Boneham P264FZ Press Fit Headless Drill Bushing Steel

Product Description

The BONEHAM P264FZ is a press fit headless drill bushing used to guide drill bits and other cutting tools with precision during machining and fabrication operations. Assigned industry bushing code P, this headless style bushing seats flush without a protruding flange, making it well suited for close-tolerance jig plate applications. The inside diameter measures 0.196 inches (wire size 9) with a tight tolerance of +0.0001 to +0.0004 inches, ensuring consistent hole location across repeated operations. The body outside diameter is 13/32 inches and the overall bushing length is 1/4 inch. Constructed from steel, the P264FZ delivers the hardness and wear resistance required for production drilling environments. Machinists, tool and die makers, and fabricators install this bushing type in drill jigs and fixtures.

The P264FZ is intended for use in drill jig plates where precise hole guidance is required. Its headless design allows the bushing to sit below or flush with the jig plate surface, which is common in applications where workpiece clearance is limited or where a smooth top surface is required. This bushing is a non-renewable type, meaning it is pressed directly into the jig plate and is not designed for quick field replacement. Typical installations are found in metal fabrication shops, machine shops, and production tooling environments where repeatable hole location is critical.

Key Features

• Press fit installation method for secure, permanent seating in jig plates
• Headless design sits flush with or below the plate surface
• Inside diameter of 0.196 inches (wire size 9) with +0.0001 to +0.0004 inch tolerance
• Body outside diameter of 13/32 inches and overall length of 1/4 inch
• Steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance for production use
• Non-renewable fixed bushing for permanent jig tooling setups

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style press fit headless drill bushing conforming to industry bushing code P, suitable for standard drill jig plates and fixtures requiring a 13/32 inch diameter bore.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or tool and die makers using an arbor press or hydraulic press to seat the bushing into a precision-reamed hole in the jig plate. Power down all equipment and secure the workpiece before pressing the bushing into place. The bore receiving the bushing must be reamed to the correct interference fit diameter to ensure proper retention. Do not hammer the bushing directly, as this can damage the bore or distort the bushing.