igubal® bearing elements can be used without problems even in harsh environments and are maintenance-free. They are corrosion-resistant in humid environments. The operating temperature is from -30°C to +80°C. Seals are not necessary, even in extremely contaminated conditions. This is true for fine dust as well as coarse dirt.
Every year, igus® engineers develop more than 100 new plastic compounds and conduct more than 3500 tests on maintenance-free plain bearings every year, and thus over the years has established a large database of polymers' tribological properties.
and the first one that is variably adjustable in its width.
Only extensive earthbound testing can demonstrate the suitability of components for space applications.
Lubrication- and maintenance-free plastic bearings provide the required functional reliability in electric wheelchairs.
This gripper picks up freshly baked goods from a conveyer belt and packs them in baskets.
This machine cleans and sorts all types of grain. First the grain is separated from other material by an air current.
Since temperatures of several hundred degrees Celsius occur here, the pilot must wear fire and heat-resistant clothing. The bearings used also have to withstand the high temperatures and pressures.
To achieve the best flying conditions, all components must be lightweight and at the same time as durable as possible.
This robotic vehicle is designed for a very special environment: it will one day be driving on Mars.
This joint is a new development to be used in prostheses. iglidur® J plain bearings and igubal® spherical bearings are installed in it.
The prototype of the „Sunseeker Duo“ solar plane is the world‘s first solar-powered two-seater.
The screwconveyer of the gritting unit has to be mounted movable in order to compensate axial offset and dynamic movements in the screw.
Plastic rod end bearings provide for high plant availability.
Lubrication-free tribopolymers in extreme application - Packaging unit for profiles.
A dynamic test reflects a service life of over 10 years.
No more expensive repairs
Light and free from play
The bearings reliably transmit the high radial centering forces with low friction and free of stick-slip and minimize the arm system's friction through their integrated start-up.
The challenge: The operating temperature is maximum 140°C and the applied material must be resistant to all cleaning agents used in the beverages industry.
iglidur® G is the problem solver in this rotor head The rotor blades rotate about 400 times per minute and thereby execute oscillating motion with maximum 30°.
Plain, spherical and linear bearings made of plastic help to improve mobility and the quality of life
Application of a high-value spindle lift table with steep-threaded spindle, linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings.
The aim of the concept is to demonstrate to the students how to handle a programmable logic controller (abbreviation: PLC) in an attractive way.
Maintenance-free plastic bearing defy all outer influences and provides for the required service life.
Wind, sand and sun: Plastic plain bearing for solar technology
New solutions for fitness equipment save production costs and assembly times.
Quick, straight, precise: this is how the requirements in sheet metal machining can be summarized. Sophisticated straightening technology makes all this possible.
On these horizontal forming, filling and sealing machines, the total freedom from maintenance over the machines' entire life cycle was particularly important for the customer.
Lubrication-free polymer bearing technology for cow cleaners