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Oiles Self-Lubricating Bearings
Introduction
Sozo Kawasaki founded the Oiles Corporation of Japan (pronounced "Oil-less")
in 1925. He had noticed the tendency in certain applications
for oil
and grease-lubricated bearings to leak causing potential contamination. He studied these
situations and following an ambitious trial-and-error process patented Japan's
first "oil-less" wooden bearing followed shortly
thereafter by a cast-iron version.
Since those early
days, the Oiles Corporation has evolved into a
world-wide producer of self-lubricating bearings and
related products. The Corporation holds approximately 2000 different
product and material patents.
In 1976, the Oiles (America) Corporation was established
to service the North American automotive
and industrial industry. With manufacturing facilities
today located in
Concord, North Carolina, Oiles continues to lead
the industry in the manufacture and development of
world-class oil-free bearings and bearing products.
Oiles Self-Lubricating Bearings
Oiles bearings are most often adapted for applications
in which traditional plain bearings are subjected to
high failure rates including high loads, heavy
contamination, extreme temperatures and applications
where lubrication and regular service is difficult (or
impossible) to maintain. They typically exhibit top
performance in severe operating conditions whenever
early wear and seizure is likely or where the shortage
of lubricant is an operating concern. Oiles bearings are
used in a wide variety of applications including
automotive, audio-visual, home and office machines,
communication equipment and high heat applications
including bearings for kiln carts. They are also ideal
in specialty applications requiring long-term and
maintenance-free operation such as hydro dams and civil
engineering projects.
General Advantages of Oiles Bearing Products
• Oiles bearings do not require a lubricating system, lubrication holes, or oil grooves
• Design costs are reduced and systems can be simplified
• Maintenance, lubrication and unscheduled downtimes costs are dramatically reduced
• Virtually maintenance-free operation
• Excellent wear resistance resulting in longer service life and improved mechanical accuracy over time
• Allow equipment to be made smaller, more efficient and more durable
• No lubricant disposal costs
• Improved and cleaner working environments
• Less energy consumption and lower pollution emissions
Product Range (Click a row for detailed specifications)
| Self-Lubricated Bearings and Bearing Products |
Air |
Metallic |
Multi-layer |
Plastic |
Slide Shifters and Guide Units |
Application Chart and Quick Product Selection Guide |
General Product and Series Overview |
Technical Information (Self-Lubricating Bearings) |
Sample Applications |
| Other Specialty Products Available from Oiles |
Die Components including Cam and Heming Link Units |
Seismic Isolation and Vibration Control Products |
Sintered Vents |
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