What is BS 4480-6 - ring type thrust washers for plain bearings about?
Plain bearings are widely used across industries where sliding, rotating, oscillating, or reciprocating motions are present. BS 4480-6 is an International Standard that discusses plain bearings. BS 4480-6 helps maintain geometrical precision and accuracy in the manufacture of bearings for various applications.
BS 4480-6 is the sixth part of the BS 4480 multi-series, and specifies a range of thrust washers for general purpose use with wrapped bushes as specified in ISO 3547.
BS 4480-6 applies to thrust washers having inside diameters from 6 to 80 mm.
Note: It is not expected that all the sizes listed will be available from stock, but adoption of standard sizes should lead to economies in tooling costs.
Who is BS 4480-6 - ring type thrust washers for plain bearings for?
BS 4480-6 on ring-type thrust washers for plain bearings is useful for:
- Plain bearings manufacturers
- Mechanical engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Designers of plain bearings
Users of ring-type thrust washers for plain bearings such as:
- The oil and gas industry
- The automotive industry
- The power / electric supply industry
- The construction industry
Why should you use BS 4480-6 - ring type thrust washers for plain bearings?
The ring-type thrust washer is an unsplit ring, normally fitting into a recess at the end of a housing, which is intended to accept thrust and to provide an axial location for a rotating shaft.
BS 4480-6 walks you through details such as symbols, dimensions, and tolerances, oil grooves, the flatness of the washer, and chamfers of plain bearings.
BS 4480-6 guidelines help you to standardize the production of a high-quality ring-type thrust washers, for optimal performance of the bearing application.
As a manufacturer, inspecting the wall thickness of thrust washers in accordance with BS 4480-6 can help you establish conformity with international standards, thus encouraging confidence in the reliability of your products.
