Agricultural Equipment
Tractors, combines, harvesters, planters, mower decks, balers. Agricultural equipment has dozens of pivot points spread across the machine. Manual lubrication on a 40-joint linkage system isn't practical during harvest season. SAE 841 bushings deliver continuous lubrication to loader arm pivots, three-point hitch connections, and steering linkages without daily grease gun attention. The self-lubricating action activates at speeds as low as 200 SFM, making these well-suited for the oscillating, start-stop motion common in ag applications.
Material Handling
Forklift mast guides, crane sheaves, pallet jack wheels, conveyor idlers, hoist mechanisms. Material handling equipment operates continuously in dusty, dirty environments where external lubricants attract contamination. Oil-impregnated bushings keep working shift after shift. With load capacity to 2,000 PSI and speed capacity to 1,200 SFM, SAE 841 handles the repetitive cycling in lift mechanisms and roller conveyors without lubrication downtime.
HVAC and Motor Applications
Fan motor shaft bushings, blower assemblies, damper pivots, ventilation equipment. HVAC applications need quiet operation and long service life in locations that are difficult to access. Oil-impregnated sintered bronze provides a smooth, consistent bearing surface that reduces noise while eliminating routine re-lubrication in ceiling-mounted or ducted equipment.
Construction and Mining Equipment
Excavator boom pivots, loader bucket pins, bulldozer track adjusters, mining conveyor systems. Heavy equipment operates in dust, mud, and extreme conditions where exposed lubricants wash away or attract abrasive particles. SAE 841 bushings maintain internal lubrication even when external conditions are severe. They're commonly specified for secondary pivot points that don't justify the maintenance schedule required by high-load primary joints.
Industrial Machinery / Manufacturing Equipment
Pump shafts, gearbox components, machine tool slides, CNC auxiliary mechanisms, press guides. Manufacturing equipment needs consistent performance across thousands of operating hours. Oil-impregnated bushings work well in auxiliary systems where loads stay within the 2,000 PSI limit and speeds remain moderate. OEM machine builders commonly specify them for components that won't require field lubrication.
Packaging and Printing
Filling heads, sealing arm pivots, folding mechanisms, print press guide rollers. Packaging lines run 200+ cycles per minute where external lubrication can't keep pace. Self-lubricating bushings maintain consistent performance during continuous high-speed operation. The porous bronze matrix releases oil on demand, matching the lubrication rate to actual operating speed.
Pumps and Valves
Valve stem guides, pump shaft bearings, actuator linkages. Fluid handling applications often need bushings that perform without adding lubricant contamination to the process. SAE 841 bronze provides corrosion resistance and self-lubrication in water pump applications and light-duty hydraulic equipment where loads stay within the material's capacity.
