Tolerances
Main dimensions, tolerances and inspection thereof are in accordance with ISO 3547 part 1 and 2 as well as the product standard of Federal-Mogul.
Bushing tolerances
The tolerances for the outside diameter of the metric GLYCODUR® bushings correspond to the values given in ISO 3547 Part 1. To check these tolerances the method outlined in ISO 3547 Part 2 should be followed.
The values for the maximum and the minimum wall thickness for metric bushings can be found in the product tables under 'Details' for [GLYCODUR® F] and [GLYCODUR® A]. The tolerance for the bushing width B is a uniform ±0.25 mm (±0.01 in).
Flanged bushing tolerances
GLYCODUR® flanged bushings are manufactured to the same tolerances as the plain bushings. A deviation of ± 0.5 mm (0.02 in) applies to the flange diameter D1 when mounted.
Tolerances housing, shaft and clearance
GLYCODUR® plain and flanged bushings can be located by means of interference fits. For “ready to fit” bushings and flanged bushings in metric sizes, it is recommended to machine the housing for bearings up to 4 mm bore diameter to an H6 tolerance and to an H7 tolerance for larger bearings ([GLYCODUR® F] and [GLYCODUR® A].
After the installation, the bore diameter of the bushings and the bearing clearance will be within the limits indicated in the product tables for [GLYCODUR® F] and [GLYCODUR® A], provided the shaft was also manufactured to the tolerances indicated in these tables. The values for bearing clearance apply to room temperature; if the operating temperature is increased, the bearing clearance is reduced by 0.0016 mm (6.3 × 10-5 in) for each 20 °C (68 °F) temperature increase for GLYCODUR® F bearings, and by 0.005 mm (20 × 10-5 in) for GLYCODUR® A bearings. The bearing clearance can be reduced or increased within the recommended limits by matching shaft and housing bore to each other during installation.
In certain applications, for example where a minimum running resistance is called for or the bearing load is very low, it is recommended to select the maximum values for bearing clearance indicated in the tables.
The recommended tolerances and indicated approximate values apply to housings made of steel, or cast iron. For light alloy housings a higher degree of interference fit due to the difference in thermal expansion may be required. Otherwise, the bushings could become loose and the bearing clearance could be too big .
If it is impossible to use an interference fit because of mounting difficulties or because the force needed for pressing in is too high, it is possible to secure the bushing in the housing bore by gluing. In special cases where adhesive is used it may be necessary to modify the shaft tolerance to avoid improper bearing clearance.
Thrust washers are generally secured in machined recesses in the housing. Appropriate diameters and tolerances for the recesses are given in the thrust washer product tables for [GLYCODUR® F] and [GLYCODUR® A]. When determining housing and shaft tolerances attention should be paid to ISO 3547 and ISO 6525.