Self-Lubricating Bearings

Performance in the Toughest Environments

Self-lubricating bearings require less maintenance, perform better in dirty and high-heat environments, and handle higher load capacities than most traditional plastic or metal bearings. 

Self-lubricating bearings perform extremely well in a variety of applications where excessive friction is a concern.  The bearing is manufactured with a flexible tape backing or a metallic backing that utilizes a wear resistant PTFE-based (polytetrafluoroethylene) polymer with appropriate fillers to give the material the specific properties required by a self-lubricating bearing.  These properties alter its strength and friction coefficient allowing it to be used with rotational, oscillatory, and axial sliding motions in a range of industries and environments.

With thousands of bearings in stock and on-site custom fabrication and manufacturing capabilities, TriStar has the solution to your toughest bearing problems.  Since 1982, we have been bringing the benefits of self-lubricated bearings to over 30,000 companies worldwide.  Our engineering experts can help you with any design, environment or application challenges.   Let us be your in-house engineering department.  Contact us today – our technical experts are ready to tackle your unique application.