About Reliable Bronze
About Reliable Bronze
Reliable Bronze and Manufacturing was founded in 1968 by the Olsen family and has operated for close to 60 years from its facility in Stanchfield, Minnesota. Through the 1970s and 1980s the company expanded beyond basic bronze casting into industrial bearings, bushings, and washers to meet a growing range of customer needs.
Reliable Bronze's catalog includes cast bronze sleeve bearings, flange bearings, bronze bar stock and discs, self-lubricated thrust bearings, and graphite parts, supported by in-house CNC machining. Its self-lubricating bearings, built from R-Lube SAE 841 material, are engineered specifically for demanding environments that call for minimal maintenance.
The company runs its Stanchfield facility around the clock, five days a week, serving industrial, automotive, government, electronic, agricultural, and municipal customers. ChatMRO indexes the Reliable Bronze catalog so buyers can search by bore size, flange style, or bar diameter to find matching bronze components.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Reliable Bronze founded?
Reliable Bronze and Manufacturing was founded in 1968 by the Olsen family. The company has operated from its Stanchfield, Minnesota facility for nearly 60 years.
What products does Reliable Bronze manufacture?
Reliable Bronze manufactures cast bronze sleeve bearings, flange bearings, bronze bar stock and discs, self-lubricated thrust bearings, and graphite parts. The company also offers in-house CNC machining services.
What is R-Lube and how is it used?
R-Lube is Reliable Bronze's SAE 841 self-lubricating bearing material, engineered to perform in demanding environments with minimal maintenance. It is used throughout the company's self-lubricating bearing and bushing product lines.
What industries does Reliable Bronze serve?
Reliable Bronze serves industrial, automotive, government, electronic, agricultural, and municipal sectors. Its bronze bearings and bar stock are used across a wide range of equipment applications in these markets.
Does Reliable Bronze operate its own manufacturing facility?
Yes, Reliable Bronze operates a dedicated facility in Stanchfield, Minnesota, running 24 hours a day, five days a week. This continuous operation supports its production of bearings, bushings, and bar stock.