W Type Bushings

W Type Bushings

Type W bushings are commonly used on shafts of industrial pumps and motors. They have oil expansion space and sight glass to keep debris out of the bushing. They are available with or without a collar and gland nut. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best W bushing for your application. Once you have selected the W bushing, you are ready to install.
W-sleeves are used to allow electrical conductors to safely pass through obstacles such as insulators. They are usually made of porcelain. The insulation system consists of two distinct layers: the innermost layer consists of concentric capacitors, while the outermost layer consists of several layers. The innermost insulating layer is the most expensive and is typically used for in-circuit electrical testing. The outermost insulating layer consists of numerous metal fittings and flexible seals.

Dimensions of the W Type Bushings

• Bushing Type: W1
• Bore Size: 3-1/2″、3-11/16″、3-15/16″、3-3/4″、3-3/8″、3-5/8″、3-7/16″、3-7/16″、3-7/8″、4″、4-1/2″、4-1/4″、4-1/8″、4-15/16″、4-3/16″、4-3/4″、4-3/8″、4-5/8″、4-7/16″、4-7/8″、5″、5-1/2″、5-1/4″、5-1/8″、5-15/16″、5-3/16″、5-3/4″、5-3/8″、5-3/8″、5-5/8″、5-7/16″、
• Key-Way Size: 7/8″ X 7/16″
• Dimension (L): 8-1/4″
• Dimension (U): 1-7/16″
• Dimension (T): 6-13/16″
• Dimension (D – Large End): 8.500″
• Dimension (D – Small End): 8.1016″
• Dimension (H): 12-1/2″
• Dimension (V): 10″
• Dimension (W): 1-1/4″
• Dimension (X): 6-3/8″
• Dimension (Y): 7/16″
• Dimension (R): 7/16″
• Dimension (S): 9/16″
• Amount Of Cap Screws: 4
• Cap Screw Size: 3/4″ X 3″
• Bushing Weight: 104 LBS
• Wrench Torque: 3,000 LBS

Installation

1. Make sure the bushing cone and interior of the driven product are clean and free of anti-seize lubricant.
2. Place the bushing into the sprocket or other part type that accepts bushings.
3. Loosely place the cap screws into the pull-up holes. The bushing remains loose to ensure a slip fit on the shaft.
4. Using the key on the shaft, slide the sprocket or other part type to the desired position on the shaft. Make sure the heads of the cap screws are accessible.
5. Align the sprockets or part types, alternately and incrementally tighten the screws until they are taut. Do not use extensions on the wrench handle, and do not allow sprockets or parts to be pulled out and contact the bushing flange. There should be a gap between the bushing flange and the sprocket at this point to ensure that the gap does not close.
   

Removal

1. Loosen and remove cap screws.
2. Insert the cap screws into the threaded removal holes.
3. Tighten the inserted screws until the sprocket or other part type is loose on the shaft.
4. Remove sprocket/part type from the shaft.

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