What does the term ″self-lubricating bushing″ refer to?

The term ″self-lubricating bushing″ refers to a type of bearing or sleeve that has the ability to provide lubrication to reduce friction without requiring external lubricants like oil or grease. These bushings are designed with embedded solid lubricants, such as graphite or PTFE (Teflon), which release lubrication during operation. They are commonly used in various applications where low friction, smooth operation, and maintenance-free performance are desired, such as in machinery, automotive components, and industrial equipment.

Should you apply grease or oil to bronze bushings?

In general, bronze bushings do not need additional grease or oil. They are self-lubricating and don't require external lubrication. However, if there is excessive friction or wear, a small amount of compatible oil or grease can be applied. It's best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations or seek professional advice for specific bronze bushings.

What materials are typically used to manufacture self-lubricating bushings?

Self-lubricating bushings are usually made from materials like bronze, brass, steel, PTFE (Teflon), nylon, and composites. These materials have built-in lubrication properties, reducing the need for external lubricants. Bronze and brass are durable choices, steel is strong, PTFE offers low friction, nylon is lightweight, and composites provide a balance of strength and self-lubrication. Material selection depends on specific application requirements.

Are bronze bushing self-lubricating?

Yes, bronze bushings are self-lubricating. They contain built-in solid lubricants like graphite or PTFE. This means they can provide lubrication on their own, reducing friction and wear. They don't require additional external lubrication, making them convenient and suitable for various applications.

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Since bearings usually receive a lot of frictional resistance that generates heat, lubricants such as oil or grease are used to prevent the seizing or abnormal wear that this frictional heat could otherwise cause. Lubrication-free bushings don't need lubricating oil because the bearing body has a lubricating structure made possible by lubricating oil in the bearing body, or by embedded solid lubricant or the like. Since they don't need lubricating oil, lubrication-free bushings are often used for applications such as precision machinery that makes lubricating oil refilling difficult, and equipment with poor affinity to oil. They also greatly reduce maintenance costs by eliminating the need for regular lubrication and enabling stable operation over long periods. Lubrication-free bushings come in a variety of shapes that can be used for different applications as needed. Examples include straight bushings, collar bushings, flange bushings and housing bushings.

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Type	RoHS Information	Inner Dia. d(Ø)	Features, Areas of Application	Outer Dia. D(Ø)	Overall Length L(mm)	Metal Type	Environment	Resin Type	Multi-layer	Case Shape	Mounting Shaft Fit	Mounting Hole Fits	Lubrication	Thickness t(mm)	Max. Allowable Surface Pressure P(N/mm2)	Case Material	Max. Allowable Velocity V(m/s)	Length Type	Max. Allowable PV Value Range(N/mm2・m/s)	Max. Allowable PV Value(N/mm²•m/s)
Straight/sleeve	-	6	-	12$8$12$8$12$8	8 ～ 10	Brass	-	-	-	-	-	G7	-	-	29	-	0.5	-	1.1~2.0	1.65

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Environment
Resin Type
Multi-layer
Case Shape
Mounting Shaft Fit
Mounting Hole Fits
Lubrication
Thickness t(mm)
Max. Allowable Surface Pressure P(N/mm2)
Case Material
Max. Allowable Velocity V(m/s)
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Product SeriesDòng sản phẩm	Oil Free Bushings - Copper Alloy Straight, Standard / Thin Wall, I.D. G6 O.D. m6 / Standard I.D. G6 O.D. h6, Economy series
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Type	Straight/sleeve
RoHS Information	-
Inner Dia. d(Ø)	6
Features, Areas of Application	-
Outer Dia. D(Ø)	12$8$12$8$12$8
Overall Length L(mm)	8 ～ 10
Metal Type	Brass
Environment	-
Resin Type	-
Multi-layer	-
Case Shape	-
Mounting Shaft Fit	-
Mounting Hole Fits	G7
Lubrication	-
Thickness t(mm)	-
Max. Allowable Surface Pressure P(N/mm2)	29
Case Material	-
Max. Allowable Velocity V(m/s)	0.5
Length Type	-
Max. Allowable PV Value Range(N/mm2・m/s)	1.1~2.0
Max. Allowable PV Value(N/mm²•m/s)	1.65

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RoHS Information
- RoHS compliant (10 substances)
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05

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11

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32

35

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52

55

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63

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68

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75

78

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95

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160

170
Drawing

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Features, Areas of Application
- Low Dust Generation
- Non-Magnetic
- Heat-Resistance
- Not Applicable
Details

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Outer Dia. D(Ø)
3

3.5

4

4.5

4.6

5

5.5

5.6

06

6

7

08

8

9

10

11

12

12$8$12$8

12$8$12$8$12$8

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15

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17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

42

43.0

44

45

47

48

50

52

53.0

55

56

57

60

62

65

68

70

74

75

78

80

85

90

95

96

100

105

110

115

117

118

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160

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170

180

190
Drawing

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2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

3

03

3.5

3.8

3.9

4

04

4.4

4.5

4.8

5

5.5

5.9

06

6

6.5

7

7.5

7.7

08

8

9

9.5

10

10.5

11

11.5

12

12.5

13

13.5

13.8

14

15

15.5

16

16.5

17

17.5

18

19

20

21

21.5

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31.5

32

34

35

36

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38

39

40

42

42.5

45

47

48

50

51

52

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55

56

57

58

59

60

62

63

64

65

67

67.5

68

69

70

72

73

74

75

77

78

80

81

82

85

86

90

94

95

97

100

103

108

110

112

115

120

125

128

130

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158

164

170

180

188

500
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Metal Type
- Bronze
- Brass
- Cast Iron
- Sintered Steel
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Environment
- Standard
- Heat Resistant
- Foreign Object Resistant
- Vibration Resistant
- In Oil
- In Water
- In Seawater
- In Chemical
- Conformance to Food Sanitation Law
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Resin Type
- POM (Polyacetal)
- PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
- High Performance Polymer Group
- Polyphenylenesulfide
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Multi-layer
- Steel, Sintered Bronze, Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Steel, Sintered Bronze, Polyacetal
- Steel, Copper Type Sintered Alloy
- Metal Mesh, Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Aluminum, Fluororesin
- Polyacetal
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Case Shape
- Round Flange
- Square Flange
- Oval Shaped Flange
- Pillow Type
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Mounting Shaft Fit
- d8
- e7
- g6
- h6
- h7
- h9
- f8
- m6
- js6
- f7
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Mounting Hole Fits
- G7
- H6
- H7
- M7
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Lubrication
- Unlubricated
- Regular Lubrication
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Thickness t(mm)
0.8

1

1.5

2

2.47

2.5

3

4

4.5

5

6

7.5

8

10
Drawing

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Max. Allowable Surface Pressure P(N/mm2)
2.0

5

6

7

9.81

10

14.5

15

17.5

20.3

24.5

29

35

49

50

73

80

137

150
The value differs depending on the current lubrication. Refer to manufacturers' specifications.
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Case Material
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Plastic
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Max. Allowable Velocity V(m/s)
0.10

0.15

0.25

0.35

0.4

0.5

0.5～1.0

0.65

0.83

0.85

1

1.15

1.5

1.65

1.66

1.83

2.5

3.33
The value differs depending on the current lubrication. Refer to manufacturers' specifications.
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Length Type
- Single
- Double
- Long
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Max. Allowable PV Value Range(N/mm2・m/s)
- 0.3~1.0
- 1.1~2.0
- 2.1~5.0
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Max. Allowable PV Value(N/mm²•m/s)
0.327

0.34

0.42

0.5

0.65

0.83

0.98

1

1.16

1.25

1.32

1.63

1.65

1.65～3.25

1.72

2.45

3.25

3.26

3.6
The value differs depending on the current lubrication. Refer to manufacturers' specifications.
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Question: What does the term ″self-lubricating bushing″ refer to?: Answer: The term ″self-lubricating bushing″ refers to a type of bearing or sleeve that has the ability to provide lubrication to reduce friction without requiring external lubricants like oil or grease. These bushings are designed with embedded solid lubricants, such as graphite or PTFE (Teflon), which release lubrication during operation. They are commonly used in various applications where low friction, smooth operation, and maintenance-free performance are desired, such as in machinery, automotive components, and industrial equipment.
Question: Should you apply grease or oil to bronze bushings?: Answer: In general, bronze bushings do not need additional grease or oil. They are self-lubricating and don't require external lubrication. However, if there is excessive friction or wear, a small amount of compatible oil or grease can be applied. It's best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations or seek professional advice for specific bronze bushings.
Question: What materials are typically used to manufacture self-lubricating bushings?: Answer: Self-lubricating bushings are usually made from materials like bronze, brass, steel, PTFE (Teflon), nylon, and composites. These materials have built-in lubrication properties, reducing the need for external lubricants. Bronze and brass are durable choices, steel is strong, PTFE offers low friction, nylon is lightweight, and composites provide a balance of strength and self-lubrication. Material selection depends on specific application requirements.
Question: Are bronze bushing self-lubricating?: Answer: Yes, bronze bushings are self-lubricating. They contain built-in solid lubricants like graphite or PTFE. This means they can provide lubrication on their own, reducing friction and wear. They don't require additional external lubrication, making them convenient and suitable for various applications.

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