Talk:Bushing
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[edit] Merging
Before anyone considers merging or splitting this page, please find some references for the text before conducting any such procedure. It seems silly to debate the name of an unreferenced article. Alan.ca 19:29, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
It seems silly that an editor went ahead with this merge while ignoring my request not to. A plain bearing, such as a journal, is an entirely different animal to a bush, or bushing. Please justify this merger by reference to a mechanical engineering authority, not a common or garden dictionary. Shigley would probably be a good place to start, but my copy is at work. Greglocock 04:42, 12 March 2007 (UTC)
In the automotive industry, in my 27 years experience, in 3 countries:
Plain bearing aka plain journal- a lubricated cylindrical bearing in which rotational sliding takes place at at least one interface
Elastomeric bush/bushing - a thing that connects two other mechanical systems, often of vaguely cylindrical appearance. Made of a polymer, and plastic or metal interfaces to the other parts. Does not usually have an interface designed for continuous motion. May have internal elements such as rate plates, and/or hydraulic damping. Usually expected to be compliant or allow relatively unconstrained motion in at least one degree of freedom.
Grommet - a soft cylindrical part that is used to line holes in hard bulkheads as a pass-through for wiring etc.
Nylon bushing - a dry lubricated cylindrical part that permits axial and/or radial motion at an interface.
Now, I put it to you that a one-size fits all article will find it hard to cover these. Greglocock 07:56, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
To whomever edited my Talk. Never ever do that. If you disagree with what I say, do so, but not over my sig. Greglocock 12:02, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Hello, I have some years experience in the bearing industry. Plain bearing should not have been merged with bushing. A plain bearing is any bearing surface area which supports a load and attempts to reduce friction. This could be a cylinder (i.e. a bushing), a flat plate (thrust pad, tilting pad), a washer (thrust washer) or any number of odd shapes. A bushing is simply a shape of plain bearing. Have a look at the products of major plain bearing manufacturers such as GGB or Igus for an idea of the types of plain bearings which are manufactured. Please separate the articles again, this merger is incorrect. Jimmymagee 19:37, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
