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Longer life rolled bearings
27 November 2015
New from Bowman International, the BowMet range of rolled bearings is reported to offer a higher load capacity and longer life than comparable bearings, together with outstanding heat, speed and corrosion capabilities. It is manufactured in ToughMet alloy, developed by Materion in the USA.
With a static load of 820N/mm2 and a PV value of 9.6MPa x m/s, BowMet is suited to a wide range of harsh industrial applications. It is claimed to have an outstanding ability to withstand corrosion such as hydrogen embrittlement and chloride stress corrosion cracking, particularly when compared with traditional copper-based alloys.
The bearings are available as plain or flanged in a variety of standard wall thicknesses from 0.75 to 3mm or above and are also available in imperial sizes. The range can also be customised to include lubrication grooves, location slots, tabs, holes and pockets, while special and one-off runs can also be produced with minimal or no tooling costs.
