SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, BUSHINGS & SPACERS

Powder Metal Bronze Parts

Proform manufactures high-quality powder metal bronze bearings, bushings, and thrust washers for demanding industrial and OEM applications. Our product offering includes bronze flange bearings, bronze sleeve bearings, bronze bushings, and bronze thrust washers available in a wide range of standard sizes as well as custom-engineered configurations. Many of our sintered bronze components are oil-impregnated, creating self-lubricating bearings and bushings that help reduce friction, wear, and maintenance while providing dependable long-term performance.

With decades of powder metallurgy experience and high-volume manufacturing capabilities, Proform supports OEMs, engineers, distributors, and manufacturers with standard and custom bearing solutions designed for consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and reliable performance.

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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
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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
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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
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Bronze bearing getting oil impregnated.

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
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ATV & RV COMPONENT SOLUTIONS
Recreational vehicles are designed to perform in demanding environments where dust, mud, moisture, vibration, and changing temperatures are part of everyday operation. From golf carts and side-by-sides to snowmobiles and personal watercraft, manufacturers rely on durable, maintenance-free components that deliver consistent performance over years of use.
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AUTOMOTIVE BRONZE BUSHINGS
For decades, Proform has supplied high-quality powder metal bushings, bearings, spacers, and custom components to automotive manufacturers across North America. As the world’s largest manufacturer of powder metal bronze bearings and bushings, we help OEMs and Tier suppliers reduce cost, improve performance, and simplify high-volume production.
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HOME APPLIANCE PART SOLUTIONS
From blenders and coffee grinders to ceiling fans and washing machines, millions of home appliances rely on compact, reliable bronze bearings to keep moving parts operating smoothly. There’s a good chance you have a Proform bearing somewhere in your home.
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LAWN & GARDEN PART SOLUTIONS
Lawn and Garden equipment is expected to perform in some of the toughest operating environments. Dust, dirt, moisture, vibration, and repeated shock loads place constant demands on moving components. Proform manufactures self-lubricating bronze bushings, sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers, and custom powder metal components that deliver reliable performance in these demanding applications.
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AGRICULTURIAL EQUIPMENT PART SOLUTIONS
Modern agricultural equipment is built to operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Dust, mud, moisture, vibration, heavy loads, and long operating hours require components that deliver dependable performance season after season.
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