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Bushings

Belt Tensioners & Bushings

The accessory belt tensioner powers a car’s air conditioning, water pump, alternator and power steering by maintaining tautness of the engine serpentine belt. A tensioner is available as one of three designs:

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The Anatomy of a Bushing

Bushings are fully customizable based on the application and performance needs. They are available in a variety of compositions with different features. Below is a simple breakdown of bearing options:

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Split Joints in Bushings (Infographic)

  The two main types of splits in bushings have pros and cons. Both the normal (or straight) split and clinch butt joint are outlined below.    

Wrapped Bushing Split Joints

Wrapped bushings – or bushes – have been around for decades. Their simplicity, efficiency and ability to take up space or protect the shaft are a testament to their versatility and long standing success. Aside from the materials used to form the bushing some with self-lubricating features, one of the questions that is frequently asked relate to the joint construction of the split along the bushing.

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The Case for Matching Shaft with Self-Lubricating Bushings

A bushing design that experiences frequent start-ups and shut-downs can lead to premature wearing – or even failure. This also happens when a bushing runs too dry, for example when there is a sudden loss of contact lubrication, an aggressive contamination influence or simply an under-designed mating shaft.

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