AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Custom Bearing Manufacturing
We recognise that each application comes with its own set of challenges, and off-the-shelf solutions rarely meet every requirement. That’s why we offer a fully bespoke custom bearing manufacturing service, engineered around your exact specifications, including materials, geometries, surface treatments, and performance requirements. From high-grade steels and stainless alloys to specialised polymers and sintered materials, we select the right composition for durability, load capacity, and environmental resistance. Our precision manufacturing processes achieve tight tolerances, ensuring consistent performance in demanding applications. We support rapid prototyping bearings and low-volume development runs through 3D printing production services and HP Multi Jet Fusion service, enabling faster validation and iteration. For production, we scale seamlessly from prototypes to high-volume manufacturing with controlled lead-times and repeatability. Alongside this, we provide bearing testing services to validate performance under real-world conditions, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance before deployment in critical engineering environments.
Bespoke Bearing SolutionsÂ
Superior Quality Assurance
Advanced Machining ExpertiseÂ
Bearing Testing
Facilities
At Bowman International, we provide precise, real-time testing for bearings under both dry and lubricated conditions. Our in-house bearing test and inspection facilities are equipped with advanced technology. We offer a comprehensive analysis of temperature, torque, and shaft diameters. Our automated system detects bearing failure onset, ensuring accurate failure mode analysis and validation of material performance prior to production. Testing is carried out in accordance with recognised standards including ISO 281 (dynamic load rating), ISO 76 (static load rating), and ISO 15243 (bearing damage and failure classification), along with relevant ASTM methods such as ASTM D4172 for wear testing and ASTM G99 for tribological performance assessment where applicable.
Advanced Bearing TestingÂ
Automated Failure DetectionÂ
Precision Material ValidationÂ
InnovationÂ
At Bowman International, innovation is our foundation. We craft next-generation bearings that push performance limits, blending precision engineering with forward-thinking design. Our experts collaborate seamlessly with your team, delivering tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, durability, and reliability.
We continuously invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and R&D-led development to accelerate product innovation. This includes rapid prototyping, material experimentation, and process optimisation to solve complex engineering challenges. Our approach enables faster design iterations, improved performance outcomes, and future-ready bearing solutions built for demanding applications.
Innovative Bearing DesignsÂ
Industry-focused SolutionsÂ
Enhanced Bearing PerformanceÂ
3D
prototyping
At Bowman 3D, we harness the power of 3D prototyping to accelerate the development of your products and components. With cutting-edge 3D printing technology, we provide a cost-effective, fast, and reliable solution to quickly bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re developing a new part or refining an existing design, our 3D prototyping services allow you to test fit, form, and function before moving to the production phase. We utilise HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF 4200/5200 series) systems, producing high-performance parts in materials such as PA12 (nylon 12) and PA11 (bio-based nylon) for strength, precision, and dimensional stability.
Accelerated Development CycleÂ
Valuable Performance InsightsÂ
Reduced Overhead ExpenditureÂ
3D
Production
Advanced 3D Printing Technology
Increased Design FreedomÂ
On-demand Components ProductionÂ
Tracking Our Progress
