Bowman Oilless® Washers

About Bowman Oilless® Washers

About Bowman Oilless® Washers

Bowman Oilless® bearings are developed for high-load, low-speed applications and manufactured from rotational cast, high-strength bronze using specially formed graphite plugs as solid lubrication.

Our Bowman Oilless thrust washers are designed to provide reliable performance in demanding applications where conventional lubrication is impractical. The WMOW oilless washer range is available in metric and imperial sizes, offering dependable performance for applications involving axial loads and sliding movement.

As a specialist WMO washer range manufacturer, Bowman provides dry running bronze washers and graphite lubricated washers engineered for durability and reduced maintenance. Our axial load bronze washers are suitable for demanding operating conditions where consistent thrust performance is required.

Our in-house machining service can also produce non-standard sizes to meet specific customer requirements, providing a flexible oilless thrust washer UK solution. With solid graphite lubrication, Bowman Oilless® thrust washers offer a maintenance free thrust washer solution for applications where reliable, low-maintenance operation is essential.

Matching Bearings

Material Unit Measurement Part Number Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Thickness Tolerance Range Action Button
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 10 30 03 10 30 3
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 12 40 03 12 40 3
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 13 40 03 13 40 3
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 14 40 03 14 40 3
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 15 50 03 15 50 3
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 16 50 03 16 50 3
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 18 50 03 18 50 3
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 20 50 05 20 50 5
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 25 55 05 25 55 5
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 30 60 05 30 60 5
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 35.2 7 05 35 70 5
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 40 80 07 40 80 7
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 45.3 90 07 45 90 7
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 50 100 08 50 100 8
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 55 110 08 55 110 8
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 60 120 08 60 120 8
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 65 125 08 65 125 8
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 70 130 10 70 130 10
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 75 130 10 75 130 10
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 80.3 150 10 80 150 10
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 90 170 10 90 170 10
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 100 190 10 100 190 10
Bowman Oilless® Bearings Metric WMOW 120 200 10 120 200 10

Frequently Asked Questions

If the answer to your question is not listed below, please feel free to give us a call directly on +44 (0)1235 462500 or email us at sales@bowman.co.uk.

What are Bowman Oilless® thrust washers?

Bowman Oilless® thrust washers are high-strength bronze components designed for high-load, low-speed applications. The WMOW oilless washer range uses specially formed graphite plugs to provide solid lubrication, enabling reliable dry-running performance with reduced maintenance.

What is the difference between a washer and a thrust washer?

A standard washer is generally used to distribute load or protect a mating surface around a fastener. A thrust washer is specifically designed to accommodate axial loads and sliding movement between components. Bowman Oilless® thrust washers are engineered as axial load bronze washers for demanding applications.

What sizes of WMOW washers are available?

The WMOW oilless washer range is available in both metric and imperial sizes. Bowman can also manufacture non-standard dimensions through its in-house machining service to meet specific application requirements.

What axial loads can Oilless® washers handle?

The load capacity depends on factors including washer dimensions, material, operating speed, temperature, and application conditions. As a specialist WMO washer range manufacturer, Bowman can assess your requirements and recommend a suitable dry running bronze washer for the expected axial load.

Can Bowman make custom washer sizes?

Yes. Bowman can produce non-standard sizes to meet specific customer requirements. Our in-house machining capabilities allow us to manufacture customised graphite lubricated washers and maintenance free thrust washer solutions based on your required dimensions and application conditions.

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