Plain Bushes
Permaglide® Plain Bushes - Invest in the best
When it comes to Plain Bushes, Permaglide is hard to beat for quality and reliability.
Permaglide is Europe's leading plain bush manufacturer
As the sole UK & Ireland distributor for Permaglide, Acorn stock a range of Permaglide maintenance free dry running plain bushes and low maintenance plain bushes - all available for same day despatch.
Acorn is the Sole Authorised Distributor for Permaglide Plain Bushes throughout the UK & Ireland

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SKF PTFE composite Plain Bearings combine the strength of steel with the low friction properties of a PTFE-based self-lubricating lead-free sliding layer. A maintenance-free solution to premature bearing failure in heavy load/medium speed applications.
SKF PTFE Composite Bushings
Extend service life with PTFE composite plain bushings
Features & Benefits of SKF PTFE Composite Bushings
- Maintenance-free operation
- Very good frictional properties
- High load carrying capacity
- Operating temperatures up to 250ºC
- Sliding velocity up to 2 m/s
- Small operating clearance
Applications
- Automotive
- Material handling equipment
- Home appliances and consumer goods
- Textile machinery
SKF POM Composite Bushings
Optimal combination of minimal maintenance under tough operating conditions
Features & Benefits of SKF POM Composite Bushings
- Maintenance-free operation
- Very good frictional properties
- High load carrying capacity
- High sliding velocity
- Small operating clearance
Applications
- Agricultural equipment
- Construction machinery
- Material handling equipment
- Home appliances and consumer goods
SKF PTFE Polyamide Bushings
The cost-effective maintenance-free bushing
Features & Benefits of SKF PTFE Polyamide Bushings
- Maintenance-free
- Cost-effective
- Corrosion-resistant
- Electrical insulator
Applications
- Textile machinery
- Medical equipment
- Fitness equipment
- Household equipment
SKF Filament Wound Bushing
The maintenance-free bushing for extreme operating conditions
Features & Benefits of SKF Filament Wound Bushings
- High load carrying capacity
- Accommodate shock loads and vibrations
- Low sensitivity to misalignment and edge loading
- Maintenance-free operation
- Corrosion-resistant
- Very good frictional behaviour
- Very good electrical insulator
Applications
- Construction machinery
- Agricultural and forestry machinery
- Hoisting and conveyor equipment
- Offshore equipment
Technical Expertise
For help in identifying the correct bushing for your application please contact your nearest Acorn branch, where our highly knowledgeable and experienced sales team are waiting to assist you.
