Bowman Oilless® Washers

About Bowman Oilless® Washers

About Bowman Oilless® Washers

Bowman Oilless® bearings are developed for high-load, low-speed applications and manufactured from rotational cast, high-strength bronze using specially formed graphite plugs as solid lubrication.

Our Bowman Oilless thrust washers are designed to provide reliable performance in demanding applications where conventional lubrication is impractical. The WMOW oilless washer range is available in metric and imperial sizes, offering dependable performance for applications involving axial loads and sliding movement.

As a specialist WMO washer range manufacturer, Bowman provides dry running bronze washers and graphite lubricated washers engineered for durability and reduced maintenance. Our axial load bronze washers are suitable for demanding operating conditions where consistent thrust performance is required.

Our in-house machining service can also produce non-standard sizes to meet specific customer requirements, providing a flexible oilless thrust washer UK solution. With solid graphite lubrication, Bowman Oilless® thrust washers offer a maintenance free thrust washer solution for applications where reliable, low-maintenance operation is essential.

Matching Bearings

MaterialUnit MeasurementPart NumberInner DiameterOuter DiameterThicknessTolerance RangeAction Button
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 10 30 0310303
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 12 40 0312403
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 13 40 0313403
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 14 40 0314403
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 15 50 0315503
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 16 50 0316503
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 18 50 0318503
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 20 50 0520505
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 25 55 0525555
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 30 60 0530605
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 35.2 7 0535705
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 40 80 0740807
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 45.3 90 0745907
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 50 100 08501008
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 55 110 08551108
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 60 120 08601208
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 65 125 08651258
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 70 130 107013010
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 75 130 107513010
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 80.3 150 108015010
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 90 170 109017010
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 100 190 1010019010
Bowman Oilless® BearingsMetricWMOW 120 200 1012020010

Frequently Asked Questions

If the answer to your question is not listed below, please feel free to give us a call directly on +44 (0)1235 462500 or email us at sales@bowman.co.uk.

What are Bowman Oilless® thrust washers?

Bowman Oilless® thrust washers are high-strength bronze components designed for high-load, low-speed applications. The WMOW oilless washer range uses specially formed graphite plugs to provide solid lubrication, enabling reliable dry-running performance with reduced maintenance.

What is the difference between a washer and a thrust washer?

A standard washer is generally used to distribute load or protect a mating surface around a fastener. A thrust washer is specifically designed to accommodate axial loads and sliding movement between components. Bowman Oilless® thrust washers are engineered as axial load bronze washers for demanding applications.

What sizes of WMOW washers are available?

The WMOW oilless washer range is available in both metric and imperial sizes. Bowman can also manufacture non-standard dimensions through its in-house machining service to meet specific application requirements.

What axial loads can Oilless® washers handle?

The load capacity depends on factors including washer dimensions, material, operating speed, temperature, and application conditions. As a specialist WMO washer range manufacturer, Bowman can assess your requirements and recommend a suitable dry running bronze washer for the expected axial load.

Can Bowman make custom washer sizes?

Yes. Bowman can produce non-standard sizes to meet specific customer requirements. Our in-house machining capabilities allow us to manufacture customised graphite lubricated washers and maintenance free thrust washer solutions based on your required dimensions and application conditions.

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