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publication_id: "OT-2026-000000533"
title: "Bearing element and method of manufacturing a bearing element"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:03:02.683455Z"
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# Bearing element and method of manufacturing a bearing element

## Abstract

A bearing element is provided. The bearing element comprises a Cu-based lining; a polymer-based overlay; and a chemically resistant interlayer between the Cu-based lining and the polymer-based overlay. A method of manufacturing a bearing element is also provided.