Flanged bushings are essential components in mechanical systems where stability, durability and precise alignment during operation are required.
Manufactured to customer drawings, they are produced using high-precision CNC turning and boring, achieving micrometre-level tolerances and consistent quality, even in small- and medium-sized production batches.
Flanged bushings are cylindrical components with an integral flange that allows axial positioning within the supporting structure.
They are used to guide and support shafts or rotating parts, reducing friction and maintaining correct alignment during operation.
The flange provides secure mounting and helps distribute loads evenly, making flanged bushings well suited to applications where accuracy, long service life and straightforward assembly are required.
Flanged bushings vary in geometry and material depending on the mechanical application.
The main types include:
The most common configuration, used as axial supports or guide elements in automatic machinery and transmission systems. The integrated flange ensures stable fixing and accurate assembly.
Used in applications subject to high loads, offering high mechanical strength, dimensional stability and long service life.
Commonly used in rotary or linear motion systems, providing good wear resistance and smooth running when properly lubricated.
All flanged bushings are manufactured to custom drawings, allowing precise adaptation to the dimensional and functional requirements of each application.
Flanged bushings can be produced in a range of materials selected according to operating conditions and required performance.
Material selection directly affects wear resistance, mechanical stability, load capacity and service life, ensuring reliable operation of the guided shaft or pin.
1
CARBON STEELS
used where strength, rigidity and resistance to high loads are required.
2
CAST IRON
valued for its dimensional stability, vibration damping and cost efficiency, and widely used in industrial machinery, and assemblies where reliability is needed without sacrificing accuracy.
3
BRONZE
a traditional material for bushings, offering good tribological behaviour and reduced friction, thereby improving smooth operations.
4
LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
chosen where low weight, good machinability and corrosion resistance are critical.
Flanged bushings are manufactured using advanced multi-axis CNC machines, allowing complex components to be produced with a high level of accuracy.
The process includes turning, threading, boring and finishing, all carried out in-house using calibrated tooling and measuring equipment.
Dimensional inspections and 3D metrology tests are performed throughout production to ensure compliance with the specified requirements.
Full in-house control of the entire manufacturing cycle ensures dimensional consistency, reliability and repeatability, even for small batch sizes, while reducing delivery times and maintaining consistent quality.
PARAMETER
Machinable diameters
Length / height
Maximum weight
Materials
Geometric tolerances
Machining processes
CAPACITY / DETAILS
Up to Ø900 mm
Up to 300 mm
1t
Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, cast iron
Up to 5 µm
CNC turning and milling, drilling, grinding
PARAMETER
Heat
treatments
Surface
treatments
Finish
Dimensional inspection
Production batches
CAPACITY / DETAILS
Quenching and tempering, cementing, hardening, vacuum hardening, nitrocarburizing, nitriding
Zinc plating, passivation, phosphating, anodising, nickel plating, painting, bluing
Roughness Ra ≤ 1.6 µm
EN 10204 3.1 material certificates, 3D dimensional inspection, FAIR
Single components and small batches up to 50 pieces
Flanged bushings are used in a wide range of industrial sectors where long-term accuracy and reliability are essential:
Used in tool change systems, feed units, internal handling and positioning mechanisms, where maximum accuracy and repeatability are required.
The main application sector for mechanical cams. They are essential for synchronised motion, continuous high-speed cycles, pick-and-place systems, dosing units and complex movements typical of automatic machinery.
Applied in blister machines, dosing equipment, sterile packaging lines and high-cleanliness automatic systems, where controlled and consistent motion is critical for the end product quality.
Used to synchronise processing and packaging operations, ensuring reliable performance in environments subject to frequent washdowns and repetitive high-speed cycles.
Employed in assembly systems, automated production lines, test benches and mechanisms requiring programmed motion and high resistance to wear.
Applied in valves, actuators, pumps and mechanical assemblies requiring resistance to corrosion, abrasive materials and high-pressure cycles.
The bushing is pressed into its housing until the flange seats, ensuring correct squareness. Proper installation is essential for smooth operation and long service life.
Flanged bushings include an integrated flange that provides axial location and improved stability. Plain bushings have no flange and are used where space is limited, or axial retention is not required.
A bushing is a plain sliding component that reduces friction and guides motion, while a bearing uses rolling elements to allow smoother rotation at higher speeds. Bushings are simpler, more compact and often preferred for high-load or low-speed applications.
