Demountable steel guide bushes ACI - ISO 9448

Material: 16MnCr5 - Case-hardened

Standard : ISO 9448

Dimensions :

• Diameter : from 20 to 80mm
• Length : from 34 to 108mm

Available with extra-short, short, normal, long and extra-long shoulders.

Working speed : 0 to 15m/min

Type of mounting : Clamps and screws fixing supplied with the bushe.

The Easyfit system facilitate the bushe mounting in the bore making it quicker to adjust and install

Hardness : 61 à 63 HRC for maximum wear resistance and durability. Designed for prolonged use thanks to its robust construction and high hardness.

Treatment : Case hardening and tempering for optimum surface hardness.

Type of lubrification : Lubrication scratches with grease nipple.

Benefits :

• Good resistance to lateral forces
• Can be used with thick sheets metal

Available in 3 tolerance classes for precise matching with the guide bushes according to the need.

Conception : Modular design for an easy integration and simplified maintenance.

• Machining 
• Grinding / honing
• Grooving
• Treatment

Target application :

Ideal for press tools, injection moulds or any other assembly requiring precise, reliable guidance.

Recommendation for use :

• Lubrification : Make sure that the bushe is always well lubricated to ensure its efficiency and lifespan. Lubrication is provided by the grease nipple and the grooves inside the bushe.
• Mounting : The bushe is fitted using the clamps and screws directly in the tool plate. It is important to ensure that the pillar is correctly fitted to guarantee the parrallelism with the guide bushes and preventing premature wear.
• Do not exceed working speed. Compliance with working speeds ensures the integrity of the tool and bushe. 
• Environment : Do not store or use the bushe in a corrosive environment.

Maintenance recommendations :

• Regular cleaning
• Regular inspection
• Load control

To order you need to indicate : 

• The diameter
• The lenght

Example : ACI.032.075

These standardized guide bushes, from the MDL brand, come from the MDL components program, for the design of guide systems, to be integrated during the design, of die sets and press tools.

These guide bushes are designed and manufactured by the company AMDL, which owns the registered trademarks MDL and Porter Besson, and distributes these MDL components and Porter Besson components throughout the world, from its logistics center located in Issenheim.

AMDL Scop SA is a leading manufacturer, of standard parts for die sets making, marketed under the registered trademarks MDL and Porter Besson.

The guide bushes are used with guide pillars and ball cages to design guide systems for die sets

Standards parts for die making MDL are in stock at AMDL Scop SA, included guiding elements MDL, guide bushes MDL, guide pillars MDL, ball bearing cages MDL and all accessories necessary to design a guide system for press tools.