Bushing worth 8 RMB, purchased by the US Air Force for $90000

On April 17th, US Congressman Mike Waltz posted a video questioning US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, asking why a conventional component bushing used by the Air Force costs $90000 per bag to purchase.

What is the bushing/Shaft sleeve

Firstly, explain what the bushing is. The Shaft sleeve is not a shirt sleeve, but a commonly used component name in industry. It is used in many machinery to ensure the tightness between two connectors, and its effect and purpose are similar to the gasket in a household faucet. This is an extremely conventional and common component, according to Congressman Waltz, there is no technical threshold, it is not high-tech, and skilled workers do not need to graduate from high school. As a result, a bag sells for $90000, which is several times more expensive than gold of the same weight.

Bushing is a type of self-lubricating bearing that comes in various types and is suitable for different scenarios and applications, including composite metal bushings, bimetallic bushings, spring steel bushings, steel bushings, special copper bushings, rolled copper bushings, powder metallurgy bushings, embedded graphite bushings, etc.

MYWAY has a wide variety of liner products and strict quality system testing to ensure that customers receive the most suitable bushing products.

We have a fully automated liner production line and precision testing machines MYWAY is one of the few lining production factories in China that provides one-stop services from raw materials to finished products. The horizontal continuous casting workshop and centrifugal casting workshop are responsible for raw material processing, large-scale copper sleeve processing equipment, and various inspection equipment