Nyliner bearings are the ideal alternative to bronze or other metal replacement in high rotational speed applications. They are used widely by the automotive, appliance, office machine, and marine industries. Nyliner bearings are made to eliminate stick slip and metal on metal contact with injection molded quality engineered thermoplastics. Technology used in both the sleeve type and flanged type bearings allows smooth, accurate, low friction rotary, and linear or oscillating motion. An outstanding combination of advanced thin wall construction, unique compensation gap, and Thomson Engineering Polymer material assures exceptional bearing performance.

Polymer bearings can maintain specific proportions, necessary for precise fits, using advanced thin wall construction coupled with state of the art injection molding technology. This thin wall construction is especially effective in preventing heat build- up across the wall section of the part. The potential for bearing failure is greatly reduced due to this technology.

Unique compensation gap technology is featured in every bearing. The compensation gap is the built in axial slot across the part length that allows the bearing diameter to adjust automatically due to variation in temperature and humidity. In addition, the axial nature enables the bearing to maintain its radial load-bearing surface area.

Thomson Engineered Polymers (TEP) material enables us to effectively mold blends of high compressive strength and low friction materials to provide target solutions to application design challenges. TEP’s are tough, durable and water-resistant plastics that provide our customers with a low amount of friction.

Polymer bearings have several advantages over oil impregnated metal or bronze bearings in high rotational speed applications. These bearings were made with polymer to be low maintenance. Metal is subject to corrosion due to environmental factors, and usually requires a secondary oiling/grease lubrication process. Polymer bearings offer a fast and simple assembly that is first choice when compared to bearings made of other materials.

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