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.

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

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SMG axial-radial ball bearings are specifically engineered to support both axial and radial loads simultaneously, making them an ideal solution for demanding industrial applications. Their optimized design ensures low friction, reduced starting torque, and smooth operation, resulting in extended service life and consistent performance under dynamic operating conditions.

Our plastic axial-radial ball bearings run completely dry, eliminating the need for lubrication throughout their service life. This maintenance-free design reduces operating costs, prevents lubricant contamination, and makes them particularly suitable for clean environments such as food processing, medical technology, and packaging machinery.

Manufactured from high-performance engineering plastics, SMG bearings offer outstanding resistance to acids, alkalis, moisture, and many aggressive chemicals. Unlike conventional steel bearings, they do not corrode and are ideal for use in chemically demanding environments, water treatment systems, laboratory equipment, and process industries.

Our axial-radial ball bearings are up to 70% lighter than conventional steel ball bearings, enabling the development of lighter and more energy-efficient systems. Reduced weight lowers inertia forces, minimizes wear, and improves the overall efficiency of moving components—an important advantage for modern machinery, automation systems, and lightweight engineering applications.

By utilizing advanced materials such as PEEK, our axial-radial ball bearings can withstand temperatures of over 200°C while maintaining exceptional mechanical stability. This makes them a reliable bearing solution for high-temperature applications in industrial equipment, mechanical engineering, chemical processing, food production, and other thermally demanding environments.

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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