The filament wound bushings, which are often dimensionally interchangeable with solid bronze or steel bushings, can be machined using normal methods on all surfaces, except for the sliding surface. To facilitate mounting, the bushing may be split lengthwise into two halves by using a diamond coated grinding wheel. Sufficient cooling fluid should be applied as well to avoid excessive temperatures, as they can destroy the bushing. 

 

The glassfiber reinforced filament wound bushings are manufactured by a winding technique from a self-lubricating composite. The unique sliding surface layer consists of high-strength polyester and PTFE. The backing consists of wound high-strength tensioned glass fibres. Both layers are manufactured by winding endless strands in a criss-cross pattern and are embedded in an epoxy resin matrix so that they are firmly attached to each other.