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...
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 found in torque converters play a...
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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...
Windshield wipers are the first line of defense when it comes to driver safety. Responsible for keeping debris, snow and rain from blocking the driver’s vision, wipers have a lot of responsibility.
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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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Heavy trucks in construction must function in the harshest environments. This machinery depends on mobility and movement, two factors that require bearings. The more prominent bearings found in the heavy-truck industry include bushings and spherical plain bearings.
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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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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.
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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.

An OEM was experiencing worldwide failure of their telehandler’s boom retraction and was in dire need of a solution. Their current supplier did not have the ability to address the issue in a timely manner, nor did they have a potential solution. The OEM reached out to CCTY Bearing Company based on a suggestion from one of their suppliers.