WMUB Plain Bearings

WMUB® Plain Bearings from Bowman

WMUB® Plain Bearings from Bowman

The WMUB® Plain Bearing range builds on Bowman’s proven WMU wrapped bearing technology by incorporating a bronze backing for greater strength, durability, and performance in demanding industrial environments. Manufactured with a solid bronze backing, a porous sintered bronze interlayer, and a low-friction PTFE sliding surface, these bronze backed plain bearings deliver excellent wear resistance, reduced friction, and long service life without the need for continuous lubrication. The combination of advanced composite materials and robust construction makes them ideal for applications where reliability, efficiency, and minimal maintenance are essential.

A major advantage of the WMUB® range is its enhanced load-carrying capability. Compared with steel-backed alternatives, the bronze backing provides greater compressive strength, improved fatigue resistance, and superior structural rigidity under heavy loads. This allows the bearings to maintain dimensional stability and consistent performance in applications subjected to continuous operation, shock loading, or frequent start-stop cycles. As a high load PTFE bushing, the WMUB® range is particularly well suited to demanding engineering environments where durability is critical. The bronze construction also offers excellent corrosion resistance, making these corrosion resistant bushings suitable for marine, offshore, chemical processing, and other harsh operating conditions.

The PTFE sliding layer provides exceptionally low friction and excellent dry-running characteristics, allowing these dry running bronze bushings to operate with little or no lubrication. Reduced maintenance requirements help minimise downtime while preventing contamination in applications where grease cannot be used. This combination of low wear and reliable performance extends equipment service life and lowers overall operating costs.

Bowman supplies metric bronze bushings and imperial sizes as standard, with an in-house machining service available to manufacture bespoke dimensions for OEM and replacement applications. As an experienced PTFE bearing manufacturer UK, Bowman also produces custom bronze backed PTFE bushing solutions to suit unique engineering requirements. Widely used as heavy duty plain bearings in hydraulic equipment, construction machinery, mining, marine systems, pumps, industrial automation, and material handling equipment, WMUB® bearings deliver dependable, maintenance-free performance where high loads, low friction, and long service life are essential.

Matching Bearings

Material Unit Measurement Part Number Inner Diameter Outer Diameter Length Backing Material Tolerance Range Action Button
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 04 055 04 4 5.5 4 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 04 055 06 4 5.5 6 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 04 055 10 4 5.5 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 05 07 05 5 7 5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 05 07 10 5 7 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 06 08 04 6 8 4 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 06 08 06 6 8 6 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 06 08 08 6 8 8 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 06 08 10 6 8 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 08 10 06 8 10 6 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 08 10 08 8 10 8 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 08 10 10 8 10 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 08 10 12 8 10 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 08 10 15 8 10 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 10 12 04 10 12 4 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 10 12 08 10 12 8 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 10 12 10 10 12 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 10 12 12 10 12 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 10 12 15 10 12 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 10 12 20 10 12 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 100 105 100 100 105 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 100 105 50 100 105 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 100 105 60 100 105 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 100 105 70 100 105 70 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 100 105 80 100 105 80 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 100 105 90 100 105 90 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 100 105 115 100 105 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 105 110 100 105 110 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 105 110 20 105 110 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 105 110 25 105 110 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 105 110 60 105 110 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 110 115 115 110 115 115 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 110 115 60 110 115 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 110 115 65 110 115 65 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 12 14 08 12 14 8 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 12 14 10 12 14 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 12 14 12 12 14 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 12 14 15 12 14 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 12 14 20 12 14 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 12 14 25 12 14 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 120 125 60 120 125 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 120 125 70 120 125 70 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 120 125 80 120 125 80 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 120 125 100 120 125 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 125 130 60 125 130 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 125 130 100 125 130 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 130 135 100 130 135 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 130 135 60 130 135 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 14 16 10 14 16 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 14 16 12 14 16 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 14 16 15 14 16 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 14 16 20 14 16 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 14 16 25 14 16 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 140 145 100 140 145 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 140 145 60 140 145 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 15 17 10 15 17 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 15 17 12 15 17 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 15 17 15 15 17 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 15 17 20 15 17 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 15 17 25 15 17 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 150 155 100 150 155 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 150 155 50 150 155 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 150 155 60 150 155 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 150 155 80 150 155 80 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 16 18 10 16 18 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 16 18 12 16 18 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 16 18 15 16 18 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 16 18 20 16 18 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 16 18 25 16 18 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 160 165 100 160 165 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 160 165 60 160 165 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 160 165 70 160 165 70 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 160 165 80 160 165 80 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 165 170 100 165 170 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 18 20 15 18 20 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 18 20 20 18 20 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 18 20 25 18 20 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 180 185 100 180 185 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 180 185 60 180 185 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 180 185 70 180 185 70 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 185 190 100 185 190 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 185 190 60 185 190 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 185 190 90 185 190 90 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 190 195 100 190 195 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 190 195 60 190 195 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 190 195 90 190 195 90 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 195 200 60 195 200 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 195 200 100 195 200 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 20 23 10 20 23 10 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 20 23 15 20 23 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 20 23 20 20 23 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 20 23 25 20 23 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 20 23 30 20 23 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 200 205 60 200 205 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 200 205 100 200 205 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 200 205 125 200 205 125 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 200 205 150 200 205 150 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 205 210 60 205 210 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 205 210 100 205 210 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 210 215 60 210 215 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 210 215 100 210 215 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 22 25 15 22 25 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 22 25 20 22 25 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 22 25 25 22 25 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 22 25 30 22 25 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 220 225 60 220 225 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 220 225 100 220 225 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 230 235 60 230 235 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 230 235 100 230 235 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 24 27 15 24 27 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 24 27 20 24 27 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 24 27 25 24 27 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 24 27 30 24 27 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 240 245 60 240 245 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 240 245 100 240 245 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 240 245 120 240 245 120 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 25 28 12 25 28 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 25 28 15 25 28 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 25 28 20 25 28 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 25 28 25 25 28 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 25 28 30 25 28 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 250 255 60 250 255 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 250 255 100 250 255 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 260 265 25 260 265 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 260 265 60 260 265 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 260 265 100 260 265 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 28 32 20 28 32 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 28 32 25 28 32 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 28 32 30 28 32 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 280 285 25 280 285 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 280 285 60 280 285 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 280 285 100 280 285 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 30 34 15 30 34 15 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 30 34 20 30 34 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 30 34 25 30 34 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 30 34 30 30 34 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 30 34 40 30 34 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 32 36 20 32 36 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 32 36 30 32 36 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 32 36 40 32 36 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 35 39 20 35 39 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 35 39 25 35 39 25 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 35 39 30 35 39 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 35 39 35 35 39 35 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 35 39 40 35 39 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 35 39 50 35 39 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 40 44 20 40 44 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 40 44 30 40 44 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 40 44 40 40 44 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 40 44 50 40 44 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 45 50 20 45 50 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 45 50 30 45 50 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 45 50 40 45 50 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 45 50 45 45 50 45 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 45 50 50 45 50 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 50 55 20 50 55 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 50 55 30 50 55 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 50 55 40 50 55 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 50 55 50 50 55 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 50 55 60 50 55 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 55 60 20 55 60 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 55 60 30 55 60 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 55 60 40 55 60 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 55 60 50 55 60 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 55 60 60 55 60 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 60 65 20 60 65 20 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 60 65 30 60 65 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 60 65 40 60 65 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 60 65 50 60 65 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 60 65 60 60 65 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 60 65 70 60 65 70 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 65 70 30 65 70 30 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 65 70 40 65 70 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 65 70 50 65 70 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 65 70 60 65 70 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 65 70 70 65 70 70 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 70 75 40 70 75 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 70 75 50 70 75 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 70 75 60 70 75 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 70 75 70 70 75 70 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 75 80 40 75 80 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 75 80 50 75 80 50 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 75 80 60 75 80 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 75 80 80 75 80 80 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 80 85 60 80 85 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 80 85 80 80 85 80 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 80 85 100 80 85 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 85 90 60 85 90 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 85 90 90 85 90 90 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 85 90 100 85 90 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 90 95 60 90 95 60 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUB 90 95 100 90 95 100 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 05 07 05 - 10 X 1 5 7 5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 06 08 04 - 12 X 1 6 8 4 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 06 08 07 - 12 X 1 6 8 7 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 06 08 08 - 12 X 1 6 8 8 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 08 10 05.5 - 15 X 1 8 10 5.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 08 10 07.5 - 15 X 1 8 10 7.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 08 10 09.5 - 15 X 1 8 10 9.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 10 12 07 - 18 X 1 10 12 7 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 10 12 09 - 18 X 1 10 12 9 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 10 12 12 - 18 X 1 10 12 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 10 12 17 - 18 X 1 10 12 17 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 12 14 07 - 20 X 1 12 14 7 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 12 14 09 - 20 X 1 12 14 9 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 12 14 12 - 20 X 1 12 14 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 12 14 17 - 20 X 1 12 14 17 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 14 16 12 - 22 X 1 14 16 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 14 16 17 - 22 X 1 14 16 17 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 15 17 09 - 23 X 1 15 17 9 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 15 17 12 - 23 X 1 15 17 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 15 17 17 - 23 X 1 15 17 17 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 16 18 12 - 24 X 1 16 18 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 16 18 17 - 24 X 1 16 18 17 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 18 20 12 - 26 X 1 18 20 12 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 18 20 17 - 26 X 1 18 20 17 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 18 20 22 - 26 X 1 18 20 22 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 20 23 11.5 - 30 X 1.5 20 23 11.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 20 23 16.5 - 30 X 1.5 20 23 16.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 20 23 21.5 - 30 X 1.5 20 23 21.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 25 28 11.5 - 35 X 1.5 25 28 11.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 25 28 16.5 - 35 X 1.5 25 28 16.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 25 28 21.5 - 35 X 1.5 25 28 21.5 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 30 34 16 - 42 X 2 30 34 16 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 30 34 26 - 42 X 2 30 34 26 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 35 39 16 - 47 X 2 35 39 16 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 35 39 26 - 47 X 2 35 39 26 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 40 44 16 - 53 X 2 40 44 16 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 40 44 26 - 53 X 2 40 44 26 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 45 50 16 - 58 X 2.5 45 50 16 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 45 50 26 - 58 X 2.5 45 50 26 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 50 55 40 - 65 X 2.5 50 55 40 Bronze
WMUB® Bronze Backed PTFE Lined Bearings Metric WMUBF 60 65 40 - 80 X 2.5 60 65 40 Bronze

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 WMUB® bronze backed plain bearings?

WMUB® bronze backed plain bearings are self-lubricating composite bearings designed for demanding applications requiring higher load capacity and long service life. They feature a solid bronze backing, a porous sintered bronze interlayer, and a low-friction PTFE sliding surface, delivering excellent wear resistance, reduced friction, and maintenance-free operation.

How does WMUB® compare to WMU® for high load applications?

While both WMU® and WMUB® bearings use a PTFE-lined sliding surface, WMUB® bearings incorporate a bronze backing instead of steel. This provides greater compressive strength, improved fatigue resistance, and enhanced structural rigidity, making WMUB® the preferred choice for high load PTFE bushings and more demanding operating conditions.

Can WMUB® plain bearings run without lubrication?

Yes. WMUB® plain bearings are specifically designed for dry-running operation. The PTFE sliding layer provides excellent low-friction performance without the need for continuous lubrication, reducing maintenance requirements while delivering reliable long-term performance.

What is the PV rating of WMUB® bronze backed bearings?

WMUB® bearings are engineered to provide excellent PV (pressure-velocity) performance for demanding industrial applications. The maximum allowable PV value depends on operating conditions such as load, speed, shaft material, temperature, and duty cycle. Bowman can provide detailed technical guidance and performance data to help select the correct bearing for your application.

Where are bronze backed plain bearings typically used?

Bronze backed plain bearings are commonly used in heavy-duty applications where high loads, corrosion resistance, and maintenance-free operation are essential. Typical industries include construction, mining, marine, agriculture, hydraulic equipment, industrial automation, material handling, pumps, compressors, and general engineering, where long service life and dependable performance are critical.

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