Imperial 1840 Door Bushing 1/2" ICV

A professional-grade flanged sleeve bearing stabilizes the heavy door mechanisms of commercial baking infrastructure by managing friction along the primary pivot pins. Machined from solid bronze, this specialized hardware sleeve lines the hinge aperture to prevent metal-on-metal grinding between steel hinge components during constant opening and closing sequences. The mechanical lining incorporates a 1/2-inch inner diameter hole to accept standard hinge pins, while the main body features a 5/8-inch outer diameter that transitions into an integrated 7/8-inch diameter shoulder flange to anchor the assembly perfectly square against the door frame. Continuous friction, cooking grease residues, and forceful kitchen impacts can compress, groove, or wear down the soft bronze matrix over time, causing the heavy oven door to sag, drop out of alignment, or bind up mid-pivot. Swapping out a crumbling or egg-shaped bushing effectively resolves these door-hanging errors, preventing destructive physical stress on the structural hinge arms while restoring the level swing required to maintain a secure chamber seal. This 3/8-inch wide non-shoulder body section component is widely standard across commercial food service operations inside full-sized gas convection ovens, electric baking decks, and commercial restaurant ranges where heat-resistant alignment support is mandatory.

Equipment Compatibility:
Mechanical pivoting and door alignment configurations for Imperial Door Bushings include full-sized gas convection ovens, production-line electric ovens, single-deck baking platforms, and double-stacked restaurant ovens. This Door Bushing 1840 is compatible with commercial equipment from leading brands such as Imperial, American Range, and Royal Range, where low-friction hinge stability is required for reliable operation.

Brand Compatibility:
This part replaces multiple compatible components used across commercial kitchen equipment brands such as American Range, Imperial, Royal Range, and more. Full cross-reference details are available separately for accurate matching.

Product Specifications:
Product Type: Door Bushing
Manufacturer: Imperial
SKU: 1840
Inner Diameter: 1/2"
Outer Diameter: 5/8"
Body Width: 3/8"
Flange Diameter: 7/8"
Material: Bronze

Key Features:

• Solid bronze construction reduces friction and ensures smooth, durable door movement in high-heat environments.
• 1/2" inner diameter and 5/8" outer diameter provide a precise fit for standard hinge pin assemblies.
• 7/8" flanged shoulder helps secure positioning and prevents shifting during repeated door cycles.
• 3/8" body width designed for compatibility with standard commercial oven hinge setups.
• Helps maintain proper door alignment and prevents sagging or misalignment over time.
• Reduces metal-to-metal wear between hinge components for longer equipment life.