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Metric Press-Fit Drill Bushings
Also known as jig bushings, these metric drill bushings fit inside fixture plate holes to guide drill bits, counterbores, reamers, and other cutting tools. They improve accuracy so that your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part. Known for their versatility, drill bushings are also used as spacers, shims, and machinery bushings. These bushings are made of hardened, ground steel that holds its shape and resists wear, so they last for many cycles without needing to be replaced.
All bushings have a chamfer on the outside that centers the bushing as you place it into the hole. Press into place with a manual or hydraulic press. They also have internal chamfers, so it's easier to insert bits, pins, and punches into the bushing. Some bushings have internal chamfers on both ends, so no matter which end of the bushing is inserted into your jig, your bits, pins, and other tooling enter easily. Having an internal chamfer on the bottom of your bushing may cause shavings to get caught and bind as you remove the bit, however.
DIN 179 bushings meet dimensional and material standards that make sure they're compatible with other parts and tools. Although DIN 179 is no longer an active standard, it's still a common reference point for designers.
Don't see the size you need? Additional sizes are available.
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Tolerance | Each | |||||||||||||
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OD, mm | Lg., mm | Internal Chamfer | For Drill Bit Size | ID, mm | OD, mm | Lg., mm | Drill Bushing Type | Material | Hardness | Specifications Met | 1-5 | 6-11 | 12-Up | |
30 mm ID | ||||||||||||||
42 | 56 | One End | 30 mm | 0.02 to 0.041 | 0.017 to 0.033 | -0.3 to 0.3 | PM | Steel | Rockwell C61 | DIN 179 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
48 | 56 | One End | 30 mm | 0.007 to 0.02 | 0.043 to 0.059 | -0.01 to 0.254 | PM | Steel | Rockwell C61 | __ | 000000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Tolerance | Each | |||||||||||||
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OD, mm | Lg., mm | Internal Chamfer | For Drill Bit Size | ID, mm | OD, mm | Lg., mm | Drill Bushing Type | Material | Hardness | Specifications Met | 1-5 | 6-11 | 12-Up | |
40 mm ID | ||||||||||||||
55 | 56 | Both Ends | 40 mm | 0.025 to 0.05 | 0.02 to 0.039 | -0.3 to 0.3 | PM | Steel | Rockwell C61 | __ | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
55 | 56 | One End | 40 mm | 0.025 to 0.05 | 0.02 to 0.039 | -0.3 to 0.3 | PM | Steel | Rockwell C61 | DIN 179 | 000000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts
Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than ball screws with a single thread start. Internal ball bearings provide smooth low-friction travel in applications that require high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size and number of thread starts. Ball nuts are furnished with a tube to keep ball bearings in place. Do not remove the tube until you are ready to install the nuts onto the screws.
Carbon steel ball screws and nuts are case hardened, so they resist wear better than standard carbon steel. However, they are less corrosion resistant than black-oxide alloy steel screws and nuts.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
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Flange | ||||||||||||||
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Thread Size | Lg. | Dia. | Dia. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Bolt Circle Dia. | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Max. Backlash | Temperature Range, °F | Each | ||
Carbon Steel | ||||||||||||||
E | M15 | 56mm | 33mm | 57mm | 10mm | 4 | 20mm | 45mm | Rockwell C56 | 2,250 | 0.04mm | 32° to 150° | 00000000 | 0000000 |
T-Slotted Framing Linear Bearings and Track Rollers
Mount components to these load-rated bearings and track rollers to add linear motion along T-slotted rails.
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Bearings move more accurately than other T-slotted framing linear motion components, such as track rollers, and are often used in automated systems and other applications requiring repetitive motion. They’re lined with slippery, durable plastic and have no moving parts. These bearings withstand exposure to dirt, water, impact, and vibration. To adjust how they fit on your rail, slide one of the included shims between the bearing pad and bearing housing.
Flanged sleeve bearings mount in two different orientations: one where the bearing slides along the rail and another where the bearing acts as a mount allowing the rail to slide. Fasten bolts through the flange holes to secure them to rails, loads, and other surfaces.
Heavy duty flanged bearings have threaded inserts in their bearing pads for a tighter grip on the bearing housing. They work well in pick-and-place, parts-transfer, and other high-speed applications with frequent starts, stops, and changes in speed.
Bearing pads replace worn pads.
Linear Bearings | Replacement Bearing Pads | |||||||||
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For Rail Ht. | Dynamic Load Capacity | Static Load Capacity, lbs. | Lg. | (A) | (B) | Includes | Each | Each | ||
Heavy Duty Strength—2 Flange | ||||||||||
Silver Anodized Aluminum | ||||||||||
45mm | 25 lbs. @ 100 fpm | 500 | 80mm | 120mm | 56mm | One Carriage Panel, Three Bearing Pads, 10 Shims | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
45mm | 53 lbs. @ 100 fpm | 650 | 170mm | 120mm | 56mm | One Carriage Panel, Six Bearing Pads, 20 Shims | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Hand brakes hold sleeve bearing carriages in place on the rail. Single arm brakes have an adjustable grip. If space is tight, you can ratchet the grip out of the way without releasing the brake.
For Rail Ht. | |||||||
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Single | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Material | Color | Each | |
Single Arm Grip Style | |||||||
45mm | 89mm | 22.1mm | 56.8mm | Zinc | Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Rail Ht. | Slot | |||||||||
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Single | Lg. | Wd. | Thickness | Lg. | Wd. | Includes | Material | Color | Each | |
45mm | 80mm | 36mm | 0.08mm | 66.5mm | 8mm | 10 Shims | Polyethylene Plastic | White | 00000000 | 00000 |