5 Powdered Metal Myths That Could Be Costing You Big—And How We’re Busting Them Wide Open

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Posted on October 29, 2025 | By Bunting Bearings LLC Imagine this: You’re knee-deep in a high-stakes project for an aerospace client. Deadlines loom like storm clouds, and your powdered metal (PM) components need to be not just good, but flawless—lightweight, durable, and custom-engineered to shrug off extreme conditions. You spec out the parts, hit […]

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Self-Lubricating Bearings: The Silent Revolution Transforming Industries

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Self-lubricating bearings are quietly transforming industries worldwide, offering unparalleled benefits such as reduced maintenance, enhanced reliability, and improved sustainability. But how exactly do they work, and why are they increasingly becoming the go-to choice for engineers across various sectors? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the mechanics of self-lubricating bearings, their cutting-edge materials, diverse applications, […]

The Past, Present, and Future of Metal Prices: Impact on the Bearing and Bushing Industry

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The Past, Present, and Future of Metal Prices: Impact on Bearings and Bushings Industry Metals like bronze, brass, aluminum, and iron-copper alloys are the foundation of many industrial components, especially bearings and bushings. These materials provide the essential mechanical properties needed for precision components used across industries such as automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, and energy. […]

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Bunting Bearings: Open and Operating

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Although uncertainty reigns as COVID-19 continues to impact individuals and businesses alike, we want to assure our customers that Bunting Bearings LLC is still open and operating as usual to meet your needs. Because our products are required for equipment in multiple essential industries, like medical and food processing, we are classified as an essential […]

Sustainability in Your Bearings & Bushings

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Most businesses today find that sustainability has become an area of concern. Consumers have become more environmentally conscious, which means they expect sustainable practices from the brands they support. In response, organizations across industry lines are moving to integrate sustainability into the basis of their business strategies. This has led to an increase in the […]

Cast vs. Oil-Impregnated Bronze Bushings

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As a broader category, bronze bushings are desirable for their longevity and resistance properties, but there are still significant differences between cast bronze bushings and oil-impregnated bronze bushings. While similar in many ways, these component types are manufactured using completely different processes, and these processes lend themselves to different physical characteristics. At Bunting Bearings, our […]

Bronze vs. Plastic Bushings: What’s the Difference?

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Bearings and bushings come in a range of sizes and can be made out of metal, plastic composites, or a combination of the two. This variety means you can find exactly what you need for a specific project; however, with so many choices, how do you decide the best option for you? Plastic and metal […]

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Bunting Bearings Introduces Siemens Dematic Automated Warehouse Handling System

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At Bunting Bearings, we are always looking for ways to streamline our operations and improve our customers’ experience. When our team is fully equipped with everything they need to do a great job, we can better serve our customers. With that in mind, we have invested in a Siemens Dematic automated warehouse handling system to […]

All About Bronze Flanged Bearings

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Flanges feature a projecting rim over the edge of another part, a collar to secure connecting pieces together, or a ring to provide pressure to holds components in place. They enable part fabricators to customize the function of end products for customers. Ultimately, flanges provide strength and stiffness at more vulnerable areas of a part […]

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Bunting Bearings Acquires 6 Samsung CNC Turning Lathes with Live Tooling

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With our recent purchase of six new Samsung CNC turning lathes with live tooling, Bunting Bearings is better equipped than ever to meet our customers’ needs. Two of these new additions were installed into a manual cell, while three were installed into a fully robotized cell, so they can be applied towards both low- and […]

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