{"id":2781,"date":"2026-06-15T02:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T02:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2026-06-14T15:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T15:13:56","slug":"%e8%87%aa%e5%8a%a8%e8%8d%89%e7%a8%bf-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/%e8%87%aa%e5%8a%a8%e8%8d%89%e7%a8%bf-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Lubricating Bronze Graphite Bushings: Engineering Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>High-quality self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings are plain bearings that carry load and reduce friction <strong>without external oil or grease<\/strong> \u2014 the solid graphite plugs embedded in a cast bronze body transfer a self-renewing lubricating film to the shaft as it moves. This makes them the bearing of choice wherever maintenance access is limited, contamination must be avoided, or oscillating and low-speed motion would starve a conventional oil film. From injection-mold die sets and stamping tools to hydro-turbine guides and construction equipment pivots, graphite-plugged bronze bushings deliver predictable, low-maintenance performance. This guide covers the metallurgy, graphite-plug geometry, load-speed limits, and sourcing criteria \u2014 with the spec-level detail you need to write an accurate RFQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>En bref \u2014 Points cl\u00e9s \u00e0 retenir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings combine a cast bronze matrix (typically <strong>C86300, C93200, or CuAl10Fe<\/strong>) with embedded solid-graphite plugs covering <strong>15\u201340 % of the bearing surface<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They operate <strong>without external lubrication<\/strong> across a wide temperature band (typically <strong>\u221240 \u00b0C to +300 \u00b0C<\/strong>, higher for special grades), where oil-film bearings fail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum static load reaches <strong>100\u2013250 MPa<\/strong> depending on bronze grade; the PV limit (pressure \u00d7 velocity) defines the safe operating envelope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphite plug pattern (diameter, spacing, percentage) is tuned to the motion type \u2014 <strong>higher graphite area for oscillating\/low-speed<\/strong>, lower for rotating service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verified material traceability via OES, dimensional CMM inspection, and documented Cpk separate OEM-grade suppliers from commodity bushing shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/706864465-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/706864465-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/706864465-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/706864465-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/706864465-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/706864465-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/706864465-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oilless brass bush for high precision machine, maintenance free bush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Self-Lubricating Bronze Graphite Bushing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A self-lubricating bronze graphite bushing is a plain bearing made from a cast bronze body into which <strong>solid graphite plugs<\/strong> are press-fitted in a regular pattern. As the shaft rotates or slides against the bushing, it picks up a thin layer of graphite, forming a dry lubricating film that continuously renews from the embedded plugs. Unlike oil-impregnated sintered bronze (which relies on a finite oil reservoir), the graphite supply lasts the bearing&#8217;s full service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The engineering principle is <strong>solid-film lubrication<\/strong>. Graphite&#8217;s layered crystal structure shears easily along its basal planes, transferring low-friction material to the mating surface. This works in vacuum, underwater, at high temperature, and under oscillating motion \u2014 conditions that defeat conventional liquid lubricants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Bearing Type<\/th><th>Lubrication Source<\/th><th>Maintenance<\/th><th>Best Condition<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bronze graphite (plugged)<\/td><td>Embedded solid graphite<\/td><td>None (lifetime)<\/td><td>Oscillating, low-speed, high-temp, contaminated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oil-impregnated sintered bronze<\/td><td>Finite oil reservoir in pores<\/td><td>Periodic re-oiling<\/td><td>Continuous rotation, moderate speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solid bronze (greased)<\/td><td>External grease<\/td><td>Frequent re-greasing<\/td><td>Heavy load with maintenance access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polymer-lined (PTFE)<\/td><td>PTFE transfer film<\/td><td>Aucun<\/td><td>Light load, dry, low-temp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rolling-element bearing<\/td><td>External oil\/grease<\/td><td>Periodic<\/td><td>High speed, low friction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>KeyFix manufactures bronze graphite bushings and other precision components through its <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/cnc-production\/\">capacit\u00e9 d&#039;usinage CNC<\/a>, holding tight bore and outside-diameter tolerances for press-fit installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Bronze Alloys Are Used for Graphite Bushings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bronze matrix carries the mechanical load; the graphite handles lubrication. Alloy selection balances load capacity, corrosion resistance, and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Bronze Alloy<\/th><th>Designation<\/th><th>R\u00e9sistance \u00e0 la traction (MPa)<\/th><th>Max Load (MPa)<\/th><th>Meilleure application<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>High-Lead Tin Bronze<\/td><td>C93200 (SAE 660)<\/td><td>240<\/td><td>100\u2013140<\/td><td>General-purpose, moderate load<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manganese Bronze<\/td><td>C86300 (SAE 430B)<\/td><td>820<\/td><td>200\u2013250<\/td><td>Heavy load, high strength<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aluminum Bronze<\/td><td>CuAl10Fe3 (C95400)<\/td><td>585<\/td><td>180\u2013220<\/td><td>Corrosion + high load, marine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tin Bronze<\/td><td>C90500 (SAE 62)<\/td><td>310<\/td><td>120\u2013160<\/td><td>Moderate load, good wear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cast Bronze (CuSn)<\/td><td>CuSn12<\/td><td>280<\/td><td>110\u2013150<\/td><td>Industrie g\u00e9n\u00e9rale<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Manganese bronze (C86300) and aluminum bronze (CuAl10Fe3) are the <strong>high-load workhorses<\/strong> \u2014 their high tensile strength lets the bushing carry static loads up to 200\u2013250 MPa, suited to die sets, presses, and heavy construction equipment. For corrosion-exposed or marine service, aluminum bronze combines high load capacity with seawater resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Note de l&#039;ing\u00e9nieur\u00a0:<\/strong> Match the bronze grade to the <em>load type<\/em>, not just magnitude. For shock-loaded applications (stamping dies, forging equipment), manganese bronze (C86300) resists the impact that would fatigue softer tin bronze. For steady high loads with corrosion, aluminum bronze is the better engineering choice despite its higher cost.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Graphite Plug Geometry Affect Performance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The graphite plug pattern \u2014 diameter, spacing, and percentage of surface area \u2014 is the key tuning parameter. More graphite area means more lubrication but less load-bearing bronze; less graphite means higher load capacity but a thinner lubricating film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Motion Type<\/th><th>Recommended Graphite Area<\/th><th>Plug Pattern<\/th><th>Rationale<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Oscillating \/ swinging<\/td><td>25\u201340 %<\/td><td>Dense, large plugs<\/td><td>Low speed starves oil film; needs more solid lube<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low-speed rotating<\/td><td>20\u201330 %<\/td><td>Medium plugs<\/td><td>Moderate film renewal demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High-speed rotating<\/td><td>15\u201325 %<\/td><td>Sparse, small plugs<\/td><td>Speed generates film; load capacity prioritized<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reciprocating \/ linear<\/td><td>25\u201335 %<\/td><td>Axial plug rows<\/td><td>Linear motion needs continuous lube along travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thrust \/ axial load<\/td><td>30\u201340 %<\/td><td>Radial plug array<\/td><td>Face contact needs broad lube coverage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intermittent \/ start-stop<\/td><td>30\u201340 %<\/td><td>Dense plugs<\/td><td>Frequent boundary-lubrication starts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The percentage of graphite coverage directly governs the friction coefficient: typical self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings achieve a <strong>dynamic friction coefficient of 0.05\u20130.15<\/strong> depending on graphite area, load, and speed. Higher graphite percentage lowers friction but reduces the PV (pressure-velocity) limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KeyFix machines the bronze body and installs graphite plugs to the specified pattern, verifying dimensional accuracy through its <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/inspection-standards\/\">normes d&#039;inspection<\/a> program and confirming bronze chemistry by AMETEK OES on incoming material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Load and Speed Limits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The operating envelope of a self-lubricating bushing is defined by three limits: maximum static pressure, maximum sliding velocity, and the combined PV factor (pressure \u00d7 velocity). Exceeding the PV limit generates heat faster than the bushing can dissipate it, leading to graphite-film breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Param\u00e8tre<\/th><th>Plage typique<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Max static pressure (P)<\/td><td>100\u2013250 MPa<\/td><td>Bronze-grade dependent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max dynamic pressure<\/td><td>40\u2013100 MPa<\/td><td>For continuous motion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max sliding velocity (V)<\/td><td>0.5\u20132.5 m\/s<\/td><td>Higher for low-load service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PV limit (dry)<\/td><td>1.8\u20133.6 MPa\u00b7m\/s<\/td><td>Combined operating envelope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating temperature<\/td><td>\u221240 to +300 \u00b0C<\/td><td>Special grades to +600 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friction coefficient<\/td><td>0.05\u20130.15<\/td><td>Graphite-area dependent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The PV limit is the single most important design constraint. A bushing carrying high load (high P) must run slowly (low V); one running fast (high V) must carry light load (low P). Calculating the actual PV against the rated limit prevents the most common failure mode \u2014 thermal breakdown of the graphite film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Pi\u00e8ge courant\u00a0:<\/strong> Specifying a self-lubricating bushing on load alone, without checking sliding velocity, often pushes the design past its PV limit. A bushing rated for 200 MPa static load may fail at only 60 MPa if the shaft speed is high \u2014 because the PV product exceeds the thermal limit. Always calculate PV, not just P.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Forms and Configurations Are Available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings are produced in several standard geometries to suit different mounting and load directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Form<\/th><th>Load Direction<\/th><th>Application typique<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cylindrical sleeve<\/td><td>Radial<\/td><td>Shaft bearings, pivot pins, linkages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flanged sleeve<\/td><td>Radial + light axial<\/td><td>Vertical shafts, located bearings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thrust washer<\/td><td>Axial<\/td><td>Turntables, rotary tables, axial loads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wear plate \/ slide plate<\/td><td>Linear\/sliding<\/td><td>Die sets, machine ways, guides<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spherical bearing<\/td><td>Misalignment<\/td><td>Articulating joints, suspension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custom machined<\/td><td>Par demande<\/td><td>Bespoke geometry, special bronze<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>KeyFix produces all of these forms across machinery, automotive, and heavy-equipment sectors \u2014 its <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/cnc-fasteners\/\">portefeuille de pi\u00e8ces CNC<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/custom-fasteners-for-machinery\/\">programmes de composants de machines<\/a> demonstrate the range of precision bronze components delivered to specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Bronze Graphite Bushings Manufactured?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Production combines bronze casting or bar stock, precision machining, and graphite plug installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Process Step<\/th><th>But<\/th><th>Capacit\u00e9 KeyFix<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bronze stock verification<\/td><td>Confirm alloy chemistry<\/td><td>AMETEK OES on incoming material<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNC turning \/ boring<\/td><td>Form bore, OD, length to tolerance<\/td><td>STS C-series + Swiss-type lathes, \u00b10.005 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graphite plug drilling<\/td><td>Drill plug holes in pattern<\/td><td>CNC-positioned hole array<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graphite plug press-fit<\/td><td>Install solid graphite plugs<\/td><td>Controlled press process<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finish machining<\/td><td>Final bore\/OD to print<\/td><td>CMM-verified to \u00b10.001 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inspection<\/td><td>Dimensional + visual<\/td><td>100 % optical + CMM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Precision bore and outside-diameter tolerances are critical for self-lubricating bushings because they install by press-fit into a housing and run on a shaft with a controlled clearance. KeyFix holds these tolerances through its <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/technology\/\">usinage de pr\u00e9cision<\/a> capability, with bronze chemistry verified through the <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/raw-material\/\">mati\u00e8re premi\u00e8re<\/a> control process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Need a quote on self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings?<\/strong> Send your drawing or specification to KeyFix engineers \u2014 you&#8217;ll get a DFM review and quotation within 48 hours. <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/contact\/\">Obtenez un devis ici<\/a> ou envoyez un courriel \u00e0 sales@keyfixpro.com.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Specify on a Bushing Drawing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Appel \u00e0 dessin<\/th><th>Que sp\u00e9cifier<\/th><th>Pourquoi c&#039;est important<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bronze alloy<\/td><td>e.g., C86300, CuAl10Fe3<\/td><td>Drives load capacity, corrosion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bore diameter + tolerance<\/td><td>Inner diameter with fit class<\/td><td>Determines shaft clearance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outside diameter + tolerance<\/td><td>OD with press-fit allowance<\/td><td>Ensures housing retention<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graphite area \/ pattern<\/td><td>Percentage + plug layout<\/td><td>Tunes friction and PV limit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longueur<\/td><td>Longueur totale avec \u00b1<\/td><td>Sets bearing area<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating P, V, temperature<\/td><td>Load, speed, temp range<\/td><td>Validates against PV limit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Form<\/td><td>Sleeve, flanged, thrust, plate<\/td><td>Defines geometry<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Qualify a Bronze Bushing Manufacturer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Point d&#039;audit<\/th><th>Exigences minimales<\/th><th>\u00c9tat de KeyFix<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Syst\u00e8me qualit\u00e9<\/td><td>Norme minimale ISO 9001<\/td><td>IATF 16949 + ISO 9001 + ISO 14001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bronze machining<\/td><td>CNC turning\/boring for bronze<\/td><td>STS C-series + Swiss lathes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V\u00e9rification des mat\u00e9riaux<\/td><td>OES on incoming bronze<\/td><td>AMETEK OES sur 100 % de chaleurs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contr\u00f4le dimensionnel<\/td><td>Machine \u00e0 mesurer tridimensionnelle (MMT) avec pr\u00e9cision document\u00e9e<\/td><td>CMM \u00e0 \u00b10,001 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graphite plug process<\/td><td>Controlled pattern + press-fit<\/td><td>CNC-positioned, validated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mise en \u0153uvre du SPC<\/td><td>Cpk \u2265 1.33 on bore\/OD<\/td><td>Cpk \u2265 1,67, SPC en temps r\u00e9el<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tra\u00e7abilit\u00e9<\/td><td>Par lot pour la chaleur du mat\u00e9riau<\/td><td>tra\u00e7abilit\u00e9 num\u00e9rique par lot<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Le campus verticalement int\u00e9gr\u00e9 de KeyFix combine <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/cnc-production\/\">usinage de pr\u00e9cision<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/cold-forged-parts\/\">forgeage \u00e0 froid<\/a>, et <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/stamping-parts\/\">stamping<\/a> under a single IATF 16949 quality system \u2014 its <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/projects\/\">project portfolio<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/about-us\/\">company background<\/a> document a 0 PPM defect record across 100+ programs in 20+ countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quelles sont les conditions logistiques et d&#039;exp\u00e9dition ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>KeyFix fabrique ses produits \u00e0 Huizhou, dans le Guangdong, \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 des ports d&#039;exportation du sud de la Chine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Terme<\/th><th>D\u00e9tail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Site de fabrication<\/td><td>Huizhou, province du Guangdong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conditions d&#039;exp\u00e9dition standard<\/td><td>FCA Dongguan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>conditions de fret maritime<\/td><td>FOB Port de Shenzhen Yantian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D\u00e9lai de livraison du prototype<\/td><td>7 \u00e0 14 jours ouvrables (livraison express par avion)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>d\u00e9lai de production<\/td><td>4\u20136 weeks after sample approval<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The short inland haul from Huizhou to Dongguan and Shenzhen Yantian Port reduces transit time and freight cost for international buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foire aux questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long do self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the graphite supply spans the embedded plugs through the full wall thickness, the lubrication lasts the bearing&#8217;s entire service life \u2014 there is no oil reservoir to deplete. Service life depends on load, speed, and PV factor; within the rated PV limit, these bushings routinely deliver tens of thousands of operating hours maintenance-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the difference between graphite-plugged and oil-impregnated bronze bushings?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graphite-plugged bronze uses solid graphite plugs for dry, lifetime lubrication that works at high temperature, in vacuum, underwater, and under oscillating motion. Oil-impregnated sintered bronze relies on a finite oil reservoir in its porous structure, suited to continuous rotation at moderate speed but requiring conditions that retain the oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What temperature range can these bushings handle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings operate from approximately \u221240 \u00b0C to +300 \u00b0C. Special graphite formulations and bronze grades extend the upper limit to +600 \u00b0C \u2014 well beyond the range where conventional oil and grease lubricants break down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What bronze alloys does KeyFix machine for bushings?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>KeyFix machines C93200, C86300, C90500, CuAl10Fe3 (aluminum bronze), and CuSn12, with incoming chemistry verified by AMETEK OES. Alloy selection is matched to the application&#8217;s load type, corrosion environment, and PV requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What certifications does KeyFix hold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>KeyFix holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications. Material certificates, dimensional CMM reports, and PPAP Level 3 documentation are standard for OEM programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quelles sont les conditions d&#039;exp\u00e9dition applicables aux commandes internationales\u00a0?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>La livraison standard est <strong>FCA Dongguan<\/strong>, avec le fret maritime comme <strong>FOB Port de Shenzhen Yantian<\/strong> from the Huizhou production base. Production ships 4\u20136 weeks after sample approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If your next project needs high-quality self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings \u2014 sleeve, flanged, thrust washer, or custom geometry \u2014 send your drawing to KeyFix&#8217;s engineering team for a free DFM review and quotation within 48 hours. Explore the full <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/product\/\">portefeuille de produits<\/a> ou <a href=\"https:\/\/keyfixpro.com\/fr\/contact\/\">contacter KeyFix<\/a> \u00e0 l&#039;adresse sales@keyfixpro.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Auteur:<\/strong> \u00c9quipe d&#039;ing\u00e9nierie KeyFix <strong>Publi\u00e9 :<\/strong> 31 mai 2026 <strong>Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour\u00a0:<\/strong> 31 mai 2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High-quality self-lubricating bronze graphite bushings are plain bearings that carry load and reduce friction without external oil or grease \u2014 the solid graphite plugs embedded in a cast bronze body transfer a self-renewing lubricating film to the shaft as it moves. 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