Oiles 500SP equivalent graphite plugged bronze bushings — golden brass with embedded black graphite plugs
JDB Solid Lubricant Series · Oiles 500SP Compatible

Oiles #500SP Equivalent
Graphite Plugged Bronze Bushings

Need Oiles #500SP performance without the premium price tag and long lead times? Our JDB Solid Lubricant Bearings are engineered to be a drop-in replacement for Oiles 500SP series and Sankyo Oilless components. Manufactured from high-tensile manganese bronze (C86300 / SAE 430B) with embedded solid lubricant plugs, they deliver exceptional wear resistance under heavy loads and low speeds — perfect for injection molding, automotive dies, and heavy machinery.

WHY SWITCH TO JBM

Why Switch to JBM JDB Series?

Identical Performance

Same base material (High-Strength Brass C86300), same graphite lubricant formulation (SL4). 100% dimensionally interchangeable with Oiles SPB/SPF/SPW series. No compromise on load capacity or wear life.

Fast Delivery

Standard sizes (SPB, SPF types) usually ship within 7–10 days. Custom dimensions available in 2–3 weeks. No more waiting 8–12 weeks for Japanese OEM supply chains.

Cost Effective

Save 40–60% compared to Japanese OEM pricing. Same C86300 alloy specification, same graphite plug pattern — direct from the factory, no distributor markup.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Solid Lubricant Bronze Bearings (JDB Series)

JBM JDB graphite plugged bronze bushings are cast from high-tensile manganese brass (C86300 / CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3) — the same alloy grade used in Oiles #500SP. The graphite plugs (SL4 grade) are deeply embedded into precision-drilled holes across the bearing surface, providing 20–30% coverage for consistent self-lubrication throughout the bearing's life.

Unlike surface coatings that wear off after a few thousand cycles, embedded graphite plugs continuously transfer a thin lubricating film to the mating shaft during operation. The result: maintenance-free performance at loads up to 100 N/mm² and temperatures up to +300 °C — without a single drop of oil or grease.

Available in metric and inch sizes. Custom guiding elements for Die & Mold applications available upon request.

C86300 Base Alloy Properties

Alloy CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3
Density 7.8 g/cm³
Hardness ≥ HB 210
Tensile Strength ≥ 750 N/mm²
Yield Strength ≥ 450 N/mm²
Elongation ≥ 12%
JBM-650 graphite plugged bronze bushing — golden brass body with embedded black graphite plugs in staggered geometric pattern, Oiles 500SP equivalent

JBM-650 — Oiles 500SP Equivalent

Graphite Plug Details

  • Coverage: 20–30% of bearing surface
  • Pattern: Staggered geometric arrangement
  • Plug size: Φ6–8mm (standard)
  • Grade SL1: Graphite based — up to +400 °C
  • Grade SL4: PTFE + MoS₂ — for water/marine use

C86300 / SAE 430B

Same alloy grade as Oiles 500SP

TECHNICAL COMPARISON

Oiles #500SP vs. JBM JDB — Side by Side

Same alloy. Same graphite. Same dimensions. Here's the engineering data that proves it.

Feature Oiles #500SP (Original) JBM-650 JDB (Replacement)
Base Material High-Strength Brass (CAC304 / C86300) High-Strength Brass (C86300 / CuZn25Al5)
Lubricant Embedded Graphite Plugs (SL4) Embedded Graphite Plugs (SL4)
Graphite Coverage 20–30% 20–30%
Hardness HB 210+ HB 210+
Tensile Strength ≥ 750 N/mm² ≥ 750 N/mm²
Max. Load (Static) 150 N/mm² 150 N/mm²
Max. Speed (Dry) 0.5 m/s 0.5 m/s
Max. PV (Dry) 1.65 N/mm²·m/s 1.65 N/mm²·m/s
Friction Coefficient 0.04 – 0.20 0.03 – 0.19
Max. Temperature +300 °C +300 °C (+400 °C with SL1 graphite)
Interchangeability Standard 100% Dimensional Match
Lead Time 8 – 12 Weeks (via Japanese supply chain) 7 – 10 Days (standard sizes)
MOQ Varies (distributor-dependent) No MOQ
Price Level $$ (Japanese OEM premium) 40 – 60% lower

Oiles® and #500SP are registered trademarks of Oiles Corporation. JBM is not affiliated with Oiles. Comparison based on publicly available datasheets.

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CROSS-REFERENCE GUIDE

Compatible Part Numbers

We manufacture replacements for the following standard series. Simply send us the part number for an instant cross-reference.

Oiles® #500SP Series

SPB Straight Bushings e.g. SPB-2030, SPB-3040, SPB-5060
SPF Flanged Bushings e.g. SPF-3040, SPF-5060, SPF-80100
SPW Thrust Washers e.g. SPW-5005, SPW-8010
SWP Wear Plates e.g. SWP-5050, SWP-8080

Sankyo Oilless® Series

#500 Standard Bronze Series All standard metric sizes
SO#50 SP Standard Parts Straight, flanged, thrust

Also Compatible With:

MPBZ • Graphalloy • JDB series (China standard) • JFB flanged series • Any 500# grade graphite-bronze bushing

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Where Oiles 500SP Equivalents Are Used

Plastic Injection Molding

  • Mold guide bushes
  • Ejector plate bushings
  • Tie-bar bushings
  • Toggle mechanism bearings
  • Clamping unit guides
  • Nozzle alignment bushings

Automotive Stamping Dies

  • Press die guide posts
  • Guide bushings (VDI 3357)
  • Wear plates & strip guides
  • Cam unit bearings
  • Transfer die slide bearings
  • Stripper plate bushings

Steel Mills & Metallurgy

  • Rolling mill chocks
  • Cooling bed bearings
  • Continuous casting guides
  • Furnace door bearings (+400 °C)
  • Ladle turret bushings
  • Roller table guides

Construction & Heavy Equipment

  • Excavator bucket pins
  • Boom arm pivot bearings
  • Hydraulic cylinder eyes
  • Grab & grapple bearings
  • Dam gate & sluice bearings
  • Marine / ship bearings
Free Samples

Test Our Quality — Free Samples Available

Order free JBM-650 samples and compare them directly against your Oiles 500SP supply. Same golden brass, same embedded graphite, same dimensions — prove it in your own application.

PRODUCT RANGE

Graphite Plugged Bronze Bearing Range

JBM-650

JBM-650 graphite plugged bronze bushing

Cast Bronze Bearings with Graphite Plugs

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JBM-650GT

JBM-650GT graphite plugged bronze bushing

Steel Shell Cast Bronze Bearings with Graphite Plugs

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JBM-850S

JBM-850S graphite plugged bronze bushing

Metal Backed Sintered Alloy Bearings with Solid Lubricants

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JBM-09G

JBM-09G graphite plugged bronze bushing

Bronze Wrapped Bearings with Graphite

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JBM-090

JBM-090 graphite plugged bronze bushing

Bronze Wrapped Bearings with Oil Pockets

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