GGB tribological solutions move the industrial world one step closer to the future. Our products are used in tens of thousands of critical applications every day—around the planet. Our goal is to provide reliable, maintenance-free surface solutions for almost any application—no matter where those demands take our products.
GGB's diverse polymer coating solutions encompass some of the most state-of-the-art coating technologies available. Our TriboShield® product line includes seven standard formulations that cover the full spectrum of mechanical, thermal and chemical capabilities offered by today's coating materials. They can also be applied to nearly any surface, regardless of shape or material, making their potential almost endless. And when it comes to working with and enhancing the performance of your existing bearing and polymer coatings solutions, our TriboMate product line is specifically designed to be paired up— all leading to enhanced performance.
The excellent low friction and high wear resistance performance of GGB metal-polymer bearings make them ideal for hundreds of applications in numerous and diverse industries. Depending upon application requirements, metal-polymer composite bearings can be produced in many shapes and sizes.
GGB's Engineered Plastic Polymer bearings provide excellent wear resistance and low friction in both dry and lubricated operating conditions over a wide range of applications. Engineered plastic bearings are made from thermoplastic bearing material processed by injection moulding. This production method enables us to produce unlimited dimensions in accordance to our standard, and also parts with special designs and features.
GGB's Fiber Reinforced Composite products typically consists of a filament-wound, fiberglass-impregnated, epoxy backing with a variety of low-friction wear-resistant bearing linings. These self-lubricating fiber reinforced composite bearings are particularly effective in applications where the relative motion is not sufficient to promote circulation of the oil or grease used with more conventional bearings. GGB Fiber Reinforced Composite bearings are available as bushes, plates, bearing segments and special forms, depending on the particular material type.
Bimetal and metal bearings offer excellent corrosion resistance in industrial outdoor applications and in water, marine and offshore environments. GGB offers a broad range of sizes, forms and materials in monometallic and bimetallic bearings.
Engineered as a solution to conquer misalignment reduction when high demands are placed on bearings, GGB's UNI, MINI and EXALIGN® self-aligning shaft bearing assemblies offer improved equipment performance under standard bearing assemblies by reducing stress and friction. Offering superior performance in a wide variety of applications, GGB's self-aligning assemblies are available in both standard and custom configurations.
GGB has been putting the world in motion for over 120 years with industry-leading tribological bearings, coatings and assemblies. From Polymer Coatings and Metal-Polymer bearings to Fiber Reinforced Composite bearings and self-aligning shaft bearing assemblies, our solutions are specifically designed to reduce friction and optimize performance and durability.
Tribology is the science of wear, friction and lubrication, and encompasses how interacting surfaces and other tribo-elements behave in relative motion in natural and artificial systems. This includes bearing design and lubrication.
GGB’s TriboU is intended to provide the working engineer, who may or may not be a user of GGB’s surface engineered solutions, to understand and implement basic tribological concepts in the design, manufacture and use of industrial equipment.
At GGB, we aren’t afraid to take risks for our customers. We are passionate about the work we do and believe that same passion contributes to the level of innovation that can enhance human potential. We take pride in working closely with customers in the early stage of a design to think broadly and boldly, and to expand beyond traditional surface engineered solutions. We offer reliable partnerships based on trust, compassion, determination, collaboration and respect.
GGB seeks out collaborative, long-term relationships with each one of our customers. Our diverse expertise gives us a deep understanding of the challenges you face. When you partner with us early, our GGB engineering team is able to review your assemblies and make sure both the bearing and surrounding components are optimized for performance and cost-effectiveness.
For applications where freedom of geometry is essential and efficient surface engineering solutions are critical, an innovative solution from a strong partner is needed.
Low friction and reduced wear solutions are essential for applications such as automotive, hydraulic systems and medical equipment. TriboMate is specifically designed to work with—and enhance—the performance of GGB's other bearing and polymer coating products. Pairing two tribological coatings together, or pairing a GGB plain bearing product with a polymer coating, significantly reduces friction and can extend the lifetime of a system.
GGB’s team of application engineering professionals understands the challenges of our customers and can partner with them in the early stages of system development to ensure they take full advantage of all the TriboMate benefits, from weight and component reduction to enhanced corrosion protection—the benefits are nearly limitless and will make their lives easier.
We know there is no “one-size-fits-all" approach to efficiency. That’s why we offer TriboMate paired solutions, the tribological answer that helps you reach the next generation of system performance. A customized range of coatings that work with other polymer surfaces, TriboMate assists in overcoming challenges such as:
Fretting Wear Resistance
GGB's polymer coatings provide intrinsic solid lubrication, making it ideal for eliminating vibratory wear. Our TriboMate paired coatings are designed to interact with GGB's conventional polymer-based bearing materials as well as our TriboShield® solutions, all leading to a significant extension of service life—even in the most demanding conditions.
Self Lubrication Solution
Incorporate solid lubricants to deliver self-lubricity that can help reduce and sometimes eliminate the need for additional lubrication in machine parts and reduce reliance on third-party oils or greases.
Part and Component Reduction
TriboMate provides tailored friction levels for many complex-shaped surfaces that traditional cylindrical bearings alone cannot access, allowing for a more simplistic design that employs fewer parts and easier assembly—and fewer part failures.
Corrosion Protection
When it comes to corrosion resistance, TriboMate can significantly increase chemical resistance for longer wear life, offering a barrier of inert material between surfaces to extend longevity.
Versatile
TriboMate can be seamlessly paired with other TriboShield® polymer coatings, as well as GGB tribological plain bearing solutions including our Engineered Plastics bearings, thermoplastic-based Metal-Polymer products (DX®, DX®10, HI-EX®, DS, DTS10®) and our GAR-FIL bearings.
Hard Chrome Replacement
With high toxicity levels, high costs, and more bans likely coming in the next decade —chemical hard chrome plating is becoming a thing of the past. The environmentally conscious way of the future is TriboMate paired coatings. Contact your local Application Engineer for additional information.
TriboMate paired coatings are versatile enough to provide tribological solutions in a wide variety of applications. Here are just a few successful applications we’ve provided solutions for:
Seat Suspension System
In the world of seat suspension, TriboMate delivers a maintenance-free, low friction, and quietly operating solution that ultimately extends application life.
Linear Reciprocating Motion
For a flight control’s surface actuator, there’s a need for robust and efficient, electronically-powered linear motion. With almost zero stick-slip and constant friction level in all temperatures and load conditions, polymer coatings are the ideal solution for the next generation of electrical actuators on flight control surfaces.
Passive Exoskeleton
A cam and follower system for a passive exoskeleton can deliver relief for someone’s spine during heavy work, but there’s a need for it to be compact while dealing with sliding during high contact pressure. TriboMate offers a solution that allows a more compact design that’s maintenance free.
Crane Grease Elimination
Many global seaports must manage a wealth of issues, from more stringent rules about greases and oils near water, to the cost of maintenance in regard to safety and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) issues. TriboMate gives engineers an operational, compliant solution that delivers a new benchmark in cost efficiency.
Prosthetics
Eliminate hard chrome and reduce friction in prosthetic seals with a TriboMate solution, delivering smooth operation and the flexibility for new designs in the future.
Our experts are ready to help you find the right solution for your specific application.