Most people scarcely give a thought to mundane items like rubber bushings. Unless you are an expert in the field, you would never know they are in the machinery and products you use when running at peak efficiency. The layman often learns their importance when something mechanical breaks down or begins to operate poorly.

A car’s suspension quite literally and figuratively rides on its bushings. Deciding on installing rubber bushings vs. polyurethane ones is no less a decision than choosing the difference between a smoother, quieter ride compared to a better feel in how the car handles and steers. There is that much of a difference. Both rubber and… Read more »

What exactly are rubber bushings? A bushing is a vibration isolator that serves as an interface between two parts and as a buffer, absorbs some of the energy produced by the interaction of those two parts. It separates two parts while allowing a limited amount of movement, thus minimizing vibration, shock and even noise. They… Read more »

When it comes to reliable rubber bushings, Manufacturer’s Rubber & Supply offers a wide variety of high-quality standard bushings as well as custom bushings that can be tailored to your specific needs. Bushings are extremely versatile and are used across many industries. When customers are researching the best material for their bushings, we often get… Read more »