This webinar was presented live on Wednesday November 20, 2019. Please click below to view on demand. 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT     An industry leader in tribology, GGB has developed a comprehensive suite of solutions to meet the demands of surfaces in motion. GGB offers a perfect combination of materials for…

If you know harsh conditions, then you know its effect on assembly wear and tear. From poor lubricant retention results and frequent downtime to part failure — worn bearings cost time and money. That’s GGB designed DX 10. It’s a tribological solution engineered for environments where high loads, shock, heat and abrasive contamination would typically […]

Are you in need of a solution that can withstand extreme temperatures without forfeiting on performance? The number of applications that operate under extreme temperatures is on the rise and so is the demand for solutions that can withstand them. GGB’s new solution, PyroSlide 1100 high-temperature powder metal bearings, are designed to not only meet […]

Getting down to the details in aircraft cabin design When engineers consider the importance of customized bearing solutions in aerospace applications, it’s typically in high-stakes applications directly related to vital aircraft functions. Bearings used in the aircraft’s passenger cabin, on the other hand, may seem like a cost-cutting opportunity with a simple, pre-determined bearing design. […]

The new engineered plastics tribological material adds to their tribological range of products Highlights: New material broadens the range of GGB’s engineered plastics products to better meet customer needs. Provides the ideal combination of performance and price for certain applications, such as water pumps, pulley dampers, automotive interiors and hydrodynamic applications, among others. Made-to-order in […]

In accordance with FAA requirements, GGB EP 43 and EP 63 self-lubricating engineered plastics bushings passed a variety of flammability and toxicity tests for interior aircraft certification. The tests demonstrated that the EP 43 and EP 63 engineered plastic material complies with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 25.853 and 25.855, making them suitable for interior aircraft […]

Edited by Mike Santora In the traditional product design model, bearing selection isn’t usually a large factor. Not much differentiates one bearing from another, the thinking goes, so why spend time considering the type of bearing to be used when they’re all basically the same? Jonathan Checketts and Kim Evans are on a mission to […]

GGB Bearing Technology recently added EP 43 self-lubricating engineered plastic bearings to its growing list of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved products. GGB’s EP 43 passed FAA compliance requirements in a variety of flammability and toxicity tests for interior aircraft certification, making it suitable for interior aircraft applications such as seats, hinges, latches and passenger bins. […]

GGB Bearing Technology EXALIGN, MINI and UNI self-aligning bearing assemblies compensate for shaft misalignment up to +/- 5º, reducing edge-load, premature wear and power transfer deficiencies. Highlights: GGB self-aligning bearing assemblies work with a wide range of GGB plain bearings, simplify installation and increase application service life. GGB self-aligning bearing housings adjust to +/- 5 […]

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Sixty years ago, GGB Bearing Technology’s predecessor company, U.K.-based Glacier Metal Company, introduced the DU, the world’s first self-lubricating metal-polymer plain bearing material. DU bearings combine the high load capacity and dimensional rigidity of lubricated metallic bearings with the performance self-lubrication. The structure of the bearings consists of a rigid steel or corrosion-resistant bronze backing […]

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GGB Bearing Technology has announced that its DU metal-polymer bearings played a crucial role in the rover that recently landed on Mars, popularly known as Curiosity. The DU metal-polymer bearings are vital components in Curiosity’s drill, which the rover uses in acquiring rock samples from the Martian landscape. These self-lubricating bearings are extremely durable and […]

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