High-Performance Plain Bearings and Joint Components

Discover our complete range of plain bearings and joint components reliable, durable, and easy to install. Engineered to optimize the performance and service life of your industrial equipment. Our solutions self-lubricating, metallic, polymer, or bimetallic cover all applications, from standard uses to the most demanding operating conditions.

Our plain bearings and joint components stand for precision, durability, and maximum operational reliability in industrial applications. Whether for standard solutions or complex operating conditions, we provide precisely engineered components that enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. Benefit from innovative materials, advanced manufacturing processes, and uncompromising quality.

Metal-polymer dry plain bearings

Self-lubricating plain bearing made from a steel–bronze–polymer composite, maintenance-free and ready to install. Manufactured in accordance with DIN ISO 3547 and RoHS compliant, featuring a PTFE sliding layer for minimal friction and extended service life.

Low-maintenance metal-polymer dry plain bearing

Wrapped, low-maintenance dry plain bearings made from a steel bronzepolymer composite. Manufactured in accordance with DIN ISO 3547, suitable for oil and grease lubrication, ready to install, and RoHS compliant.

Monometal plain bearing – low-maintenance / maintenance-free

Wrapped, low-maintenance and maintenance-free plain bearings made from solid bronze. Manufactured in accordance with DIN ISO 3547, suitable for oil and grease lubrication, ready to install, and RoHS compliant.

Solid bronze plain bearing maintenance-free

Maintenance-free sliding elements made from solid bronze with integrated solid lubricant inserts. Wear-resistant, durable, and corrosion-resistant. Also available in RoHS-compliant versions upon request.

Copper-alloy plain bearing low-maintenance

Machined solid plain bearings, manufactured in accordance with DIN ISO 4379 or to customer drawings. Suitable for oil and grease lubrication and ready to install. Highly wear-resistant, durable, and reliable ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Fibre-reinforced plastic plain bearing maintenance-free

Filament-wound composite plain bearings. Wear- and impact-resistant, chemically resistant, ready to install, and RoHS compliant ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Polymer Gleitlager
Polymer plain bearing maintenance-free

Spherical plain bearings and rod ends for oscillating, pivoting, or rotating movements at low speeds, compliant with DIN ISO 12240. They offer flexibility and precision and are ideal for industrial joint mechanisms.

Bimetall Gleitlager
Bimetal plain bearing – low-maintenance / maintenance-free

Multi-layer plain bearings for lubricated applications, featuring a low coefficient of friction and high wear resistance. Deliver maximum performance and extended service life, even in demanding industrial environments.

Sintermetall Gleitlager
Sintered metal plain bearing – self-lubricating

Filament-wound composite plain bearings. Wear- and impact-resistant, with excellent chemical resistance, ready to install, and RoHS compliant. Ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Maintenance-free bronze-mesh plain bearing
Maintenance-free bronze-mesh plain bearing

Maintenance-free plain bearings made from bronze mesh, offering high load capacity and excellent wear resistance. Ideal for applications with demanding requirements for stability, precision, and service life.

Gelenklager & Gelenkköpfe
Joint bearings & joint heads – low-maintenance / maintenance-free

Porous, self-lubricating plain bearings, maintenance-free ideal for hard-to-reach or maintenance-intensive applications. Ensure continuous and reliable lubrication, even under heavy use.

Pumpenbrillen & Anlaufplatten
Pump flanges & wear plates for hydraulics

Thrust washers and high-performance components for particularly demanding applications, including bronze, bimetal, and resin-coated variants. Engineered for maximum durability and performance, even under the toughest conditions.

Why choose CSB?

Comprehensive expertise

In-depth knowledge of plain bearings, manufacturing processes and applications across the automotive, hydraulics, material handling and other industrial sectors.

Over 20 years of experience

We are a reliable partner, offering extensive expertise and proven competence in the field of plain bearings.

Innovative and cost-effective solutions

We work closely with our customers to develop technically optimised and cost-efficient solutions.

Advanced research & development

Supported by our technical service team and CSB Bearings Technologies, we drive research, development and material industrialisation to efficiently meet our customers’ requirements.

CSB guarantees quality, safety and performance through the following certifications:

All products are developed in accordance with international environmental standards and comply with the RoHS Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances.

ISO 9001:2015