Guides, Eyelets &

Bushings

We offer standard and custom fabricated ceramic guides

Aluminum Oxide (Alumina) Natural Sapphire hard. Homogeneous, chemically inert, mechanically strong. 99.8% pure and ultrafine particle size contribute to excellent surface finishes and dimensional accuracy. Our unique material is the ultimate for long life in guides. Color: Off-White. When ordering, specify part number followed by WAL.

99.8% High Purity Long Wear Materials
Prototype Parts
High Volume Runs
No or Minimal Tooling Costs
Proprietary Forming and Machining Methods
Tight Tolerances
Shorter Lead Times

Standard Tolerances: All dimensions +/- .010″ or 1 1/2 % whichever is greater. Tighter tolerances available on request.

Standard and Custom Fabricated Ceramic Guides Brochure

Eyelets/Bushings

Ceramic Eyelets/Bushings protect and guide a lineal product through a process; Textile fiber, Wire, Fiber Optics, Extrusions, by providing a wear-resistant contact surface. These parts are glued in place or pressed into a plastic holder.

10 Series RFQ Form

Tube Eyelet/Shuttle Eyelets

Tube Eyelet or Shuttle Eyelets are the same as the 10-Series but without a flange.Ceramic Eyelets/Bushings protect and guide a lineal product through a process; Textile fiber, Wire, Fiber Optics, Extrusions.

20 Series RFQ FORM

Grooved Eyelets/Bushings

Grooved Eyelets/Bushings are the same as 10-Series with an exterior groove for a retaining clip. These parts are mechanically held in place by a spring wire clip. (Sold separately).

12 Series RFQ FORM

Slotted Eyelets

Slotted Eyelets are the same as 10-Series except that they have a slot so the product being guided does not have to be threaded. These are typically glued in place on the edge of a steel plate.

25 Series RFQ FORM

Double Flanged Eyelets

Double Flanged Eyelets are similar to the 10-series but have two flanges. These are typically glued into a slot or wrapped with a wire to mount above a surface.

30 Series RFQ FORM

Post Sleeves

Post/Sleeves are slipped over a rod or bolt to provide a smooth exterior surface for a product to run over. The outside edges are radiused.

45 Series RFQ Form

Pulleys Sheaves

Pulleys/Sheaves guide a product within the groove while rotating. Grooves may be U or V shaped or flat bottomed. KEIR often hones the ID to accept a bearing or bushing. On many pulleys we can machine snap-ring grooves to allow for the replacement of bearings.

50 Series RFQ FORMS

Tubes/Top Hats/Washers

Tubes are straight, hollow cylinders used extensively across thermal and chemical processing industries. Top Hats are ceramic caps or spacers with a brim-like flange, resembling a top hat in profile. Washers are flat, ring-shaped components used as electrical insulators and thermal barriers.

Call 1-800-992-2402 to speak directly with our sales representatives for questions or fill our 60 Series Parts RFQ Forms. Click on the link below.

60 Series Custom Parts RFQ Form

Pins/Rods

Pins /Rods are typically mounted in a hole to provide a smooth exterior surface for a product to run over. The outside edges are radiused..

56 Series RFQ FORM

Special/Custom Parts

Special/Custom Parts have been made to our customer’s specifications, or we have developed designs to meet a particular need. Many are common guide shapes that do not fit the other series descriptions.

Call 1-800-992-2402 to speak directly with our sales representatives for custom parts or fill our 75 Series Custom Parts RFQ Form. Click on the link below.

75 Series Custom Parts RFQ Form

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