Powerful Support for Smooth Operation
Precision Motion Starts With the Right Bearing Bushing!
Bearing bushes provide a cost-efficient, maintenance-free solution for reducing friction in mechanical assemblies.
Manufactured from self-lubricating materials such as bronze or brass, they enable controlled, low-wear motion and reliable performance — even under demanding load conditions.
Designed for durability. Optimised for smooth, consistent movement.
Your Solution for Reduced Friction
What Function Does a Bearing Bushing Fulfil?
A bearing bush is a precision-engineered cylindrical component designed to reduce friction and control wear between moving parts.
It enables smooth, low-resistance motion, supports radial loads and protects mating components from premature wear.
By creating defined sliding conditions and maintaining dimensional stability, bearing bushings ensure reliable operation and extend the service life of mechanical assemblies.
Strong Parts for Strong Assemblies
Additional Precision Components We Manufacture
In addition to our bearing bushes, we produce a wide range of customised bushings and precision components engineered for demanding applications:
Collar Bushings
Spacer Sleeves
Support Sleeves
Maximum Efficiency. Minimum Friction.
Why Cold Extruded Bearing Bushings Deliver Superior Performance
Through precisely controlled cold forming, the material structure of our bearing bushings is strain-hardened and directionally aligned along the component geometry.
Unlike machined parts, where the grain structure is interrupted by material removal, cold forming preserves and redirects the natural grain flow. This results in improved resistance to deformation and enhanced load-bearing capacity.
In addition, the process ensures high dimensional consistency and refined surface characteristics – ideal for controlled sliding conditions.
The result: predictable wear behaviour, reduced friction and reliable performance under sustained mechanical load.
Strength
Fit
Extreme Conditions
Self-Lubricating
This significantly reduces friction and wear, lowers maintenance requirements and ensures consistent sliding performance over long service intervals.
Friction
Application
Manufacturing
The process minimises material waste, shortens production steps and ensures consistent quality -resulting in measurable cost advantages in series production while also reducing energy consumption and CO₂ emissions per component.
Proven in Demanding Applications
Application Areas for our Bearing Bushings
Automotive
Mechanical Engineering
White Goods Industry
Bicycles
Trusted Across Industries
From Concept to Series Production
We Turn Your Design Into a High-Performance Bearing Bushing!
From feasibility analysis to stable series production, we ensure reliable execution and repeatable quality.
- Hardy Gundermann, Technical Managing Director
Less Friction, More Power!
The most important functions of bearing bushes
Bearing bushings are particularly useful for minimising wear and extending the service life of mechanical assemblies. They are often made of self-lubricating materials such as bronze or brass, which enable constant lubrication.
Their three main functions are:
- Friction reduction: they minimise friction between moving components, resulting in less energy being lost and increased performance within the application – without lubricant application
- Motion stabilisation: Thanks to their stable properties, bearing bushes ensure precise and smooth motion sequences, even under extreme conditions.
- Durability: Thanks to the resistant materials from which they are made, they increase the service life of functional groups and reduce the need for maintenance or replacement.
Key Criteria for Selecting Bearing Bush Materials:
• Bronze and brass form natural oxide layers on the surface that act as a protective sliding layer, supporting stable and low-friction operation.
• Copper and aluminium alloys offer excellent wear resistance and forming versatility, making them well suited for a wide range of bearing bush geometries.
• When the bearing material is softer than the mating component, wear occurs primarily in the replaceable bush rather than in the shaft, helping to extend the service life of the overall assembly.
Bearing Bushing FAQ
Key Questions About Bearing Bushings Design And Function
In this FAQ section, we answer frequently asked questions about materials, sliding behaviour and application considerations to help engineers select the right solution for their design.
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What Is A Bearing Bush And How Does It Work?
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What Are Emergency Running Properties In Bearing Bushes?
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Which Materials Are Used For Bearing Bushes?
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What Is Sliding Friction In Bearing Applications?
Additional Product Solutions
Further Cold-Formed Fastening Components
- Rivets: Reliable fastening solutions for secure and durable mechanical joints
- Bolts: Robust and dimensionally precise components for demanding mechanical applications.
- Special Parts: Custom cold-formed components engineered to meet specific design requirements.
Engineered For Smooth Motion Under Load
Where Sliding Motion Becomes Reliable Performance
Do you have specific requirements for your bearing bushes?
Our engineering team supports you from the initial concept through to series production, developing solutions precisely tailored to your application.
– Hardy Gundermann, Technical Managing Director
