The bushing is a cylindrical sleeve that acts as a sliding bearing between two parts in relative motion — it protects the pin or shaft running through it from direct wear, and is cheaper to replace than the part it protects.

Where it's found: on the blade guard (threaded protection around the tie rod), on the carriage slide (lets the food carriage glide along the guide rail) and on the handle/knob (threaded support bushing).

Materials: nylon (quiet, low-friction sliding) or brass (more resistant, used on grinding wheel shafts and parts under heavier loads).

How to choose the right part: you need inner diameter, outer diameter and height; these are brand and model specific — Arsa, Ato, CEG, ESS, FAC, Kolossal, Noaw and others use different measurements even for similarly-looking parts.

For other slicer parts go back to Slicer Spare Parts.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the bushing wear out before the pin?
That's its purpose: being a cheaper, easy-to-replace part, it absorbs the friction of sliding motion instead of the pin or shaft.

How do I measure the bushing I'm replacing?
Measure inner diameter, outer diameter and height with a caliper: these are the three figures needed for the correct part.