Specifications
Does brass make a good bushing?
Made out of melted copper and zinc, it becomes harder than any of the base metals, and it holds its shape well while remaining workable. When it comes in contact with steel machine shafts, it will not bind to steel because it is a dissimilar metal. Because of these attributes, brass makes an ideal metal for bushings.
What are the types of bushings?
The two principal types of bushing construction are solid or bulk type and capacitance-graded (sometimes called condenser type). The bushings used for the low voltage winding(s) of a transformer are often solid type with a porcelain or epoxy insulator.
What causes bushings to go bad?
Steering and suspension bushings can deteriorate over time due to stress from constant movement, friction, heat and exposure to dirt and contaminants such as ro
Application
What is the purpose of a bushing?
Bushings are akin to thin tubes most commonly used for machinery with rotating or sliding shafts to improve efficiency and reduce vibration and noise. Bushings can be used for drilling operations in drill jigs, hydraulic external gear pumps and motors.