15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK (Also searched as 152 387 18)

A rock drill can have plenty of power on paper and still feel “tired” in real life. The reason is usually not the hydraulic pump or the operator’s technique—it’s friction. When rotating and percussion forces pass through a drifter, every micron of clearance and every drop of lubrication determines whether energy becomes penetration or heat. That is why a precision bushing-bearing is never a simple sleeve. It is a control surface that protects the expensive parts behind it.

The 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK is designed to support stable motion, reduce metal-to-metal contact, and keep alignment true inside the drifter assembly and related housings. It is commonly listed as a bushing bearing / bearing bushing and is referenced in connection with Sandvik/Tamrock HL1560T rock drill & drifter systems, as well as Sandvik drilling platforms that use that drifter family.

At 3GEN Export, we supply the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK as an OEM supplier-standard spare part and ship worldwide in 5 working days. We focus on fit, finish, and repeatable performance—because in drilling, “almost right” behaves like “wrong” after the first shift.

What the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK actually does

The simplest way to describe the role of a bushing-bearing is this: it is the part that allows force to move without allowing damage to follow. In a drifter and its connected housings, shafts and rotating components must stay centered while carrying load, vibration, and shock. A bushing-bearing provides that support surface, typically with:

A low-friction interface that lets parts rotate or slide smoothly
A sacrificial wear layer that protects higher-cost components
Controlled clearance that maintains alignment and reduces vibration
Lubrication pathways that feed oil or grease to the working surface

When the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK is healthy, the machine feels consistent: rotation stays steady, heat remains manageable, and internal components don’t start “walking” out of alignment. When it wears, the machine may still operate—but the system begins paying for every meter drilled with extra temperature, extra noise, and accelerated wear elsewhere.

What the photos tell us about this part

From your images, the component appears to be a flanged, precision-machined bushing-bearing with a bronze/brass tone. The geometry shows details that matter in real operation:

A wide flange for stable seating and axial location
Multiple drilled oil holes around the body for lubrication distribution
Internal grooves/channels that spread lubricant around the bearing surface
A smooth internal bore finish designed to carry load without scoring
A stepped outside profile for correct fit inside a housing

This is exactly the kind of design you see where lubrication must be delivered evenly and where alignment matters under repeated cycles. The flange adds stability; the oil holes and internal channels reduce dry spots that cause local overheating and rapid scoring.

Where 15238718 / 152 387 18 is used (published compatibility)

Different suppliers publish compatibility by drifter model, by rig model, or by both. The most consistent published references link this part number to:

Rock drill & drifter: Sandvik/Tamrock HL1560T

Surface drill rig: Sandvik Pantera DP1500i (listed in association with HL1560T in aftermarket catalogs)

Machines (rig families) shown in one machine-mapping list: AM105, Axera 6-240, Axera D07-260, Axera T08S-290C, Commando 300 (and more in the same family list)

One seller also describes the item as a bearing bushing for the flushing housing front for Sandvik Pantera drifters, directly referencing 15238718 as the matching part number.

Because Sandvik rigs can vary by configuration and serial range, the safest confirmation is always drifter model + rig model + serial. But the published model mapping above is the clearest online reference set for 15238718 / 152 387 18.

Why the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK is a “performance” part, not a “replacement” part

In drilling, the cost of a part is rarely the real cost. The real cost is what happens when the part is slightly off-spec:

If the bore tolerance is wrong, you get play, vibration, and uneven wear
If the surface finish is rough, the lubricant film breaks down faster
If the oil holes or grooves are inconsistent, hot spots form under load
If the material grade is weak, the bearing smears or scores prematurely
If the flange face is not true, the assembly can sit under stress

A bushing-bearing is supposed to wear in a controlled way. When it cannot do that, it forces other components to wear instead—often the shaft, housing, or mating surfaces that cost far more than the bushing itself.

That is exactly why the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK is worth describing as a reliability component. It protects the geometry of your system.

How this bushing-bearing supports drilling stability

A drifter generates vibration that is not polite. It is cyclic force, repeated thousands of times, transmitted through metal, oil, and seals. A bushing-bearing helps keep that force “organized” by:

Maintaining concentric alignment between rotating parts and housings
Reducing friction so energy becomes rotation/percussion, not heat
Stabilizing the assembly so seals are not forced to compensate for wobble
Supporting lubrication film formation under continuous load
Preventing localized galling that begins from dry contact points

The oil holes and internal grooves visible in the images are especially important because they help keep a consistent lubricant film on the bearing surface. In harsh drilling cycles, lubricant distribution is not a luxury—it is what separates normal wear from sudden failure.

Common symptoms when a bushing-bearing is worn

When the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK is approaching end-of-life, the signs often show up as “secondary” problems. Operators may report:

Rotation feels rough, hesitant, or inconsistent
Temperature increases around the housing area after long cycles
Unusual vibration or noise during rotation/engagement
Accelerated seal wear near the same assembly
Metal particles increase in oil/grease checks
Visible scoring lines or smearing on the bearing surface during teardown

A critical point: these symptoms can also be caused by poor lubrication, contamination, or misalignment elsewhere. But a worn bushing-bearing makes all of those issues louder and more expensive.

Technical overview and typical construction

Exact dimensions depend on the assembly location, but the published part name and the physical design in your images strongly suggest a high-load bearing bushing used in a drifter/housing interface. Online catalogs consistently label 15238718 / 152 387 18 as bearing / bushing bearing / bushing bearing spare part in Sandvik drilling contexts.

Typical technical characteristics for this class of part include:

Material: copper-alloy (bronze-type) bearing material common for heavy-duty bushings
Design: flanged body for axial location, multiple oil ports, internal lubricant channels
Function: supports a rotating or sliding interface under vibration and shock loading
Environment: heavy dust exposure, high vibration, frequent thermal cycling, lubricant reliance
Goal: stable clearance and smooth motion without scoring the mating components

The bronze tone in the photos aligns with bearing materials chosen for good anti-seizure behavior and compatibility with steel shafts. In other words: if a failure must happen, the bushing-bearing should fail first—cleanly, predictably—before it damages the shaft or housing.

Installation guidance for the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK

Always follow the service manual for your drifter/rig. The steps below focus on preventing the most common causes of early wear.

Cleaning and preparation

Before installing the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK, treat cleanliness like a measurement tool.

Clean the housing bore and remove any old adhesive/residue
Inspect the bore for scoring, ovality, or burrs
Check that oil channels in the housing are not blocked
Keep the bushing and housing surfaces free of dust and metal particles

Even small debris can score a new bearing surface quickly, especially in the first run-in period.

Press-fit and seating

If the part is press-fit (common for bushings):

Use correct tooling that contacts the flange evenly
Avoid hammering directly on the bushing body
Confirm the flange sits flush and true against the housing face
Check that the oil holes align with the housing’s lubrication pathways (if applicable)

A bushing that is slightly tilted will create uneven load distribution. Uneven load distribution becomes uneven temperature. Uneven temperature becomes fast wear.

Lubrication checks

The oil holes and internal grooves are not decorative—they are the lifeline.

Prime lubrication before heavy operation
Verify correct lubricant type and supply pressure/flow (where applicable)
Check that grease/oil actually reaches the bearing surface
Monitor early temperature behavior during the first cycles

If lubrication does not reach the surface consistently, bronze bearing material can smear under load, which accelerates clearance growth and causes vibration.

Post-install inspection

After installation and short operation:

Re-check for abnormal noise during rotation
Inspect for leakage around nearby seals and interfaces
Monitor temperature rise during longer drilling cycles
If possible, sample lubricant for contamination early

The first hours after installation are where mistakes show up fastest.

How to extend service life in harsh drilling conditions

Most bushing-bearing failures are not “part failures.” They are system failures that punish the part. To help your 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK last:

Keep lubricant clean (filtration and disciplined handling)
Prevent water contamination and condensation in the system
Avoid running with misalignment or excessive vibration “just to finish the shift”
Check lubrication delivery—blocked channels kill bushings quietly
Control heat; heat reduces lubricant film strength and increases wear rate

If you keep the system clean and lubricated, a bushing-bearing behaves like a protective layer. If you don’t, it becomes a warning sign you see too late.

Weight (KG) for logistics planning

Weights online can differ because some sellers list net weight while others list packaged weight or a generic catalog number. One published listing shows:

Weight Kg/Pcs: 1.43 KG for 15238718 (listed as “BUSHING”).

For shipping planning, you can use ~1.43 kg as a practical reference. When you order through 3GEN Export, we can confirm exact packed weight and carton size for your shipment route.

Search formats to include on your product page

Many buyers search by spacing, hyphenation, or combined format. Include these variants naturally:

15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK
152 387 18 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK
152-387-18 bushing bearing

This improves match across procurement systems and manual-driven searches.

Why 3GEN Export for 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK

In drilling, the most expensive sentence is: “We’ll be back up tomorrow.” Parts availability is not just purchasing; it is production continuity.

3GEN Export supplies the 15238718 BUSHING BEARING SANDVIK as an OEM supplier-standard spare part
We deliver worldwide in 5 working days
We support fitment confirmation when you share rig model + drifter model + serial range
We pack export-ready to minimize transit damage and delays

If you send your rig model (for example Pantera DP1500i or Axera series) and the drifter type (HL1560T), we can help confirm the correct match using the published mappings and your machine specifics.

Published compatibility recap (most commonly listed)

Sandvik HL700

Sandvik HL820ST

Sandvik HL810T

Manufactured in Turkey, these products are made using the latest technologies and built to meet the highest international standards. Each machine is a high-quality copy of the original, ensuring durability, precision, and performance that you can rely on for modern construction and metalworking projects.