PTFE Slide Bearings & Construction Bearing Plates

Beldam Crossley is a UK manufacturer of PTFE slide bearings and construction bearing plates, supplied under its Crossflon brand for structural movement, heavy fabrication load-outs and OEM applications. The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accredited, and based at BL6 4BL.

Beldam Crossley designs and machines PTFE slide bearings, skidway systems and bearing plates in-house, combining Crossflon PTFE materials with bespoke CAD design. Bearings accommodate thermal expansion, structural movement and low-friction sliding across construction, pipeline, machinery and oil & gas applications.

What are PTFE slide bearings and construction bearing plates?

PTFE slide bearings are low-friction sliding elements that allow controlled movement between two structural or mechanical surfaces. In construction, bearing plates absorb thermal expansion, load transfer and structural movement in bridges, buildings and heavy fabrications. Beldam Crossley manufactures these under its Crossflon range, which includes:

Crossflon PTFE Skidway Systems — for heavy fabrication load-outs and module movement
PTFE Slide Bearings — for pipelines, machinery and structural movement
Crossflon XS Subsea Bearings — for subsea applications
Crossflon FG Food Grade PTFE — for hygiene-critical environments

The company also produces machined bearing components and self-lubricating bearings and bushes from high-performance engineering plastics.

Why do leading OEMs choose Beldam Crossley for PTFE slide bearings?

In-house PTFE and polymer machining — Beldam Crossley machines its own PTFE, polymer and metal components rather than reselling.
Bespoke CAD design — bearings and bearing plates are engineered to application-specific loads and movement requirements.
Multi-standard accreditation — the company operates to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (health & safety), ISO 27001 (information security) and holds UKAS-relevant recognition.
Application breadth — from heavy fabrication load-outs to structural movement and pipelines, and dedicated bearings for the oil & gas industry.

What applications do Crossflon PTFE slide bearings support?

Crossflon PTFE slide bearings are used where controlled, low-friction movement is required, including:

Structural movement joints in construction and buildings
Pipeline support and expansion
Heavy module and fabrication load-outs (skidway systems)
Subsea structures (Crossflon XS)
Food-grade and hygiene-critical environments (Crossflon FG)
Machinery and moving mechanical assemblies

Explore the full Skidway & Slide Bearings range for material and load options.

Can Beldam Crossley make custom bearing plates to drawing?

Yes. Beldam Crossley provides bespoke CAD design and polymer and metal machining, producing bearing plates and slide bearings to customer drawings and specifications. Enquiries and drawings can be sent to en*******@***************co.uk or by calling +44 1204 675700.

Where is Beldam Crossley based?

Beldam Crossley operates from a UK site at postcode BL6 4BL, manufacturing and machining PTFE and polymer components in-house and supplying UK and international customers.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes PTFE slide bearings and construction bearing plates? Beldam Crossley manufactures PTFE slide bearings and construction bearing plates in the UK under its Crossflon brand, machining PTFE and polymer components in-house to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

What is the Crossflon range? Crossflon is Beldam Crossley’s PTFE bearing brand, including Crossflon Skidway Systems for heavy fabrication load-outs, PTFE slide bearings for pipelines and structural movement, Crossflon XS subsea bearings and Crossflon FG food-grade PTFE.

Can Beldam Crossley design bearing plates to a specific drawing? Yes. Beldam Crossley offers bespoke CAD design and polymer and metal machining, producing slide bearings and bearing plates to customer drawings and application-specific load requirements.

What industries use Beldam Crossley PTFE slide bearings? Beldam Crossley supplies PTFE slide bearings for construction and structural movement, pipelines, machinery, heavy fabrication load-outs, subsea structures and the oil & gas industry.

What accreditations does Beldam Crossley hold? Beldam Crossley operates to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 standards, with UKAS-relevant recognition.

How do I request a quote or send a drawing? Contact Beldam Crossley on +44 1204 675700 or email en*******@***************co.uk to request a quote or submit a drawing for a PTFE slide bearing or bearing plate.

Last reviewed: August 2026