ACM Bearings

ACM Bearing is a high-performance composite material made by layering a compound of specialty polyester resin, precision fibers, and additives.

This advanced composite dramatically improves physical and chemical properties, offering high load capacity, a low coefficient of friction, and excellent chemical resistance — all while being lighter and more economical than metal. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and approved by five major classification societies (KR, DNV, ABS, BV, CCS), it is widely used in ships, bridges, nuclear/thermal power plants, pumps, automotive, and construction equipment.

ACM bearing bushing product photo
ACM bearing bushing products

Key Advantages

1

High Load Capacity

Static compressive strength up to 375 N/mm² and dynamic strength of 100 N/mm² make it a proven replacement for bronze bushings.

2

Low Friction & Self-Lubricating

A dry friction coefficient of 0.13–0.15 enables oil-free operation.

3

Low Wear, Long Service Life

Minimal heat transfer preserves hardness, delivering excellent wear resistance.

4

Low Water Absorption & Expansion

Water absorption below 0.15% ensures high dimensional stability and precision tolerances.

5

Low Thermal Expansion

A low coefficient of thermal expansion allows precision-tolerance designs that reduce shaft vibration.

6

Multi-Fluid Lubrication

Performs reliably under dry, grease, oil, and submerged lubrication conditions alike.

7

Impact, Corrosion & Contamination Resistance

Charpy impact strength of 100 kJ/m² combined with excellent corrosion resistance for environmentally friendly operation.

8

Low Noise & Fast Turnaround

Low-vibration, low-noise operation with responsive inventory support and rapid custom manufacturing.

Material Grades

PropertyStandard
TRIBOTEX 7
High-Temp
TRIBOTEMP 10
Chemical-Resistant
TRIBOCHEM 11
Compressive Strength (MPa)375375375
Compressive Modulus (MPa)2,7503,4002,750
Impact Strength (kJ/m²)100100100
Density (g/cm³)1.301.301.25
Hardness (Rockwell M)10010070
Friction Coefficient (dry)0.130.180.04
Max. Service Temp.130°C200°C130°C
Min. Service Temp.-40°C-40°C-40°C
Water Expansion<0.15%<0.50%<0.15%

Applications by Industry

Marine — rudder bearings, propeller shaft bearings Offshore — crane & winch bearings, moorings Hydropower — turbine & guide vane bearings Inshore — lock gate bearings, fish locks Fluid Power — rod & piston guide/wear rings Construction — boom slide pads, crushers Machinery & Processing — pump bearings, injection moulding Rail — trunnion bearings, wear pads
ACM bearing applications