Drawing-based components

PTFE Bushings

PTFE sleeves and flanged bushings turned to shaft and housing dimensions. Select the fit and compound around load, motion, temperature and lubrication.

  • Plain, flanged and stepped sleeve profiles
  • Shaft and housing fits specified separately
  • Wear grade chosen for the counterface

Procurement specification

Part Requirements

These components are made to the required geometry. The drawing defines the finished dimensions and interfaces.

PTFE Bushings part requirements
Basic dimensionsBore, OD and bearing length
Locating featuresFlange diameter, shoulder and retention details
MotionRotating, oscillating or sliding
Duty inputsLoad, speed, temperature and lubrication
Mating materialShaft finish, hardness and housing support

Define both fits

The housing holds the bushing while the bore controls shaft clearance. Specify the assembled fit for each interface rather than applying one nominal tolerance to the entire sleeve.

Thermal expansion and compression from the housing can alter the running bore. Give the operating temperature and installation method when these effects control clearance.

Select wear behavior with the shaft

The PTFE compound and the mating surface act as a pair. Load, speed, finish and lubrication influence wear, so a filled grade is selected against the actual duty.

A flange can locate the sleeve axially or provide a thrust face. State which surface carries load so the profile and inspection focus match the installed function.

Specific answers

Ordering Questions

Are these metal-backed composite bearings?

No. This page covers custom PTFE-bodied sleeves and bushings. A metal-backed bearing has a different construction and fit specification.

Can a bushing run dry?

Some compounds suit dry sliding, but the load, speed and counterface still need assessment. Dry-running capability is not a blanket rating for every bushing.

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Specify PTFE Bushings

Send shaft and housing dimensions, bushing drawing, load, speed and lubrication. Include operating temperature, mating finish and quantity.

Send Drawing & Dimensions

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