Bronze Wrapped Bearing Strip

Bronze Wrapped Bearing Strip From Bowman

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

MaterialUnit MeasurementPart NumberWidthThicknessLengthSureface StyleTolerance RangeAction Button
WMB® CuSn8 Bronze BearingsMetricWMBS 500 115 21152500Diamond Indentations
WMB® CuSn8 Bronze BearingsMetricWMBS 500 115 2.51152.5500Diamond Indentations
WMB® CuSn8 Bronze BearingsMetricWMBS 1500 200 120011500Diamond Indentations
WMB® CuSn8 Bronze BearingsMetricWMBS 1500 200 1.52001.51500Diamond Indentations
WMB® CuSn8 Bronze BearingsMetricWMBS 1500 200 220021500Diamond Indentations
WMB® CuSn8 Bronze BearingsMetricWMBS 1500 200 2.52002.51500Diamond Indentations

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 is bronze wrapped bearing strip?

Bronze wrapped bearing strip is a flat strip manufactured from premium CuSn8 phosphor bronze alloy that is used to produce custom plain bearings, bushes, thrust washers, wear plates, and other sliding components. It offers excellent wear resistance, high load capacity, and good lubrication retention, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications.

When should I use solid bronze instead of a lined bearing strip?

Choose solid bronze bearing strip when your application involves high loads, slow speeds, oscillating motion, or shock loading and grease or oil lubrication is available. Compared to PTFE- or acetal-lined bearing strips, solid bronze provides greater structural strength, excellent machinability, and superior performance in demanding construction, mining, agricultural, and heavy industrial applications.

What sizes of WMB® bearing strip are available?

Bowman's WMB® bearing strip is available in a range of standard dimensions to suit the manufacture of custom plain bearings and wear components. If your application requires a non-standard width, thickness, or length, our engineering team can recommend the most suitable material specification.

Can I cut WMB® bearing strip to custom size?

Yes. WMB® bronze bearing strip is specifically designed for machining and fabrication into custom bearing solutions. It can be cut, formed, and machined to produce bespoke bushes, flanged bearings, thrust washers, wear strips, and other sliding components to meet your exact application requirements.

How do I use bronze strip to make a bushing?

Bronze bearing strip is typically cut to the required dimensions, rolled into a cylindrical shape, and machined where necessary to achieve the required internal and external tolerances. The finished bushing can incorporate lubrication grooves, pockets, or holes depending on the application's lubrication requirements. Bowman's engineering team can also advise on material selection and manufacturing best practices for custom bearing designs.

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