Bronze Bearings, Bushings & Thrust Washers
Powder Metal Bronze Parts
Proform manufactures high-quality powdered metal bronze bearings, bushings, and thrust washers for a wide range of industrial applications. Our product line includes bronze flange bearings, bronze sleeve bearings, and bronze thrust washers designed for reliable performance, dimensional consistency, and reduced maintenance. With decades of experience in powder metal manufacturing, Proform provides standard and custom powdered metal bearing solutions for OEMs, engineers, and manufacturers.
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Bronze Flange Bearings
Bronze flange bearings—also known as flanged bushings or flanged sleeve bearings—combine radial bearing support with an integrated flange that can help provide axial positioning within an assembly. Proform manufactures powdered metal bronze flange bearings for applications requiring reliable, low-friction performance in a compact, cost-effective design.
- Powdered metal bronze construction
- Oil-impregnated and self-lubricating options
- Standard and custom configurations
- Designed for radial loads and applications requiring axial positioning
- Suitable for high-volume OEM applications
- Custom dimensions and material options available
Bronze Sleeve Bearings
Bronze sleeve bearings provide a simple, reliable solution for supporting rotating or oscillating shafts while reducing friction and wear. Also commonly referred to as bronze bushings or plain bearings, powdered metal bronze sleeve bearings are widely used in industrial equipment, machinery, automotive systems, and other applications requiring dependable bearing performance. Proform manufactures standard and custom bronze sleeve bearings to meet a wide range of design and application requirements.
- Excellent wear resistance
- Low-friction performance
- Oil-impregnated, self-lubricating options
- Available in standard and custom sizes
- Efficient for high-volume production
- Custom alloys and material specifications available
Bronze Thrust Washers
Bronze thrust washers are designed to support axial loads and reduce friction between moving components. Proform manufactures powdered metal bronze thrust washers for applications where reliable axial load support, wear resistance, and consistent dimensional performance are required. Standard and custom configurations are available to meet specific application and design requirements.
- Designed for axial loads
- Oil-impregnated and self-lubricating options
- Powdered metal bronze construction
- Custom dimensions available
- Suitable for high-volume OEM applications
- Engineered for consistent performance and long service life
Self-Lubricating Bushings
Self-lubricating bushings provide reliable bearing performance without requiring continuous external lubrication. Proform manufactures oil-impregnated powdered metal bronze bushings that retain lubricant within the porous structure of the material, allowing lubricant to be released during operation and absorbed back into the bushing when conditions permit. This makes self-lubricating bushings an effective solution for applications where routine maintenance is difficult, lubrication is limited, or reduced friction and wear are critical.
- Reduced need for external lubrication
- Oil-impregnated powdered metal construction
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Available in bronze and other material options
- Suitable for rotating and oscillating applications
- Standard and custom sizes available
- Designed for high-volume OEM applications