Industry standard bearings improve load, wear rate and feel

BNL’s tool design and specialised processing technology, enables it to build on these material benefits to further improve bearing performance. By moulding the bearings, it can equip the raceways of each bearing with a fine crystalline layer, which increases bearing life significantly, noticeably outperforming equivalent, machined plastic bearings.

The industry standard bearings provide 10% less torque than a metal bearing, giving customers the freedom to reduce motor size in design of their products, which in turn improves energy usage. Additional advantages are reduced weight with higher load and speed capacity, offering a real competitive alternative.

BNL’s plastic bearings are reliable components for a diverse range of applications where exposure to water and corrosive, chemical based substances is a concern. Offering higher durability than a metal alternative, plastic bearings also remove the inconvenience and cost of greasing or frequently replacing fatigued bearings.

The bearings are used in many different industries and meet a variety of performance requirements. As they are lightweight with low torque, our bearings work well in applications for the automotive industry, such as interior control knobs and steering columns.

The integrated moulded assemblies have provided CCTV cameras with bearing solutions characterised by low friction and a smooth, improved range of motion. Within the food industry, for applications such as poultry processing, our bearings eliminate the chance of lubricant contamination or corrosion of the bearing materials, ideal for long-term use, despite routine wash-downs and food product handling.