Friction Welding Bimetal Bearings and Bushing based on Steel +CuSn10Pb10

Friction Welding Bimetal Bearing Bushes Based on Steel CuSn10Pb10 are specialized components designed to provide optimal performance in high-friction and high-load applications. These bushings are constructed using a unique friction welding process that combines steel with a CuSn10Pb10 alloy, creating a bimetal bearing bush with exceptional properties.

The steel component of the bushing provides strength and durability, ensuring a long service life even in harsh environments. The CuSn10Pb10 alloy, on the other hand, offers excellent wear resistance and lubrication properties. This alloy's composition, which includes copper, tin, and lead, allows it to withstand high friction and reduce friction losses, ensuring smooth and reliable operation.

The friction welding process used to create these bushings ensures a strong and secure bond between the steel and CuSn10Pb10 alloy. This process involves rotating one material against the other under high pressure and heat, resulting in a molecular-level bond that is both strong and durable.

The resulting bimetal bearing bush combines the best properties of both materials, offering high strength, wear resistance, and lubrication performance. This combination makes it ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including automotive, machinery, and industrial equipment, where high-performance and long-lasting bearing solutions are crucial.

In summary, Friction Welding Bimetal Bearing Bushes Based on Steel CuSn10Pb10 are high-performance components designed to meet the demands of high-friction and high-load applications. Their unique construction and material composition ensure smooth and reliable operation, making them an excellent choice for various mechanical systems.

Friction Welding Bimetal Bushing Alloy CuPb10Sn10, Friction Welding Bimetal Bearings, and Bushing based on Steel +CuSn10Pb10

For more than 20 years, our customers in the heavy-duty vehicle industry have continually engaged us to provide long-wearing, high-reliability bimetal bearing bushing products. Learn about our experience by navigating our portfolio examples.

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Friction Welding Bimetal Bearings and Bushing based on Steel +CuSn10Pb10

Steel + Lead Bronze Powder

Bimetal sleeve bushing consists of a high quality low carbon steel backing carring a sintered tin-lead-bronze alloy (CuSn10Pb10) as a sliding layer. In order to improve tribological behavior the sliding layer can be machined with ball shaped indents to store oil or grease. In case of corrosive environment the backing can be copper plated. Products of bimetal bushing series are applied in operating conditions under medium loads, medium or high running speeds and high impact loads.Bimetal Bushing is used for wrapped bushes, thrust washers and bushes in connecting rods of gas engines, etc.Steel shell backed with a lead bronze lining bearing material for oil lubricated applications. This material has high load capacity and good fatigue properties. It is widely used in automotive applications such as compressors, steering gear, power steering, pedal bearings, king-pin bushes, tailgate pivots, mechanical handling and lifting equipment, hydraulic motors, agricultural machinery etc.

Physical & Mechanical Properties:

Bimetal bearing is made of high-quality cold-rolled steel plate with CuPb10Sn10 copper-lead alloy sintered on the surface as the bearing surface material, and various types of oil groove, oil hole or oil hole can be processed on the surface of the alloy layer according to the working conditions.
This kind of bearing not only has high fatigue strength, bearing capacity and impact resistance, but also has good corrosion resistance, suitable for medium speed under medium load and occasions with large impact load.
Bimetal Bearings SAE 792 CuPb10Sn10 with indents

It is made of high quality low-carbon steel, and withlead-tin-bronze(CuSn6Zn6Pb3 or CuSn10Pb10) alloy surface. Is sintered severaltimes under high temperature and then stick firmly onto the steel plate. It hashigh fatigue strength, load capacity and shock resistance. It applies con-rodof automobile engines, transmission gear-box, construction & agriculturemachinery etc.
External gear pump Bimetal bearing & motor bushing | Sliding Bearing Technology Bushing Blocks and Thrust Plates

Gear pump busing & bimetal bearings

Hydraulic external gear pump and motor applications with performance
Bimetal bearing, is a high-quality cold-rolled steel plate as the matrix, the surface sintered CuPb10Sn10 copper lead alloy as the bearing surface material, and according to the working conditions in the alloy layer surface processing of various types of oil groove, oil hole or oil hole, rolling produced from the sliding bearing.
This kind of bearing not only has high fatigue strength, bearing capacity and impact resistance, but also has good corrosion resistance.

Bearing Application Requirements

Pump Bearing Solution

External gear pumps and motors mounted with hydraulic bushing blocks are widely used in many industries such as construction, agriculture, automotive and material handling equipment and chemicals.
These industries seek both to improve the performance and reduce the size and weight of their equipment to meet stricter environmental and economic constraints.
A gear pump uses the meshing of gears to pump fluid by displacement. They are one of the most common types of pumps for hydraulic fluid power applications. Gear pumps are also widely used in chemical installations to pump high viscosity fluids.

External gear pumps and motors mounted with hydraulic bushing blocks are widely used in many industries such as construction, agriculture, automotive and material handling equipment and chemicals.

What is hydrodynamic Gear Pump Bearing Bushings?

Hydrodynamic Gear Pump Bearing Bushings is a kind of oilless bearing special designed for Hydrodynamic, External gear pumps and motors mounted with Hydrodynamic bushing blocks are widely used in many industries such as construction, agriculture, automotive and material handling equipment and chemicals.

Detailed Information

Bimetal bearing this product is one of the most powerful bearing capacity of double alloy bearing, the balance bridge bushing and gasket of heavy duty vehicle; The moving wheel and supporting wheel of the bulldozer; Automobile steel sheet bushing, all use this product. It is a widely used high - load low-speed sliding bearing.bimetal bearing is made of low carbon steel plate and surface sintered CuPb10Sn10 or cusn6zn6zn6pb3 material.

1. Sintered bronze lazer: God wear resistance and excellent load carrying capacity.

2. Steel backing:Setting the foundation of the bushings,the steel back provides exceptional stability, load carrying and heat dissipation characteristics.

Steel Backing and Leaded Bronze Overlay
Steel + CuPb10Sn10 with indents

This material is recommended to be used under the medium speed and medium load condition with oil or grease lubricating. It is widely used for motor rod ends, Kingpin bushing, undercarriage rollers, hydraulic cylinder rod eyes of construction machines and spherical joint bearings of agricultural machines. Because this material is with lead, the specific parts are not allowed to be used according to certain laws or regulations.
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Beyond Grease: A Deep Dive into Oilless Bushings & Why Viiplus Leads the Way

Friction is the enemy of efficiency. In countless machines, from massive industrial equipment to intricate automotive components, the constant battle against wear and tear dictates performance, longevity, and maintenance costs. Traditionally, grease and oil have been the go-to solutions, but they come with their own set of challenges: frequent re-lubrication, potential contamination, environmental concerns, and limitations in extreme conditions.

Enter the world of oilless bushings, also known as self-lubricating bearings or sliding bearings. These innovative components offer a smarter way to manage friction, delivering reliable movement without the need for external lubrication.

At Viiplus (www.viiplus.com), we don't just supply these components; we engineer solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in metallurgy and tribology (the science of friction, wear, and lubrication), we've become a leading name in sliding bearing technology. But what exactly are oilless bushings, and why should they be on your radar? Let's dive deeper.

What Exactly Are Oilless Bushings? The Science of Self-Lubrication

Unlike traditional ball or roller bearings that rely on rolling elements and require constant lubrication films, oilless bushings operate on the principle of sliding motion. Their "magic" lies in their material composition and structure, designed to provide their own lubrication at the bearing surface. This can be achieved through several key technologies:

1. Solid Lubricants Embedded: Materials like graphite, MoS₂, or PTFE are embedded directly into the metallic matrix (often bronze) of the bushing. As the shaft rotates or slides, a minuscule amount of this solid lubricant is transferred to the mating surface, creating a low-friction film.

2. Porous Metal Structures: Sintered bronze or iron materials are created with microscopic pores. These pores are vacuum-impregnated with oil during manufacturing. In operation, slight heating causes the oil to expand and seep onto the bearing surface, providing lubrication. When it cools, the capillary action draws the oil back in, creating a closed-loop system.

3. Layered Composites: These often feature a strong backing (like steel), an intermediate sintered layer (like bronze), and a low-friction overlay (often PTFE-based). The PTFE layer provides the primary sliding surface, offering extremely low friction.

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Contrasting Logic: Oilless vs. Traditionally Lubricated Bearings

The Tangible Benefits: Why Make the Switch?

Choosing oilless bushings isn't just about eliminating grease guns. It's about unlocking significant operational advantages:

• Drastically Reduced Maintenance: This is the most obvious benefit. No re-greasing means less labor, less scheduled downtime, and simplified maintenance protocols. Imagine the savings across a factory floor!

• Enhanced Reliability: Lubricant starvation is a major cause of bearing failure. Self-lubricating bearings ensure consistent lubrication, leading to predictable performance and longer service life, especially in hard-to-reach locations.

• Superior Performance in Harsh Conditions: Oilless bushings excel where traditional lubricants fail:

  • High Temperatures: Certain types can operate at temperatures far exceeding the limits of conventional greases.

  • Low Temperatures: No grease means no stiffening or freezing issues.

  • Contaminated Environments: The absence of sticky grease reduces the ingress of dirt, dust, and debris.

  • Vacuum or Underwater: Ideal for applications where liquid lubricants are impractical or impossible.

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• Cost Savings (Total Cost of Ownership): While the initial purchase price might sometimes be higher, the TCO is often significantly lower due to savings on lubricants, labor, downtime, and potential component failure replacement.

• Environmental Friendliness: Eliminating oil and grease leakage prevents contamination of products, machinery, and the environment. Crucial for industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.

• Compact & Simplified Designs: Without the need for lubrication systems (nipples, lines, reservoirs), machine designs can be more compact and streamlined.

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Exploring Viiplus's Portfolio: Finding Your Solution

Viiplus offers a comprehensive range of self-lubricating bearings designed to meet diverse application needs. Understanding the different series helps in selection:

• JDB Series (Graphite Plugged Bronze): Excellent for high-load, low-speed applications, intermittent motion, and high temperatures. The graphite plugs provide continuous solid lubrication. Ideal for heavy machinery, molds, and hydraulic components.

• SF Series (PTFE-Based Composite): Typically metal-backed (SF-1: steel, SF-2: steel/bronze) with a PTFE-based lining. Offers very low friction, good wear resistance, and suitability for dry running or marginal lubrication. Common in automotive, office equipment, and hydraulics.

• JF Series (Bimetal Bushings): Combines a steel backing with a sintered bronze or lead-bronze lining. Good load capacity and fatigue strength. Often used with grease or oil but can operate marginally lubricated. Found in engines, chassis parts, and agricultural machinery.

• FB Series (Wrapped Bronze): Often made from bronze strip, sometimes with lubrication pockets or through-holes. A cost-effective solution for medium loads and speeds, typically requiring initial greasing but offering extended re-lubrication intervals.

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Quick Comparison Chart (General Guide):

(Note: This is a simplified guide. Always consult specific product data sheets or Viiplus experts for precise application requirements.)

Uncertain which material or type suits your project? Our Bushing Material Selection Guide is designed to help, or Contact Us for a Free Quote and Expert Advice.

Why Partner with Viiplus? Expertise Meets Quality

Choosing the right supplier is as critical as choosing the right bushing. Here’s why companies worldwide trust Viiplus:

• Deep Expertise: Our foundation in metallurgy and tribology, coupled with a talented R&D team, means we understand the science behind reliable movement. We don't just sell; we solve friction challenges.

• Uncompromising Quality: We employ advanced manufacturing techniques (including sand casting, centrifugal casting, metal casting, investment casting) and a rigorous quality management system, ensuring every bushing meets the highest standards.

• Comprehensive Range: From standard metric sizes in JDB, SF, JF, and FB series to custom solutions including cylindrical, flange, double flange bushings, wear plates, and guide rails – we have the portfolio to match your needs.

• Global Reach, Seamless Logistics: Based in China, we ship sliding bearings worldwide. Our professional team handles customs clearance efficiently, ensuring smooth, timely delivery with all necessary documentation.

• Customer-Centric Approach: We believe in ethical practices and building trust. We offer flexible production (single units to large series), competitive pricing, and  online support.

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