Axial‑Radial Bearings Made from High‑Performance Plastics – Patented Technology by SMG

The axial‑radial bearings from SMG Plastics combine a patented design with the advantages of modern high‑performance plastics.They support both axial and radial loads simultaneously and provide a highly reliable, maintenance‑free solution even under demanding operating conditions.

Thanks to their chemical resistance, corrosion‑free materials and low friction values, these bearings are the ideal alternative for applications where metal bearings quickly reach their limits.

Using engineering materials such as PEEK, our axial‑radial bearings can withstand continuous temperatures of over 200 °C. This makes them an excellent choice for thermally demanding systems in industrial machinery, chemical processing, and food production environments.

By combining axial and radial functionality in a single component, our bearings offer a particularly space‑saving design. They are therefore perfectly suited for applications with limited installation space—without compromising precision, stability, or service life.

Axial‑radial bearings from SMG Plastics are up to 70% lighter than comparable steel bearings.
This significantly reduces inertial forces, energy consumption and wear in dynamic systems — a clear advantage for modern machine concepts.

Our patented design allows for complete flexibility in configuring axial‑radial bearings to meet your exact application requirements.
Possible customisations include:

• Increased load capacity through the use of cylindrical rollers in the radial section
• Material variants for chemical, humid or hygienic environments
• Custom geometries designed for special installation conditions
• Optimised friction levels or weight reduction, depending on system demands

We support you in defining the exact requirements for your axial‑radial bearing and help you identify the optimal solution for your application. And if your project requires a different approach, we are highly flexible and can design customised axial‑radial bearings tailored precisely to your technical and environmental needs.

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