PARTWORKS EXPANDED FIT
BUSHING SOLUTIONS

PartWorks is committed to advancing aerospace engineering by delivering high-performance expanded fit bushing solutions. Our StrataX, TitanLoc, and EdgeMax bushing systems offer unmatched durability, structural enhancement, and ease of installation for OEM and MRO applications.

StrataXTM Bushings

  • Custom Designed Cold-expanded Journal Bearings for fatigue life extension.
  • Strengthens the parent structure, enhancing damage tolerance.
  • Optimized for high-stress, cyclic fatigue aerospace applications.

TitanLocTM Bushings

  • Innovative installation method replicates the interference fit of shrink-fit bushings while delivering higher average pushout strength for increased reliability.
  • Radial expansion preserves plating and corrosion-resistant coatings, resulting in more durable and corrosion-resistant joints.
  • Reduces installation time and eliminates the need for cryogenic cooling or materials.

EdgeMaxTM Bushings

  • Thin-walled design minimizes material removal.
  • Ideal for MRO applications, allowing efficient hole repair.
  • Provides structural integrity with minimal weight.

Testing has demonstrated that TitanLoc bushings provide equivalent fit and retention to comparable shrink-fit bushings without the need for cryogenics and cumbersome installation methods.

StrataX have been proven to provide 8X improvement in retention over standard shrink-fit bushings.

PURPOSE BUILT
INSTALLATION TOOL

The PartWorks Precision FXTM (Patent Pending) Battery Powered Hydraulic Puller, (PFX15K) eliminates the need for hydraulic hoses.

 

EASE OF INSTALLATION

Programmable Controls with LCD Interface

  • When installed with Precision FX puller, PFX15K, operators can customize force limits, stroke positions, and operation modes.
  • Mandrel free play adjustment ensures precise assembly fit up, eliminates finger pinch points and reduces the need for multiple tools.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

  • Integrated data logging validates every installation.
  • Provides real-time operator feedback, improving consistency and quality.
  • Enables a faster, safer, and more accessible installation process.

CUSTOM ENGINEERED
RESIDUAL STRESS

PartWorks StrataX Bushing is designed for custom residual stress profiles tailored to a customer’s needs for fatigue life enhancement, damage tolerance concerns, stress field optimization.

THIN-WALL REPAIR (-4)
BUSHINGS FATIGUE TEST

Testing of EdgeMax thin-wall bushings has a proven capability to repair holes back to nominal diameters, providing significant improvement in fatigue life.

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