Oilite Bushes
Acorn offer a range of oil impregnated sintered bronze bushes including the following Oilite Bushes - available in both metric and imperial sizes:
- Oilite Plain Bushes
- Oilite Flanged Bushes
- Oilite Thrust washers
- Solid Oilite bars
- Cored Oilite bars
- Oilite plates
In addition to the Oilite range, Acorn offer SKF’s range of bushings:
Solid Bronze Bushings
The traditional, robust bushing material.
Features & Benefits of Solid Bronze Bushings
- Insensitive to dirty environments
- Resistant to shock loads and vibrations at low speeds
- The possibility to operate with lower shaft finishes
- Good resistance to corrosive contaminants
- Equipped with grooves to retain lubricant
Applications of Solid Bronze Bushings
- Construction machinery
- Transport equipment
- Pulp & papermaking machinery
- Offshore equipment
Sintered Bronze Bushings
Oil impregnation enables very high sliding velocity.
Features & Benefits of Sintered Bronze Bushings
- Very high sliding velocity
- Lubrication free
- Maintenance–free operation
- Good frictional properties
Applications of Sintered Bronze Bushings
- Electrical equipment
- Household equipment
- Printing machinery
- Machine tools
Wrapped Bronze Bushings
Excellent in dirty environments due to lubrication pockets
Features & Benefits of Wrapped Bronze Bushings
- Insensitive to contaminated environments
- Resistant to shock loads and vibrations at slow speeds
- Good resistance to corrosive contaminants
Applications of Wrapped Bronze Bushings
- Agricultural machinery
- Hoisting equipment
- Construction machinery
- Forestry machinery
Technical Expertise
For help in identifying the correct bushing for your application please contact your nearest Acorn branch where our highly knowledgeable and experienced sales team are waiting to assist.