Slide Bearings

 


Whether in high-performance combustion engines, modern axle and brake systems, gearboxes, differentials, or hydraulic pumps. Wieland slide bearings ensure smooth operation worldwide. They also prove their reliability in oscillating applications such as booms or gripper systems in construction and agricultural machinery. With more than 150 active alloys, Wieland offers a unique materials portfolio that provides solutions for a variety of requirements.

 

Wide range of solutions

Wieland offers a comprehensive spectrum of slide bearing solutions:

  • Slide bearing bushes and thrust washers
    Manufactured from Wieland strip, tube, or rod, available in nearly all dimensions. Whether with a smooth running surface, grooves, lubrication pockets, or special reservoirs; every version is manufactured to order and ready for installation.
  • Special parts and assemblies
    Milled and turned parts, nuts, or threaded inserts made from copper alloys, individually combined and produced according to customer specifications.
  • Slide shoes and high-performance alloys
    Our slide shoes are high-precision sliding elements that can be used reliably even under high dynamic loads, for example in axial piston pumps, engine construction, and demanding industrial applications.
  • High-performance coatings (AFC & HPC)
    With PFAS-free sliding and polymer coatings, Wieland sets new industry standards. They reduce friction, extend service life, enable energy savings, and already comply with upcoming EU regulations.

 

Your benefits at a glance

  • Low-maintenance to maintenance-free operation
  • Cost savings through the elimination of complex lubrication systems
  • No contamination from oil or grease
  • Seawater- and corrosion-resistant
  • Temperature-resistant and capable of withstanding dynamic loads
  • Flexible designs according to drawings and batch sizes

 

Fields of application

Our slide bearings are used in:

  • Automotive industry (pistons, connecting rods, brake systems, gearboxes)
  • General machinery and plant engineering
  • Hydraulic and pump systems
  • Cranes, construction, and agricultural machinery
  • Rolling mills and steelworks
  • Locks, weir systems, and industrial furnace construction
  • Food processing and packaging machinery

 

A leading manufacturer with global presence

As one of the leading suppliers of slide bearings and copper alloys, Wieland combines decades of materials expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies. Our made-to-order production offers maximum flexibility, from prototypes to series production. With sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, we stand for customer proximity, quality, and innovation worldwide.

 

Working with the best

Wieland collaborates closely with leading industrial companies to develop tailor-made solutions. This interplay of expertise, innovation, and customer focus makes us a reliable partner for slide bearings that meet the highest standards of precision, efficiency, and sustainability.

 

Rely on Wieland to set your projects in motion with innovative slide bearings.




Our range of products

Our slide bearings at a glance.

Our complete product range

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Special parts

Thrust washers

Turned bushings

Rolled bushings

Solid lubricants

Coatings

In the field of special parts, we specialize in the manufacture of assemblies made of different material combinations as well as in the manufacture of other milled and turned parts, screws, nuts, thread inserts, etc. These products are made of different materials such as copper and aluminum alloys as well as partly steel and cast steel.

Types

  • Assemblies made of different material combinations
  • Milled and turned parts
  • Hot-stamped parts
  • Screws
  • Nuts

 

With over 150 active alloys we offer you a great range of materials - find the right solutions for your application.


Characteristics and properties of products / materials in this document are generic and provided solely for general information purposes. Any statement regarding the suitability of products / materials for certain types of applications is based on typical requirements and does not replace expert advice. Wieland disclaims all liability arising from any reliance on these documents.

Thrust washers are manufactured from Wieland strip, tubes, and rods. In particular, washers punched out of strip material are very economical in large quantities. You can order thrust washers made from strip as well as tubes and rods in almost every dimension and material. The design can be customized.

With over 150 active alloys we offer you a great range of materials - find the right solutions for your application.



Materials

Dimension range:

  • With plain running surface up to 155 mm diameter
  • With lubrication indents up to 110 mm diameter
  • In standard thicknesses of 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 and 3.0 mm
  • Other sizes upon request

 Further designs:

  • With grooves
  • With safety dogs
  • As a segment
  • Curved / Convex

Characteristics and properties of products / materials in this document are generic and provided solely for general information purposes. Any statement regarding the suitability of products / materials for certain types of applications is based on typical requirements and does not replace expert advice. Wieland disclaims all liability arising from any reliance on these documents.

Depending on the requirement, our solid lubricant pockets are designed for movement in axial and radial as well as for movement in two sliding directions at the same time. These solid lubricant pockets are made of different bearing materials such as Carobronze or Alcaro.

Benefits

  • Maintenance-free / low-maintenance
  • Cost savings (no costly lubrication systems)
  • No contamination by oil or grease
  • Seawater-resistant
  • No stick-slip
  • Temperature-resistant
  • According to your specific drawing, information and quantity
  • High flexibility through made-to-order production

 

Particularly suitable for medium to high load

  • with simultaneously low sliding speeds, oscillating movements, intermittent operation
  • in applications where oil and grease are not desired

 

Types

  • Plain bearing bushes
  • Thrust washers
  • Bearing pads
  • Drawing parts

 

Applications

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Automotive industry
  • Steel works
  • Rolling mill machinery
  • Locks and weirs for surface and underwater engineering
  • Industrial furnace manufacturing
  • Food- and packaging machinery
  • and much more

Characteristics and properties of products / materials in this document are generic and provided solely for general information purposes. Any statement regarding the suitability of products / materials for certain types of applications is based on typical requirements and does not replace expert advice. Wieland disclaims all liability arising from any reliance on these documents.

Plain slide bearings are used in slide bearing applications where adequate lubrication is guaranteed.

Possible designs:

  • Slide bearings with plain surfaces and flange
  • Additionally with grooves and holes for lubricant supply

Characteristics and properties of products / materials in this document are generic and provided solely for general information purposes. Any statement regarding the suitability of products / materials for certain types of applications is based on typical requirements and does not replace expert advice. Wieland disclaims all liability arising from any reliance on these documents.

Depending on the requirement, our solid lubricant pockets are designed for movement in axial and radial as well as for movement in two sliding directions at the same time. These solid lubricant pockets are made of different bearing materials such as Carobronze or Alcaro.

Benefits

  • Maintenance-free / low-maintenance
  • Cost savings (no costly lubrication systems)
  • No contamination by oil or grease
  • Seawater-resistant
  • No stick-slip
  • Temperature-resistant
  • According to your specific drawing, information and quantity
  • High flexibility through made-to-order production

Particularly suitable for medium to high load

  • with simultaneously low sliding speeds, oscillating movements, intermittent operation
  • in applications where oil and grease are not desired

Types

  • Plain bearing bushes
  • Thrust washers
  • Bearing pads
  • Drawing parts

Applications

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Automotive industry
  • Steel works
  • Rolling mill machinery
  • Locks and weirs for surface and underwater engineering
  • Industrial furnace manufacturing
  • Food- and packaging machinery
  • and much more

 

With over 150 active alloys we offer you a great range of materials - find the right solutions for your application.


Characteristics and properties of products / materials in this document are generic and provided solely for general information purposes. Any statement regarding the suitability of products / materials for certain types of applications is based on typical requirements and does not replace expert advice. Wieland disclaims all liability arising from any reliance on these documents.

With Wieland HPC and Wieland AFC, we are setting new industry standards: both systems have been specially developed to meet the highest requirements for wear and friction protection while maximising the service life and efficiency of machine elements.


Thanks to their PFAS-free formulations, they already meet future EU requirements, thus contributing to sustainable production. Both technologies reduce friction and wear, enable energy savings and impress with high pressure and temperature resistance as well as easy application without the need for design adjustments.



Materials

Wieland AFC – Anti-friction coating for reliable lubrication

Wieland AFC is an innovative solid-containing bonded coating that has been specially developed to reliably lubricate highly stressed machine elements and to minimise maintenance. Due to its excellent emergency running properties and optimised coefficient of friction under conditions of insufficient lubrication, it is an ideal solution for demanding applications where grease lubrication and initial greasing are required.

AFC is based on a robust polyamide-imide matrix enriched with the solid lubricants MoS₂ and graphite. This special combination not only promotes the running-in process, but also ensures, in conjunction with initial lubrication, a low-maintenance or even maintenance-free operation of the bearing system. Due to its excellent adhesion to metallic surfaces, the coating also provides effective corrosion protection and is highly resistant to oils, greases and solvents.

Wieland AFC is characterised by outstanding pressure and temperature resistance. The coating remains permanently stable over a wide temperature range from -40 °C to +250 °C and can even withstand temperatures of up to +400 °C for short periods. With a layer thickness of just 5–20 µm, it offers excellent performance without the need to modify the original design. This ensures reliable performance even under extreme conditions.

Technical highlights:

  • Permanent temperature resistance:
  • -40 °C to +250 °C (up to +400 °C for short periods)
  • High surface pressure: up to 400 MPa
  • Excellent wear protection due to permanent metallic separation of the sliding partners
  • PFAS-free and therefore future-proof for use in the EU

Comparison with conventional wear layers:

Compared to conventional coatings, Wieland AFC offers significantly lower friction coefficients, more even lubricant distribution and exceptional resistance to mechanical loads. The metallic separation of the sliding partners also helps to further minimise wear and system friction. Depending on the application, this can lead to significant energy savings.
 

With Wieland AFC, you are choosing a future-oriented coating technology that reduces maintenance costs, extends the service life of your systems and, at the same time, meets the requirements of modern industrial applications.

 

For more information, please see our factsheet.


Characteristics and properties of products / materials in this document are generic and provided solely for general information purposes. Any statement regarding the suitability of products / materials for certain types of applications is based on typical requirements and does not replace expert advice. Wieland disclaims all liability arising from any reliance on these documents.



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