Bearing plastic solutions
August 1st 2009 igus says its iglidur plastic plain
bearings make the step from a simple
plastic bushing to a tested, predictable
and available machine component.
The company highlights, what it
considers to be five key advantages.
Freedom from maintenance: Plastic
plain bearings can replace bronze,
metal-backed and custom injectionmoulded
bearings in almost any
application. Resistance to dirt, dust
and chemicals make them a 'fit-andforget'
solution.
Cost savings: Plastic plain bearings
can reduce costs up to 25%.
No messy lubricants: Self-lubricating
bearings transfer lubricant to the shaft
to help lower the coefficient of friction.
Consistent coefficient of friction:
Plastic bearings are designed to
maintain a low COF
consistently over the
lifetime of the
bearing.
Corrosion- and
chemical resistance:
Plastic bearings can be
used in wash-down
applications, salt water and harsh
chemicals without compromising
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