Oilite® Thrust Washers

As a trusted oilite thrust washers supplier, Bowman offers a comprehensive range of Oilite® thrust washers designed to provide reliable, self-lubricating performance in applications subjected to axial loads. Manufactured from oil-impregnated sintered bronze, these precision components are engineered to reduce friction, minimise wear, and extend service life without the need for regular external lubrication.

Thrust washers are used to support axial or thrust loads on rotating shafts while maintaining accurate positioning of moving components. They are particularly suitable for applications where assembly constraints prevent the use of a flanged bearing or where an additional thrust surface is required at the non-flanged end of a bearing. Bowman supplies high-quality sintered bronze thrust washers, self-lubricating thrust washers, bronze thrust washers, and oil impregnated washers for a wide variety of industrial applications.

The porous bronze structure of Oilite® washers is permanently impregnated with lubricating oil, allowing lubricant to be released gradually during operation. This self-lubricating design helps reduce maintenance requirements, lowers operating noise, and delivers dependable performance in continuous or intermittent duty cycles. These oilite washers are widely used in gearboxes, electric motors, pumps, automotive transmissions, conveyors, agricultural machinery, and general industrial equipment where reliable thrust support is essential.

For optimum performance, thrust applications should not exceed a PV value of 0.36 N/mm² × m/s. Surface velocity should be calculated using the mean diameter of the thrust face, while pressure should be based on the total thrust area. Operating within these recommended limits helps maximise bearing life and maintain consistent performance.

Bowman also offers an in-house machining service to manufacture non-standard thrust bushing washers with bespoke internal diameters, outside diameters, thicknesses, and tolerances to meet specific application requirements. Whether replacing obsolete components or designing new equipment, our engineering team can provide precision-machined solutions tailored to your needs.

As an experienced oilite thrust washers supplier and oilite thrust washer distributor, Bowman combines extensive stock availability, technical expertise, and global distribution to deliver premium-quality bearing components for customers worldwide.

Standard Oilite® thrust washers are available in imperial sizes only.