Within the Kolbenschmidt Pierburg Group, is KS Gleitlager the specialist for highprecision bearings. The introduction of new technologies in production and surface finishing, innovative material developments and a clear customer focus have made KS Gleitlager one of the world’s leading suppliers of engine plain bearings and dry plain bearings - Permaglide®. Plain bearings are used to absorb and convey forces between parts that move relative to one another. They determine the position of the moved components in relation to one another and ensure accuracy of the movement. Plain bearings must satisfy a great many requirements. They must be capable of tolerating high mechanical loads, while suffering only minimal wear throughout their service life. Likewise, they must withstand high sliding speeds and be insensitive to disturbances from the bearing environment.