What is BS 4480-2 - Solid plastics bushes for plain bearings about?

Plain bearings are widely used across industries where sliding, rotating, oscillating or reciprocating motions are present. BS 4480-2 is an International Standard that discusses plain bearings. BS 4480-2 helps maintain geometrical precision and accuracy in the manufacture of bearings for various applications.

BS 4480-2 is the second part of the BS 4480 multi-series, and specifies the dimensions and tolerances for plain and flanged plastics bearing bushes in the range of 3 mm to 60 mm inside diameter.

Who is BS 4480-2 - Solid plastics bushes for plain bearings for?

BS 4480-2 on solid plastics bushes for plain bearings is useful for:

Bearings manufacturers and suppliers
Mechanical engineers
Electrical engineers
Quality control personnel
Product design engineers / innovation teams

Users of plain bearings such as:

The oil and gas industry
The automotive industry
The power / electric supply industry
The construction industry

Why should you use BS 4480-2 - Solid plastics bushes for plain bearings?

Affordable and versatile, plastic bushings are used for many different industries, such as agricultural, medical, and machines, including fitness equipment, lawnmowers, food processing machinery, pumps, and valves.

BS 4480-2 walks you through the material, dimensions, limits, and tolerances, as well as ordering of plain bearings.

With BS 4480-2, you will be able to standardize the production of high-quality solid plastics bushes, for optimal performance of the bearing application.

As a manufacturer, inspecting the wall thickness of solid plastics bushes in accordance with BS 4480-2 can help you establish conformity with International Standards, encouraging confidence and reliability for your products.

BS 4480-2:1974

Specification for plain bearings: metric series - Solid plastics bushes

Current, Under Review

Published:

23 Aug 1974