Gates Series 1008 bushings provide a bearing surface between rotating or moving parts. They help reduce friction and wear between two components while allowing for relative movement. These Taper-Lock bushings are useful in the auomotive, construction, aerospace, power generation and marine industries. They have an opening in the barrel of the bushing and do not have a flange. The opening in the barrel eases installation & removal of the bushing, while the non-flanged design takes less space and mounts flush with the pulley or sprocket.