Diamond-Groove Bushings (DG)

Quick-Ship Diamond-Groove Bushings (DG)

Diamond-knurled OD for maximum holding strength. Diamond-Groove (DG) bushings designed for cast-in-place or potted installation. Provides excellent retention against both rotational and axial forces in soft materials.
Superior dual retention through diamond knurling pattern. Maximum resistance to both rotation and axial push-through forces during extreme torque applications.

Why choose DG bushings?

Why Diamond-Groove (DG) bushings stand out: Engineered diamond knurling delivers unmatched dual retention for the most demanding high-torque applications in soft materials.
  • Diamond-knurled exterior surface
  • Cast-in-place installation capability
  • Potted installation option
  • Maximum rotational grip
  • Maximum axial retention
  • For high-torque soft material applications

Applications

Extreme torque drilling requiring dual retention. Superior holding in aluminum, magnesium, and other soft materials where both rotation and axial movement must be prevented.

Technical Specifications

DG bushing specifications:
  • Material: 1144 Stressproof steel, Rc 62-64
  • ID Tolerance: +0.0001" to +0.0005" honed
  • OD: Diamond-knurled (not finish-ground)
  • Part numbering: SG-XX-X (drill size-length code)
  • Extreme torque resistance in production
  • Designed for aluminum, magnesium, soft metals

Installation Methods

Two primary installation options:
  • Cast-in-place: Pour molten aluminum around diamond-knurled OD
  • Potted: Epoxy secures diamond pattern into drilled hole

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Immediate availability on standard DG sizes.
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