SANBURG ---SRG BEARINGS

 

         SRG specialises in the design and manufacture of plastic bearings, technical mouldings and associated sub-assemblies that offer many advantages over the traditional steel bearing. Having been at the cutting edge of plastic bearing technology for nearly 40 years, the Company's expertise in this specialised field is unrivalled. Operating in a truly global marketplace, we regularly work in partnership with a variety of blue-chip OEMs worldwide and our impressive portfolio of customers includes many household names.

 

        We are committed to the care and satisfaction of our customers and believe in promoting a true team approach by building strong and long-lasting relationships with them in order to deliver the best solutions in a timely and efficient manner. We adhere to high international quality standards and are constantly striving to stretch the boundaries of plastic bearing technology.

 

Product Benefits & Diversity

        Our experience, together with the design flexibility of injection moulding and the key properties of thermoplastics, allows us to deliver significant product benefits including feature integration, whole system cost reduction, corrosion and chemical resistance, reduced weight and friction, exceptional wear rates and a low maintenance requirement.

       The distinct product advantages we offer see SRG plastic bearings featuring in applications as diverse as photocopiers; ATM cash handling machines; spa baths; shower enclosures; mobile satellite antenna; steering columns and conveyor systems. We are constantly exploring potential new markets and the diversity of our product range increases every year. To find out more, visit the Applications section.

 

Solutions & Capabilities

       SRG's technology focuses on using innovative design to replace traditional steel bearings with plastic cost reducing solutions, through extensive research and development, careful material choice, precision tool making, precision moulding and cost cutting automated assembly methods. Our modern manufacturing facility in Knaresborough, UK, boasts state-of-the-art moulding machines offering a clamping force range from 12 to 175 tonnes and three twin-shot moulding machines provide additional flexibility to offer greater added value in our design solutions.

       Our dedicated in-house design team achieves the best and most cost-effective solutions for our customers. Specialist design expertise works in conjunction with CAD technology, and the use of added value through the integration of additional features, to form fully integrated assemblies that deliver whole system cost reductions. Our active R&D Department operates in close partnership with the major global plastics compounders in the development of new materials, expanding possibilities for SRG technology. Custom designed rigs are built in-house to test products and monitor bearing wear against time under given conditions, enabling accurate life span and load rating predictions. To find out more about our capabilities visit the Expertise section.

 

Standard Products and Distributors

         We also offer a comprehensive range of standard “off the shelf” products available through our distributors. Go To Distributor Contacts or download our Standard Product catalogue.