POM composite bushings These require little maintenance even under arduous conditions• Stainless backed compositebushings These are appropriate for corrosive environments• PTFE/polyamide bushings The cost-favourable, maintenance- free bushings for light loads• Filament wound bushings The maintenance-free bushings for extreme conditions

Bushings and flangedbushings

Because of the great variety of SKFbushings they are to be found in all branches of industry irrespective of whether • freedom from maintenance is re-quired, or not;• lubricants or other media are present,or not; and where • rotational, slewing or linear move-ment must be accommodated. • Solid bronze bushings The traditional robust bushings• Bushings and flanged bushings havebeen part of the SKF product range for more than thirty years and the most varied assortment is available from stock. A comprehensive range of materials is available including the following.• Sintered bronze bushings These are impregnated with oil and can be operated at high speed• Wrapped bronze bushings PTFE composite bushings The lubricant pockets allow them to function well even in dirty environ- ments• The low friction enables long periods of maintenance-free operation See brochure 4741 “SKF bush- ings”,brochure 5110 “Compositedry sliding bearings – maintenan- ce-free and space-saving” or the “SKF Interactive Engineering Catalogue” on CD-ROMor online at www.skf.com. 132