Optimizing transportation performance with advanced custom solutions

Reduce emissions, Improve lifetime:

Kugler Bimetal provides Kugler Bimetal offers cutting-edge solutions for the transportation sector, including high-performance hydrodynamic bearings, crankshaft bearings and connecting rod bushings. Engineered to endure extreme conditions, our components deliver exceptional durability, reliability, and safety. Serving industries from marine to rail, customers come to us when looking for bimetal and trimetal solutions for their future generation of engines and equipment.

Benefits

Enhanced durability and reliability :

Our hydrostatic bearings and advanced components are designed to withstand extreme loads and hasrsh conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance and reducing the risk of mechanical failure.

CO2 Emissions

By reducing friction and wear, our solutions improve energy efficiency, minimize downtime, and lower maintenance costs across rail, marine and heavy duty engines.

Custom-engineered solutions :

We provide tailor-made components adapted to the specific needs of each transportation system, offering superior performance and seamless integration into your existing system.

Products

THRUST RADIAL BEARINGS

  • Withstands extreme loads and stresses.
  • Ensures excellent sliding properties at high speeds, even with temporary lubrication loss.
  • Highly resistant to vibrations and resonances.
  • Allows minimal bearing clearance with maximum precision.
  • Endures high temperatures up to +250°C (450°F).
  • Extended lifespan for enhanced durability and performance.

SLIDING BEARINGS

  • Compact design for reduced construction volume and significant weight savings of journal bearings.
  • Wide range of base materials available, including AISI 1045, 4340, 17-4PH, and more.
  • Withstands extreme temperature variations (-95°F to 480°F).
  • Ideal for high-load, high-stress, and impact-resistant applications.
  • Enhanced durability with superior corrosion resistance.

FLOATING SLEEVES

  • Designed to withstand high loads and stresses.
  • Excellent sliding properties, even in low-lubrication conditions.
  • Strong resistance to shocks and vibrations.
  • Steel ring ensures no bearing deformation.
  • Extended lifespan with minimal maintenance requirements.

TRIMETAL SPHERICAL BEARING

  • Tokat® bronze, cast onto steel, ensures high load-bearing capacity and stress resistance.
  • Outstanding sliding properties with optimized run-in flash for improved performance.
  • Flashing possible with tin, Nickel-PTFE, PbIn and much more
  • State-of-the-art industrial equipment and EN 9100 certification guarantee full compliance with customer specifications.

Recommendation for using Kugler Bimetallic Components
Contact our team to learn more about our recommendations for the shape, clearance and surface conditions of your next project.

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