Super Oilite (Iron / Iron-Copper, SAE 863)
Super Oilite (Iron / Iron-Copper, SAE 863) is part of the Oilite range of oil-impregnated (self-lubricating) sintered-metal plain bearings — bronze, iron / iron-copper and aluminium grades. Closest to Bushingo Metafram FP20 (sintered iron). The iron-copper SAE 863 grade sits alongside FP20 as the higher-load, lower-cost maintenance-free option where bronze is not required; where extra strength or a specific alloy behaviour is needed, Bushingo's SO16 sintered alloy is the next reference point. Competitor SAE 863 iron-copper bushings cross to the same FP20 family.
Specification
| Brand | Oilite |
|---|---|
| Series | Super Oilite (Iron / Iron-Copper, SAE 863) |
| Material | Oil-impregnated sintered iron and iron-copper (SAE 863, copper added to an iron base for higher strength), pores filled with lubricating oil |
| Forms | Cylindrical (plain) bush, Flanged bush, Thrust washer, Machinable blank / special |
| Typical size range | Similar standard bore band to the bronze grade, roughly 2 mm up to ~50 mm, with special sizes to order (general guidance) |
Key features
- Higher static load capacity and hardness than bronze at lower material cost
- Self-lubricating and maintenance-free through impregnated oil reservoir
- Good wear resistance for heavier or shock-loaded low-speed duty
- Iron-copper (SAE 863) variant raises strength versus plain sintered iron
- Best suited to lower surface speeds than the bronze grade
Typical applications
- Agricultural and construction machinery pivots
- Heavier-duty appliance and motor bearings
- Automotive and off-highway linkages
- Material-handling and conveyor components
- Slow-speed, high-load oscillating joints
Bushingo cross-reference
Closest to Bushingo Metafram FP20 (sintered iron). The iron-copper SAE 863 grade sits alongside FP20 as the higher-load, lower-cost maintenance-free option where bronze is not required; where extra strength or a specific alloy behaviour is needed, Bushingo's SO16 sintered alloy is the next reference point. Competitor SAE 863 iron-copper bushings cross to the same FP20 family.
See the full cross-reference table to match this to the Bushingo/Metafram range and other brands.
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