What do you need to know about fork bushes?
You can either purchase bushes in pairs, inner bushes or outer bushes (or Guide & Slide bushes) or you can purchase a full suspension kit for your model which includes the Fork Oil Seals (Pair), Fork Dust Seals (Pair), Inner Bushes (Pair), Outer Bushes (Pair). All of our fork bush kits come with fitment grease. All bushes are sold in pairs.
When to use loose or loose SKF bearing fits?
Distortion of the bearing rings caused by shaft or housing design, for example by discontinuities of the seat or uneven wall thickness, should be avoided. For split housings, SKF generally recommends loose fits.
When to use a loose fit or a tight fit?
Where the outer ring should be able to move axially in its housing, a loose fit must be used. However, a loose fit can result in housing wear. Where this cannot be tolerated, either protect the bearing seat surface or select a bearing that accommodates the axial displacement within itself (cylindrical roller, needle roller or CARB bearing).
What are the dimensions of an oil groove bushing?
SIZES & TECHNICAL DATA: Oil grooves are available for bushings with ID sizes from 3/8″ to 8″, and lengths from 1/2″ to 8″ (oil grooves stop 1/8″ short of each end). Oil grooves are 1/16″ wide x 1/32″ deep. Oil holes are 1/4″ diameter. OIL HOLE & EXTERNAL GROOVE: This type is our most popular.
Why do you need an OD groove for drill bushing?
The OD groove allows coolant to flow around the bushing, then through the radial hole in the bushing’s wall, to the internal oil grooves. This allows installing the bushing at any orientation, and mounting several bushings in series using a single manifold passage.
What kind of Groove do you use for Figure 8 bearings?
Figure 8 Groove: is a modification of the double oval groove and is generally preferred in grease lubricated applications or to offer a greater exposure of graphite in graphite bearings.
Where is the oil hole in a bronze bushing?
Oil Hole: A single oil hole without any grooving is commonly used in short bearings with an L/D ratio of 0.5 or less. Oil will flow axially unaided to each side of the oil inlet hole by as much as ½”. The oil hole should be centrally located and in the unloaded area to ensure that oil is distributed equally to both sides.