SUPPORTING BUSHING

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The 895 564 79 SUPPORTING BUSHING is a critical wear component for maintaining tight tolerances in your rig's mechanical joints. This genuine part, number 895 564 79, ensures smooth, precise movement and prevents premature wear on pins and structural components, keeping your equipment aligned.

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895 564 79 SUPPORTING BUSHING Installed in the pivot points of the boom or feed system, this bushing provides a low-friction surface for connecting pins. It absorbs loads and allows for smooth articulation while maintaining the correct alignment between major structural components. Without a properly functioning bushing, joints become loose and inaccurate.

Wear in this component directly impacts drilling accuracy and overall reliability. For example, when this bushing wears in a boom joint, the entire feed beam starts to move with noticeable play. This makes it difficult for the operator to collar a hole precisely, slowing down the drilling cycle and increasing stress on the drill string.

Listen for unusual noises and visually inspect joints for excessive movement or ""slop"" during routine walk-arounds. A worn bushing should be replaced as soon as it's identified. Proactive replacement is a low-cost repair that prevents costly damage to the pin and the surrounding structural steel bores.