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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, mm
    For Drill Bit Size
    Decimal Equiv.
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    Drill Bushing
    Type
    Material
    Hardness
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    0.315" ID
    7/16"3/8"80.315"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteelRockwell C613671N148000000000000000
    1/2"1/2"80.315"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteelRockwell C613671N149000000000000
    1/2"3/4"80.315"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.015" to 0.015"PSteelRockwell C613671N150000000000000
     

    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
    0.315" ID
    1/2"5/8"80.315"39/64"7/32"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.0014" to 0.0017"-0.01" to 0.01"HSteelRockwell C618492A547000000000000000
     

    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
    0.315" ID
    1/2"1/2"80.315"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.01" to 0.025"SGTool Steel
    		Rockwell C613378A86400000
     

    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
    0.315" ID
    3/4"1"80.315"1 3/64"1/4"3/4"0.0001" to 0.0005"-0.0002" to 0"-0.01" to 0.01"SFSteelRockwell C618493A557000000000000000000
     
    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"—SFSteel108496A13000000
     
    Hex Drive
    5/16", 1/2", 3/4"5/16"-18
    		5/8"5/8"1/4"0.138"3/8"3/16"SFSteel108496A3100000
     
    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
    3/4"3/4"1"3/8"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C61L-64-63556N179000000
    3/4"3/4"1"1/2"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C61L-64-83556N18100000
    3/4"3/4"1"3/4"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C61L-64-123556N18200000
    3/4"3/4"1"1"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C61L-64-163556N18300000
    3/4"3/4"1"1 3/8"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C61L-64-223556N18400000
    3/4"3/4"1"1 3/4"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C61L-64-283556N18500000
    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
    3/4"3/4"1"3/4"1 1/16"21/32"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C6131425A12800000031425A115000000
    3/4"3/4"1"1"1 1/16"21/32"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C6131425A1290000031425A11600000
    3/4"3/4"1"1 1/4"1 1/16"21/32"0.0003" to 0.0006"SFSteelRockwell C6131425A1310000031425A11700000

    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
    0.315" ID
    1/2"1/2"80.315"0.0001" to 0.0005"0.01" to 0.025"DGTool Steel
    		Rockwell C613379A36400000
     

    Drill Bushings for Soft Metal and Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Drill Bushings for Soft Metal and Wood.
    Serrations on these bushings dig into wood, aluminum, and other soft metals to keep them from spinning while you drill. Also known as jig bushings, they fit inside fixture plates to guide drill bits, counterbores, and reamers. They improve accuracy so that your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part.
    Also Available: Other sizes. Please select 3377A999 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
    0.315" ID
    1/2"1/2"80.315"0.0001" to 0.0005"-0.0002" to 0"SP1144 Carbon Steel
    		Rockwell C613377A255000000
     

    Removable Drill Bushings for Thin Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Drill Bushings. Removable Drill Bushings for Thin Metal.
    Unlike most bushings, these won’t buckle the material or distort the hole when installed in thin-gauge aluminum and steel fixture plates. They’re held in place by a lock ring (sold separately), so they’re easy to remove and reuse. Also known as jig bushings, they accurately guide drill bits, counterbores, reamers, and other cutting tools. Use them to make sure your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part.
    Tolerance
    Thread
    ID
    OD
    Lg.
    For Drill
    Bit Size, mm
    ID
    OD
    For Material
    Thk.
    Size
    Lg.
    Direction
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    0.315"1/2"1/2"80.0001" to 0.0015"0.003" to 0.005"1/64" to 3/8"1/2"-20
    		1/4"Left Hand
    		1144 Carbon Steel
    		Rockwell C598509A639000000
    Drill Bushing Lock Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drill Bushing Lock Rings. Removable Drill Bushings for Thin Metal.
    For Bushing
    OD
    For Material
    Thk.
    OD
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    1/2"1/64" to 1/8"9/16"3/8"Aluminum
    		8509A52400000
    1/2"1/64" to 1/8"5/8"3/8"Aluminum
    		8509A320000
    1/2"9/64" to 3/16"9/16"5/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5350000
    1/2"9/64" to 3/16"5/8"5/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5290000
    1/2"13/64" to 3/8"9/16"3/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5460000
    1/2"13/64" to 3/8"5/8"3/16"Aluminum
    		8509A5410000

    Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flanged Sleeve Bearings. Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearings.
    Made of naturally slippery plastic so you’ll never have to add lubricant. They’re ideal for clean environments where you need to prevent oil drips or graphite flakes. Compared to metal bearings, they are lighter and will never rust.
    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.
    MDS-Filled Nylon—A step up from standard nylon bearings. Upgraded with fine particles of molybdenum disulfide (MDS), these bearings have extra lubricity and wear resistance. However, they’re still nylon, which will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture.
    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
    Each
    MDS-Filled Nylon
    5/16"7/16"7/16"9/16"1/16"41 lb. @ 120 rpm29 lb. @ 120 rpmBlack-40 to 1706294K20700000
    5/16"1/2"3/8"11/16"1/16"35 lb. @ 120 rpm40 lb. @ 120 rpmBlack-40 to 1706294K2080000
     
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