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INTERNAL TENSION BUSHINGS

Internal Tension Bushings, manufactured from rolled spring steel and through-hardened, offer a cost effective solution to protecting machine parts subjected to harsh, abrasive and low lubrication environments.

They provide the ideal bearing surface for parts subject to high loading, but low rotational speed or oscillating motions, where the working conditions do not permit adequate lubrication.

Characteristics:

  • In the free state their outside diameter is larger, by a predetermined amount, than the bore into which they are to be pressed to assure a snug and secure fit.
  • External chamfers facilitate installation.
  • Various slot designs for specific applications:
    • straight
    • arrow
    • wavy
  • Accurate internal diameter.

Tolerances tighter than those specified by the specification charts can be achieved through internal grinding when needed.

Advantages:

  • Internal Tension Bushings, because of their inherent elastic qualities, maintain their fit and do not become loose, especially when used in dynamic environments, in the event that the housing becomes enlarged.
  • Tension Bushings require a lower insertion force that solid bushings, thus avoiding damage to the housing and bushing. This feature may also permit the use of smaller housings.
  • Lower manufacturing costs for bushings, spindles and housings.
  • Especially suited for pivot points with high bearing loads.
  • Simple assembly and uncomplicated replacement - tension bushings are easily inserted or extracted with a hammer and drift.

 

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Page 1 Tension Bushings From Vogelsang
Page 2 Internal Tension Bushings
Page 3 Internal Tension Bushings with Typical Options
Page 4 External Tension Bushings
Page 5 Bearings/Carburized Bushings
Page 6 Special Purpose Tension Bushings
Page 7 Tension Bushings Product Range
Page 8 Bearing Load Calculation
Page 9 Ease Of Assembly

 

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