Aluminium Oilite
Aluminium Oilite is part of the Oilite range of oil-impregnated (self-lubricating) sintered-metal plain bearings — bronze, iron / iron-copper and aluminium grades. No direct aluminium grade exists in the Metafram range; the nearest functional substitutes are Bushingo Metafram BP25 (sintered bronze) for general maintenance-free duty, or the SO16 sintered alloy where a specific performance property is needed. Specify Aluminium Oilite crosses on application (weight / non-magnetic) rather than on a like-for-like alloy match, and request a quote against the recommended BP25/SO16 alternative.
Specification
| Brand | Oilite |
|---|---|
| Series | Aluminium Oilite |
| Material | Oil-impregnated sintered aluminium-based alloy (lightweight, non-magnetic), pores filled with lubricating oil |
| Forms | Cylindrical (plain) bush, Flanged bush, Thrust washer |
| Typical size range | Offered in standard small-to-medium bore sizes to order; typical ranges comparable to the bronze grade (general guidance) |
Key features
- Low weight and non-magnetic — useful where mass or magnetic signature matters
- Self-lubricating and maintenance-free like the bronze and iron grades
- Good thermal conductivity and clean running
- Suited to lighter loads and lower speeds than bronze or iron
- Selected where corrosion behaviour or weight favours aluminium over bronze
Typical applications
- Lightweight instrument and electronic assemblies
- Aerospace and portable-equipment mechanisms (light duty)
- Non-magnetic or sensor-adjacent applications
- Small motors and precision mechanisms where weight is critical
Bushingo cross-reference
No direct aluminium grade exists in the Metafram range; the nearest functional substitutes are Bushingo Metafram BP25 (sintered bronze) for general maintenance-free duty, or the SO16 sintered alloy where a specific performance property is needed. Specify Aluminium Oilite crosses on application (weight / non-magnetic) rather than on a like-for-like alloy match, and request a quote against the recommended BP25/SO16 alternative.
See the full cross-reference table to match this to the Bushingo/Metafram range and other brands.
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