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    Press-Fit Drill Bushings

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings.
    Also known as jig bushings, these drill bushings fit inside fixture plate holes to precisely guide drill bits, counterbores, reamers, and other cutting tools. They improve accuracy so 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.
    Press into place with a manual or hydraulic press. Since these bushings are sized slightly larger than the hole for an extremely tight fit, they’ll stay put permanently. These are ANSI Type P bushings—also known as headless bushings—which means you don’t need to counterbore the hole to mount them flush.
    Don't see the size you need? Additional sizes are available.
    Tolerance
    Each
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    0.252" ID
    1/2"3/8"6.4 mm0.252"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C613671N14000000000000000
    1/2"1/2"1/4", E0.25"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C618491A842000000000000
    5/8"5/16"6.4 mm0.252"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C613671N141000000000000
     

    Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.
    Image of Specification. Shown in Countersunk Hole. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.
    Image of Specification. Shown in Standard Hole. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head.

    Shown in

    Countersunk

    Hole

    Shown in

    Standard Hole

    A flanged head on these bushings acts as a stop, so they won’t press through your jig even under extreme drilling pressure. They’re ANSI Type H bushings, also known as headed bushings. The head adds support and protects the jig from damage caused by heavy use, so they’re often used in jigs made of thin or soft materials. These bushings guide your drill bit, reamer, or other cutting bit to create accurate, consistent holes from one workpiece to the next. They’re also used as spacers, shims, and machinery bushings. Made of hardened, ground steel, they hold their shape and resist wear, so they last for many cycles without needing to be replaced.
    To install, fit the bushing into a hole in your jig. In a standard hole, the head will sit above the jig plate; to mount flush, install in a countersunk hole. A chamfered edge on the bottom of the bushing helps center the bushing in the hole. Once it’s centered, press the bushing into place with a hydraulic or lever press.
    Don't see the size you need? Additional sizes are available.
    Head
    Tolerance
    Each
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size, mm
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    OD
    Thk.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-5
    6-11
    12-Up
    0.252" ID
    1/2"1/2"6.40.252"39/64"7/32"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"HSteel
    		Rockwell C618492A538000000000000000
     

    Removable Drill Bushings

    Image of System. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of System. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Replace worn bushings and quickly change IDs without needing to repeatedly use a lever press. Instead of pressing bushings in and out of your jig fixture, which can cause damage, these bushings slide in and out of sleeves (sold separately). By swapping in a bushing with a different ID, you can change the size of your bit and still use the same hole in your fixture. All are made to tight dimensional tolerances for consistent, accurate results, even as you change them in and out. They're also known as slip-fixed and renewable bushings.
    Choose a sleeve with a length that matches the length of your bushing. To prevent bushings from spinning inside the sleeve as you drill, pair a standard sleeve with a lock screw, or use a locking sleeve. For faster placement in and removal from sleeves, use a handle.
    Head
    Tolerance
    Each
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size, mm
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    OD
    Thk.
    Lock Screw/Bushing
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-5
    6-11
    12-Up
    0.252" ID
    1/2"3/4"6.40.252"51/64"1/4"5/8"0.0001" to 0.0005"-0.0002" to 0"-0.01" to 0.01"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C618493A549000000000000000000
     
    Accessories for Drill Bushings
    Drill Bushing Lock Screws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Screws. Removable Drill Bushings, Slotted Drive.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Screws. Removable Drill Bushings, Hex Drive.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Removable Drill Bushings.

    Slotted Drive

    Hex Drive

    Lock screws thread into a hole in your jig. The head of the screw fits into a notch on the bushing's head, which keeps the bushing from spinning.
    Shoulder
    For Bushing OD
    Thread
    Size
    Head
    OD
    Overall
    Lg.
    Head-to-Shoulder
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Hex
    Size
    For Drill
    Bushing Type
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Slotted Drive
    5/16", 1/2", 3/4"5/16"-18
    		5/8"5/8"1/4"0.138"3/8"—SFSteel
    		108496A13000000
     
    Hex Drive
    5/16", 1/2", 3/4"5/16"-18
    		5/8"5/8"1/4"0.138"3/8"3/16"SFSteel
    		108496A3100000
     
    Drill Bushing Sleeves
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings.
    For Bushing
    OD
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    ID Tolerance
    For Drill
    Bushing Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Sleeve ANSI
    No.
    Each
    1/2"1/2"3/4"5/16"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C61L-48-53556N15500000
    1/2"1/2"3/4"3/8"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C61L-48-63556N1560000
    1/2"1/2"3/4"1/2"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C61L-48-83556N1570000
    1/2"1/2"3/4"3/4"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C61L-48-123556N1580000
    1/2"1/2"3/4"1"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C61L-48-163556N1590000
    1/2"1/2"3/4"1 3/8"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C61L-48-223556N16100000
    Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves
    Image of System. Front orientation. CrossSection view. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Image of Product. Knurled. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings, Knurled.

    Knurled

    Image of Product. Smooth. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings, Smooth.

    Smooth

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drill Bushing Lock Sleeves. Removable Drill Bushings.
    Lock sleeves act as a sleeve and lock screw at the same time. They have a raised flange that fits into the notch on the bushing's head, keeping the bushing in place.
    Knurled—Knurled sleeves grip the sides of a hole to prevent rotation. Press or mold them into plastic tooling.
    Smooth—Smooth sleeves are slightly oversized for a snug fit. They’re usually installed in metal tooling—press them into place with a manual or hydraulic press.
    Knurled
    Smooth
    For Bushing
    OD
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Head
    Dia.
    Flange
    Distance
    ID Tolerance
    For Drill
    Bushing Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    1/2"1/2"3/4"47/64"13/16"1/2"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C6131425A12500000031425A22000000
    1/2"1/2"3/4"63/64"13/16"1/2"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C6131425A1260000031425A11300000
    1/2"1/2"3/4"1 15/64"13/16"1/2"0.0002" to 0.0005"SFSteel
    		Rockwell C6131425A1270000031425A11400000

    Press-Fit Reamer Bushings

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Reamer Bushings.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Press-Fit Reamer Bushings.
    With ID tolerances sized specifically for reamers, these bushings ensure steady and precise hole finishing. Press them into a fixture plate with a manual or hydraulic press for permanent installation. Also known as headless bushings, these ANSI-type P bushings don’t need counterboring to be mounted flush. They are made of hardened, ground steel that holds its shape and resists wear, so they last for many cycles without needing to be replaced.
    Tolerance
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    For Reamer
    Dia.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.252"1/2"1/2"0.252"0.0006" to 0.001"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"PSteel
    		Rockwell C619473N29700000

    Drill Bushings for Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Drill Bushings for Plastic.
    Serrations line the sides of these bushings to keep them from spinning while you drill. Also known as jig bushings, they’re pressed or molded into plastic tooling to guide drill bits, counterbores, and reamers. They help you create consistent, accurate holes from part to part.
    Also Available: Other sizes. Please select 3378A999 and specify ID, OD, and length.
    Tolerance
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size, mm
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.252" ID
    13/32"1/2"6.40.252"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.01" to 0.025"SGTool Steel
    		Rockwell C613378A85600000
     

    Strong-Hold Drill Bushings for Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Strong-Hold Drill Bushings for Plastic.
    Designed to grip slippery plastic, the knurls on these bushings keep them from spinning while you drill. Their hold is stronger than serrated bushings, so they can withstand more force. Press or mold into plastic tooling to guide your drill bit and create accurate, consistent holes.
    Also Available: Other sizes. Please select 3379A999 and specify ID, OD, and length.
    Tolerance
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size, mm
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.252" ID
    13/32"1/2"6.40.252"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.01" to 0.025"DGTool Steel
    		Rockwell C613379A35500000
     

    Finish-Your-Own Press-Fit Drill Bushings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushings. Finish-Your-Own Press-Fit Drill Bushings.
    Larger OD tolerances than standard press-fit bushings allow finishing. These bushings should be machine ground. Mount flush with jig plates for precise drilling. Drill bushings can also be used as spacers, shims, and machinery bushings.
    Tolerance
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.252" ID
    1/2"1/2"1/4", E0.25"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.015" to 0.02"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteel
    		Rockwell C614315A49000000
     

    Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Oil-Embedded Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    Install and forget these self-lubricating bearings. All are made from porous metal and saturated with oil to reduce maintenance and downtime. A good all-around choice, they are used in everything from palm-sized fans in electronics to tire-sized pulleys. Although these bearings will work in most conditions, oil may drip away if temperatures get too high. Consider a graphite-lubricated bearing for higher temperatures or places where you can’t afford the mess. All are fabricated, lubricated, and inspected in the U.S.
    Flanged sleeve bearings combine a sleeve and thrust bearing in one. The flange supports thrust loads and prevents the bearing from being pushed out of place. The sleeve is the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper—Iron makes these bearings harder, stronger, and more resistant to sudden starts and stops than 841 bearing bronze. However, they operate at slower speeds. The increased iron content makes these bearings appear silver.
    Synthetic Oil Base—A high-quality lubricant makes all the difference. Synthetic oil is less sensitive to temperature changes than mineral oil, so it won't get runny and leak away at higher temperatures.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Base Oil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    High-Load 863 Iron Copper
    1/4"1/2"5/8"5/8"1/16"620 lb. @ 120 rpm450 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3002938T73600000
    1/4"1/2"3/4"5/8"1/16"750 lb. @ 120 rpm450 lb. @ 120 rpmSynthetic Oil-15 to 3002938T7370000
     

    Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    Made of plastics permitted by the US FDA for contact with food, these bearings won’t release harmful, smelly, and distasteful impurities into your food or beverage production line. These self-lubricating plastics eliminate the need for oil, resulting in less maintenance and improved hygiene. You’ll find them inside food-processing equipment such as mixers, conveyors, and fillers.
    Flanged sleeve bearings combine a sleeve and thrust bearing in one. The flange supports thrust loads and prevents the bearing from being pushed out of place. The sleeve is the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    Moisture-Resistant UHMW Polyethylene—Virtually nonabsorbent, these bearings will keep their shape after washdowns. However, they aren’t suitable for high-temperature treatments such as steam cleaning.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Flange
    OD
    Flange
    Thk.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Dynamic Thrust Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Moisture-Resistant UHMW Polyethylene
    1/4"3/8"5/16"1/2"1/16"19 lb. @ 120 rpm18 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K20300000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"1/2"1/16"23 lb. @ 120 rpm18 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K1070000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"9/16"1/16"23 lb. @ 120 rpm22 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K2040000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"1/16"31 lb. @ 120 rpm18 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K2050000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"1/2"3/32"31 lb. @ 120 rpm18 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K210000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"9/16"1/16"31 lb. @ 120 rpm22 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K2060000
     

    Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Sleeve Bearings for Food and Beverage.
    Made of plastics permitted by the US FDA for contact with food, these bearings won’t release harmful, smelly, and distasteful impurities into your food or beverage production line. These self-lubricating plastics eliminate the need for oil, resulting in less maintenance and improved hygiene. You’ll find them inside food-processing equipment such as mixers, conveyors, and fillers.
    With no moving parts, sleeve bearings are the simplest way to support the load of a rotating shaft while reducing friction. Also known as plain bearings.
    Moisture-Resistant UHMW Polyethylene—Virtually nonabsorbent, these bearings will keep their shape after washdowns. However, they aren’t suitable for high-temperature treatments such as steam cleaning.
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    For Housing
    ID
    Lg.
    Dynamic Radial Load
    Cap. @ Speed
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Moisture-Resistant UHMW Polyethylene
    1/4"3/8"1/4"15 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K8200000
    1/4"3/8"3/8"23 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K810000
    1/4"3/8"1/2"31 lb. @ 120 rpmWhite-200 to 180FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		57785K110000
     
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