Chesterton’s 18K Bearing Bands are the solution to costly cylinder machining and repairs. They extend cylinder life by preventing direct metal-to-metal contact of moving parts.

Advantages of 18K compared to conventional bearing materials:

• Manufactured from glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic polyamide resin,
  heat stabilized nylon.
• Traps and absorbs metal particles.
• Same load carrying capacity as bronze.
• Less expensive and easier to install than bronze.

18K Bearing Bands are designed specifically for inch sizes.