GGB tribological solutions move the industrial world one step closer to the future. Our products are used in tens of thousands of critical applications every day—around the planet. Our goal is to provide reliable, maintenance-free surface solutions for almost any application—no matter where those demands take our products.
GGB's diverse polymer coating solutions encompass some of the most state-of-the-art coating technologies available. Our TriboShield® product line includes seven standard formulations that cover the full spectrum of mechanical, thermal and chemical capabilities offered by today's coating materials. They can also be applied to nearly any surface, regardless of shape or material, making their potential almost endless. And when it comes to working with and enhancing the performance of your existing bearing and polymer coatings solutions, our TriboMate product line is specifically designed to be paired up— all leading to enhanced performance.
The excellent low friction and high wear resistance performance of GGB metal-polymer bearings make them ideal for hundreds of applications in numerous and diverse industries. Depending upon application requirements, metal-polymer composite bearings can be produced in many shapes and sizes.
GGB's Engineered Plastic Polymer bearings provide excellent wear resistance and low friction in both dry and lubricated operating conditions over a wide range of applications. Engineered plastic bearings are made from thermoplastic bearing material processed by injection moulding. This production method enables us to produce unlimited dimensions in accordance to our standard, and also parts with special designs and features.
GGB's Fiber Reinforced Composite products typically consists of a filament-wound, fiberglass-impregnated, epoxy backing with a variety of low-friction wear-resistant bearing linings. These self-lubricating fiber reinforced composite bearings are particularly effective in applications where the relative motion is not sufficient to promote circulation of the oil or grease used with more conventional bearings. GGB Fiber Reinforced Composite bearings are available as bushes, plates, bearing segments and special forms, depending on the particular material type.
Bimetal and metal bearings offer excellent corrosion resistance in industrial outdoor applications and in water, marine and offshore environments. GGB offers a broad range of sizes, forms and materials in monometallic and bimetallic bearings.
Engineered as a solution to conquer misalignment reduction when high demands are placed on bearings, GGB's UNI, MINI and EXALIGN® self-aligning shaft bearing assemblies offer improved equipment performance under standard bearing assemblies by reducing stress and friction. Offering superior performance in a wide variety of applications, GGB's self-aligning assemblies are available in both standard and custom configurations.
GGB has been putting the world in motion for over 120 years with industry-leading tribological bearings, coatings and assemblies. From Polymer Coatings and Metal-Polymer bearings to Fiber Reinforced Composite bearings and self-aligning shaft bearing assemblies, our solutions are specifically designed to reduce friction and optimize performance and durability.
Tribology is the science of wear, friction and lubrication, and encompasses how interacting surfaces and other tribo-elements behave in relative motion in natural and artificial systems. This includes bearing design and lubrication.
GGB’s TriboU is intended to provide the working engineer, who may or may not be a user of GGB’s surface engineered solutions, to understand and implement basic tribological concepts in the design, manufacture and use of industrial equipment.
At GGB, we aren’t afraid to take risks for our customers. We are passionate about the work we do and believe that same passion contributes to the level of innovation that can enhance human potential. We take pride in working closely with customers in the early stage of a design to think broadly and boldly, and to expand beyond traditional surface engineered solutions. We offer reliable partnerships based on trust, compassion, determination, collaboration and respect.
GGB seeks out collaborative, long-term relationships with each one of our customers. Our diverse expertise gives us a deep understanding of the challenges you face. When you partner with us early, our GGB engineering team is able to review your assemblies and make sure both the bearing and surrounding components are optimized for performance and cost-effectiveness.
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Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial
Next year marks the 60th anniversary of GGB’s iconic DU® bearings. In 1956 Glacier Metal Company, GGB’s predecessor revolutionized the bearing industry with the introduction of the world’s first self-lubricating metal polymer plain bearings.
Their success lies in the unique composite bearing structure comprised of a steel backing for mechanical strength and a porous sintered bronze interlayer impregnated with PTFE and lead for high wear resistance and extremely low friction properties.
This structure provides the following benefits:
Since this initial breakthrough development, GGB has gained years of experience in polymer processing and compositional formulations which has led to a series of self-lubricating metal-polymer bearing products optimized for greater performance.
These advances have resulted in a range of stronger, more durable and environmentally friendly lead-free bushings and bearings (in accordance with EU directives such ELV, RoHS and WEEE) that perform excellently under extreme conditions in both dry and lubricated applications.
For example, originally developed for use in high performance automotive shock absorbers and other heavy duty hydraulic applications, DP4® and bronze-backed DP4-B metal-polymer bushings are now used in a wide range of both automotive and for industrial applications.
In addition to automotive shock absorbers, DP4® bearings are used in braking systems; clutches; gearboxes and transmissions; door, hood and trunk hinges; convertible tops; pedal systems; pumps; seating mechanisms; steering systems; and wiper systems. Available in wide range of standard sizes and shapes (cylindrical and flanged bushings, thrust washers and sliding plates), industrial applications include aerospace, agricultural and construction equipment; food and beverage; marine; material handling; office equipment; packaging equipment; pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders; railroad and tramways, textile machinery; and valves.
In lubricated applications DP31 PTFE bushings provide superior performance low friction and resistance to wear, fatigue, flow erosion and cavitation. Typical applications include fuel injection pumps, power steering pumps, compressors, engine valve-train bearings, struts and shock absorbers, hydraulic cylinders, transmission bearings, and hydraulic pumps and motors.
Additionally, DP10 bearings are recommended for marginally lubricated applications and DP11 bearings for dry applications. In particular, DP11 performs excellently in applications with high frequency, low amplitude oscillating movements such as pulley dampers, belt and chain tensioners, twin mass flywheels, clutches, solenoids and others.
To find out more about how GGB’s products and solutions can offer additional value to your application, contact GGB directly or through your local GGB representative.
Our experts are ready to help you find the right solution for your specific application.