Bushings (also referred to as plain bearings, plane bearings, sleeve bearings or linear sleeve bushings) operate with sliding motion between the moving surfaces. Today, we’re taking a look at the ASTCRG Series Bushings, a filament wound, self-lubricating option.
The ASTCRG Series Bushings are high-load plastic compound bushings with two basic layers. The outside is an enhanced, high-temperature, epoxy resin with wound glass fibers encapsulated within the resin. The inside sliding layer has continuously wound PTFE fibers, a separate special fiber, and another lubricant encapsulated throughout.
The ASTCRG series features:
- Very high load capacity
- Excellent resistance to impact
- Very good chemical resistance
- Low friction and good anti-wear properties
Some typical applications for the ASTCRG Series include:
- Hydraulic cylinder pivots
- Construction machinery arm bushes
- Boom lifts, scissor lifts
- Cranes, material handling equipment
- Port machinery
- Package machine
If you need help in selecting the best products for your particular application, please remember that design engineering and application assistance are available from AST as part of our value-added services designed to make your job easier.
Click here to go to our online catalog and product specifier ASTCRG Series Bushings including free CAD downloads.
AST supplies more than 3,000 different high-quality bushing models made from a variety of materials including all metal, plastics, and composite materials. Looking to learn more? Our team of bearing experts are standing by to help – contact them here.