NORGLIDE^® T Bearings comprise a simple arrangement of a metal shell for strength and a PTFE sliding layer for low friction performance. This material structure enables machining on the housing bore – which is an alternative to the sizing process – to obtain the tightest tolerances on the inside diameter. 

The backing layer can be modified such as with the addition of rubber in NORGLIDE^® X2T and aluminium cladding in NORGLIDE® TALC.  

The PTFE layer isolates noise and allows the design of interference fit bearings. Bearings of 0.75 mm thickness or bigger can be produced with an interference fit in the housing bore. Various methods are available to protect the steel shell from corrosion.