Seat Bushings FAQ

Seat Bushings FAQ

What is the difference between seat bushings and seat bushes? Seat bushes and bushings refer to the same component. Many European companies use the term “bushes” while “bushings” is the preferred term in the US. Why are seat bushings important? Seat bushes help to raise and lower headrests and armrests, and recline, elevate and slide …

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Transmission Torque Converter Bushings

The physical construction of torque converter bushings include low carbon steel, bronze intermediate layer and a sliding surface with PTFE and additives Torque converter bushings are optimized for friction and wear resistance in rotational and linear motion Bushings for torque converters play a role in dampening impact, sealing and providing resistance to shock and vibration …

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Bushings for Belt Tensioners

The physical construction of belt tensioner bushings include low carbon steel metal backed layer with a PTFE self-lubricating attached composite Belt tensioner bushings either have the PTFE sintered to the bushing or a bonded PTFE tape liner Due to the high-temperature working environment, a sintered PTFE bushing is preferred for its increase stability.   Belt …

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Seat Bushings

Seat bushings are found in reclining functions, suspension systems, seat mechanisms, armrests and seat headrests. OEMs look for bushings that have PTFE lining, a dry solid lubricant, to enable fluid motion and prevent noise. Cylindrical and flanged bushings are mainly used in seat bushing applications.   As the trend in automotive seats continues to evolve …

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Bearing Heat Treatment Options (Infographic)

Case hardening, induction hardening and through hardening all have attributes that help to make bearings long lasting in their applications. The bearing heat treatment infographic below highlights the features of each of the three types of hardening.

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Bearing Heat Treatment & Rate of Cooling

Bearings can undergo a number of hardening processes during heat treatment. The following infographic breaks down the heating temperature and cooling rate in an easy-to-follow heat treatment tool.      

Heat Treatment Options for Bearings

Metal components in bearings come in contact with other metal or containments, so the hardening process during manufacturing is a vital to ensuring less wear and a longer service life. Hardening also provides the optimal physical characteristics for the bearing’s use.

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Bearing Tariffs: What They Impact

The US imposed the first round of tariffs on imports from Chinese manufacturers on everything from gas turbines to self-propelled bulldozers – and bearings – on July 6, 2018. A second set of tariffs went into effect on August 23, and a third wave has been extended until September 5.

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