What is BS EN 2287 – Aerospace series - Plain bush about?
BS EN 2287 is a European standard on aerospace series which covers bush, plain, in corrosion resisting steel with self-lubricating liner.
BS EN 2287 specifies the characteristics of plain bushes in corrosion resisting steel with self-lubricating liner and the design recommendation of shafts and housings. The bushes are intended for operation within the temperature range of 55 °C to 163 °C and assembly with an interference fit into fixed and moving aerospace parts.
Who is BS EN 2287 – Aerospace series - Plain bush for?
BS EN 2287 on plain bush is useful for:
- Aerospace parts manufacturers
- Plain bush manufacturers
- Steel manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 2287 – Aerospace series - Plain bush?
Plain bushes are an independent type of plain bearing, used to prevent friction. They are a cylindrical lining used within a shaft, pin or hinge to prevent wear inside a hole. Plain bushes are inserted into a housing to provide a bearing surface for rotary applications.
Steel has a certain resistance against corrosion. This so-called passivity is due to a thin and invisible layer of oxides being formed on the surface. This process takes place through a reaction between the metal and the oxygen in the surrounding environment.
Self-lubricating plain bearings incorporate a liner that includes polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) on the bearing surface.
With the help of BS EN 2287 which specifies the characteristics of plain bushes in corrosion resisting steel with self-lubricating liner and the design recommendation of shafts and housings you can benefit from the use of this information in various aerospace applications. This can help you increase safety in operations.