► Bar & Strips

Bar & Strips – Raw Bearing Materials for Custom Machining Bar and strip stock are essential materials used to machine custom bushings, wear plates, guide blocks, and bearing sleeves. Ideal for engineers, machinists, and maintenance fitters, these materials provide tailored solutions for non-standard applications and quick replacement in the field....

Bar & Strips – Raw Bearing Materials for Custom Machining

Bar and strip stock are essential materials used to machine custom bushings, wear plates, guide blocks, and bearing sleeves. Ideal for engineers, machinists, and maintenance fitters, these materials provide tailored solutions for non-standard applications and quick replacement in the field.

At Industrial Shed, we stock a wide range of self-lubricating, composite, and metallic bearing materials in round and flat profiles. These components are commonly used in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and heavy equipment rebuilds.

What’s in This Collection:
► Bronze Bar Stock
 ‣ SAE 660 bronze and aluminium bronze for high-load, low-speed conditions
► PTFE & Composite Strip
 ‣ Low-friction, self-lubricating materials for dry-running environments
► Steel-Backed Bearings Material
 ‣ DU/PTFE and DX composites for machined sleeves and slide surfaces
► Flat Strip for Wear Pads
 ‣ Ideal for guide rails, sliding surfaces, and structural wear liners
► Available in rounds, squares, rectangles, and custom cut lengths
► Brands include: Glacier, Igus, DAIDO, Glycodur
► Product codes: SAE660-BAR25, PTFE-STRIP2M, DU-RND40, COMPOSITE-STRIP100X3

Create Custom Bearings On-Demand

When off-the-shelf bushings won’t fit, bar and strip materials let you machine your own. Save downtime by having these raw materials on hand for field maintenance or fabrication.

► Cut-to-length options

► Wear-resistant, dry-running, or lubricated types

► Fast dispatch from our Melbourne facility

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes—bronze, PTFE, and composite bar materials can be turned or milled into custom sizes to suit your application. Ideal for one-off or urgent repair jobs.

Yes. PTFE composites and bronze are corrosion-resistant and suitable for use in damp, dusty, or corrosive environments.

Most bar and strip stock can be ordered by the metre or pre-cut to suit common repair sizes. Contact our team for special requirements.

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