What is a Bushing? Bush bearings (also known as bushings or bushes) are a type of independent plain bearing, providing a low-resistance surface to reduce friction between contact faces. Applications of bush bearings include rotary and linear shaft-based systems to minimize friction between moving parts. Despite improvements in materials and lubricants, conventional bushings continue to…
Air Bushings 101
New Way’s Air Bushings Can Meet Your Needs A bushing is a mechanical device typically used for containing a shaft or cylinder but allowing free rotation. Pretty simple? But now consider how you can reduce the friction of the rotating shaft. How can this be accomplished? New Way has the answer! Our air bushings can…
