
Bronze Wrapped Bearing Strip From Bowman
Bowman’s bronze wrapped bearing strip is manufactured from premium CuSn8 bearing material, providing engineers and manufacturers with a versatile solution for producing custom plain bearings, bushes, wear plates, and other bearing components. Engineered for demanding low-speed, high-load applications, this high-quality phosphor bronze strip offers excellent wear resistance, high mechanical strength, and outstanding corrosion resistance, making it particularly suitable for equipment operating in harsh industrial environments.
Manufactured from precision-rolled CuSn8 bronze sheet strip, the material is designed to perform exceptionally well in applications involving oscillating motion, heavy radial loads, and repeated shock loading. The bronze alloy also provides excellent lubricant retention, helping reduce friction and extend component service life when used with conventional grease or oil lubrication systems. These characteristics make WMB® bearing strip a preferred choice for industries where reliability and durability are critical.
As an experienced solid bronze bearing strip manufacturer, Bowman supplies bronze strip for customers who require complete flexibility to machine or fabricate bespoke bearing solutions. The material can be machined into custom bushings, thrust washers, wear strips, sliding plates, and specialist bearing components to meet unique design requirements. Whether you are developing a prototype or manufacturing production components, Bowman’s bronze strip provides the consistency and quality needed for precision engineering applications.
Our high load bronze strip is widely used throughout the construction, mining, quarrying, agriculture, automotive, marine, material handling, and heavy engineering industries. It is particularly well suited for equipment such as excavators, loaders, cranes, agricultural implements, hydraulic machinery, and industrial processing equipment where durability and dependable bearing performance are essential.
Whether you require custom bronze bushing material, bronze plate for custom bearings, or a reliable wrapped bronze strip in the UK, Bowman’s engineering team can provide expert guidance on material selection, machining recommendations, and application-specific requirements. We offer technical support throughout the design process to help you achieve optimum bearing performance and long-term operational reliability.
Matching Bearings
| Material | Unit Measurement | Part Number | Width | Thickness | Length | Sureface Style | Tolerance Range | Action Button |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMB® CuSn8 Bronze Bearings | Metric | WMBS 500 115 2 | 115 | 2 | 500 | Diamond Indentations | ||
| WMB® CuSn8 Bronze Bearings | Metric | WMBS 500 115 2.5 | 115 | 2.5 | 500 | Diamond Indentations | ||
| WMB® CuSn8 Bronze Bearings | Metric | WMBS 1500 200 1 | 200 | 1 | 1500 | Diamond Indentations | ||
| WMB® CuSn8 Bronze Bearings | Metric | WMBS 1500 200 1.5 | 200 | 1.5 | 1500 | Diamond Indentations | ||
| WMB® CuSn8 Bronze Bearings | Metric | WMBS 1500 200 2 | 200 | 2 | 1500 | Diamond Indentations | ||
| WMB® CuSn8 Bronze Bearings | Metric | WMBS 1500 200 2.5 | 200 | 2.5 | 1500 | Diamond Indentations |




