Products Self-lubricating bearings
The bearing shown in the photo is made of bronze powder by uniaxial pressing. The microscopic cavities following pressing (porosities) are filled with oil, which comes to the surface when the bearing is used.

Normally used dimensions are diameters between 2 and 60 mm.
Danish Name Selvsmørende lejer
Category Technical, Mechanics
Materials Bronze (copper and tin)
Oil
Processes Uniaxial pressing
Oil filling
References Dansk Sintermetal A/S
Keywords Powder technology
Wear resistance
Porous materials
Friction
Price With the dimensions inner outer diameter 16/20 mm and the length 16 mm (Jan. 1992):
8,9 DKK (per bearing when ordering one);
3,3 DKK (per bearing when ordering 100).
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