production and replacement requirements. Our in-house machining service can also manufacture bespoke components to exact customer specifications, ensuring an optimal fit for specialised applications. As a trusted supplier of acetal bearing strip UK, Bowman provides high-quality acetal polymer bearing sheet solutions for hydraulic systems, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, material handling systems, pumps, industrial automation, and general engineering applications where reliable wet-running bearing performance is essential.