NORGLIDE® MP

A composite bearing material designed for high-volume bearing production.

NORGLIDE® MP is a maintenance-free bearing material manufactured by sintering a wear-resistant PTFE-based polymer onto a metallic woven mesh. This unique construction provides excellent load-carrying capacity while enabling easy manual or automated handling and installation.

NORGLIDE® MP is suitable for a wide range of applications, including those operating in harsh chemical environments. The material offers outstanding forming characteristics, allowing for interference-fit bearing-to-shaft designs that can generate specific torque requirements or eliminate clearance.

Availability

The metallic woven mesh is available in either tin bronze or stainless steel. The standard PTFE formulation contains glass fiber and graphite fillers, while alternative fillers can be supplied upon request.

Available bushing configurations include:

   - Thrust washers

   - Cylindrical bushings

   - Flanged bushings

   - Deep-drawn bushings

NORGLIDE® MP can also be supplied as a composite material bonded to other backing materials, with one side etched for adhesion. Alternative backing options, including steel and plastic substrates, are available to meet specific application requirements.

Key Benefits

   - Maintenance-free operation

   - High load-bearing capacity

   - Excellent chemical resistance

   - Suitable for automated assembly processes

   - Superior formability and dimensional stability

   - Supports interference-fit designs for torque control and clearance elimination

   - Multiple material and backing options available