FB bushes are manufactured from
continuous cast bronze, conforming
to AS1565 grade C83600 (BS1400
LG2).

Mechanical Properties

Maximum Operating Temperature 230°C
Maximum Unit Pressure Load 270MPa
Tensile Strength 270 - 340 MPa
Proof Stress 0.2% 100 - 140 MPa
Elongation 13 - 30%
Hardness Brinell 75 - 90 BHN
Coefficient of Friction 0.14 - 0.08
Thermal Coefficient of Expansion 19.6 × 10-6 per °C

Tolerances


Inside Diameter
Imperial - .0005 + .0015
Metric - 0.01 + 0.04

Outside Diameter
Imperial + .002 + .004
Metric + 0.06 + 0.10

Length
Imperial + .010 - .010
Metric + 0.25 - 0.25