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Reliable Bronze
Reliable Bronze offers high-performance bronze bearings, bushings, and custom components designed to withstand the harshest industrial environments. Known for quality and durability, Reliable Bronze products serve a variety of industries and provide reliable solutions in high-stress applications.
Founded in 1968 by the Olsen family, Reliable Bronze has built a legacy of excellence in bronze manufacturing. From its beginnings in the bronze component industry, Reliable Bronze has expanded its offerings to include self-lubricating bearings, custom graphite-filled bearings, bushings, and high-strength cast bronze components, each crafted to meet the rigorous demands of industrial applications. Leveraging advanced manufacturing practices and ISO 9001-2015 certification, Reliable Bronze ensures every product meets the highest quality standards. At PIB Sales, we’re proud to partner with Reliable Bronze, providing our customers with durable, high-quality solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce maintenance, and extend the lifespan of equipment across a variety of sectors.
About Reliable Bronze
Reliable Bronze is a family-founded business that has been a cornerstone in the bronze component industry for over five decades. Starting with basic bronze manufacturing, Reliable Bronze quickly established a reputation for excellence and reliability, serving industries that demand high-quality, resilient components. Through the 1970s and 1980s, Reliable Bronze expanded its product lines to include industrial bearings, bushings, and washers, allowing the company to meet a growing variety of industrial needs.
In the 1990s, Reliable Bronze implemented LEAN manufacturing methodologies, enhancing its production efficiency and quality control to better serve its clients. This commitment to continuous improvement was solidified with ISO 9001-2015 certification in the 2000s, ensuring that each product adheres to strict quality standards. Recently, Reliable Bronze joined forces with the Temple Hall Group, further investing in personnel, equipment, and resources to meet the evolving demands of its global customer base.
Today, Reliable Bronze is a leader in the bronze component industry, serving a broad range of markets, including automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, power distribution, marine, and agriculture. With an emphasis on durability, wear resistance, and custom solutions, Reliable Bronze products are designed to perform under the most challenging conditions, from high-load environments to corrosive settings. At PIB Sales, we value Reliable Bronze’s dedication to quality and innovation, and we’re proud to offer their high-performance products to our clients.
Reliable Bronze Products
Reliable Bronze provides a comprehensive range of bronze components designed for durability and efficiency in demanding applications. Below is an overview of the product offerings available through PIB Sales, highlighting the key features, applications, and customization options for each product type.
| Product Category | Product Type | Features & Benefits | Typical Applications |
| Self-Lubricating Bearings | Bronze Sleeve Bearings, Flange Bearings, Thrust Bearings | Crafted from R-Lube® SAE 841 material, these bearings reduce friction and are highly wear-resistant, ideal for heavy-duty, low-maintenance environments | Heavy machinery, automotive components, marine applications |
| Custom Graphite-Filled Bearings | Bushings, Bearings, Plates | Customizable with graphite plugs or grooves for added lubricity; provides low-maintenance performance under high-stress conditions | Construction, mining, aerospace, power generation equipment |
| Cast Bronze Bearings/Bushings | Sleeve Bearings (SAE 660) | Offers excellent load-bearing capacity and wear resistance, suitable for high-load and high-temperature environments | Power distribution, oil and gas, agricultural machinery |
Product details:
1. Self-lubricating bearings
Reliable Bronze’s self-lubricating bearings are crafted from R-Lube® SAE 841 material, specifically engineered to perform in demanding environments with minimal maintenance.
These bearings are infused with oil, allowing them to self-lubricate over time, which helps reduce friction and wear. This makes them ideal for applications where regular maintenance is difficult, such as in heavy machinery or marine environments. The self-lubricating bearing range includes:
– Bronze sleeve bearings: Designed for heavy loads and continuous movement, providing stable, reliable operation in industrial machines.
– Flange bearings: Suitable for radial and axial loads, used in machinery requiring precise, multidirectional support.
– Thrust bearings: Engineered to handle axial loads in rotating machinery, common in high-torque applications.
2. With self-lubricating properties, these bearings ensure machinery runs smoothly and efficiently, reducing downtime and enhancing operational reliability. They are widely used in sectors such as automotive and marine, where consistent performance under load is essential.
3. Custom Graphite-Filled Bearings, Bushings, and Plates
Reliable Bronze’s graphite-filled bearings, bushings, and plates are customized to offer enhanced lubricity, making them ideal for high-wear environments. These products contain graphite plugs or grooves, which create a solid lubricating film to reduce maintenance requirements.
Customers can tailor these components with specific dimensions, materials, and graphite configurations to suit unique industrial needs.
Custom options include:
– Graphite grooves or plugs: Improve lubrication and reduce friction, ideal for environments where regular lubrication is not possible.
– Variety of materials: Allows for selection of materials that meet strength, corrosion resistance, and load-bearing needs.
– Tailored dimensions: Each part can be customized to fit specific machinery, ensuring optimal performance.
4. These graphite-filled components are especially useful in construction, mining, and aerospace, where reliable, low-maintenance parts are necessary for machinery operating under extreme pressures and temperatures.
5. Cast bronze bearings/bushings
Cast bronze bearings and bushings, made from SAE 660 bronze, are designed to withstand high load and high-temperature conditions. These components provide excellent wear resistance and can handle continuous stress, making them ideal for power distribution, oil and gas, and agricultural machinery. Reliable Bronze’s cast bronze products are known for their durability, even in challenging industrial environments.
Sleeve bearings: The high strength and wear resistance of these bearings make them suitable for power distribution and oil and gas applications, where components are frequently subjected to harsh conditions.
Reliable Bronze’s cast bronze bearings are essential for industries that require components to maintain performance and reliability over long operational cycles. Their load-bearing capacity and resilience make them a preferred choice in settings that demand durability and minimal downtime.
Whether you need self-lubricating bearings for heavy-duty applications or custom graphite-filled components for reduced maintenance, Reliable Bronze products are designed to provide durable, efficient solutions across a wide range of applications. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about Reliable Bronze products and find the right components for your specific requirements.