Bronze remains a popular choice for bushings because it's available in so many alloys and compositions, expanding its reach into even more applications. A bronze bushing is harder and less likely to break or deform than those made of other materials.Oct 31, 2019
Which material is used for bearing bushes?
Metal-polymer plain bearings feature a unique composite structure that consists of a steel or bronze backing for mechanical strength, a porous sintered bronze interlayer for high wear resistance and an anti-friction overlay impregnated with a homogeneous mixture of PTFE and fillers or extruded thermoplastic tape.
What type of steel is used for bushings?
Hardened steel bushings are excellent for low speed / high load, or pivot applications. These hardened steel bushings are commonly used to protect a housing from premature wear caused by friction with a pin. They are manufactured with high carbon steel and thru-hardened to 56-62 HRC.