Precise plain bearings in steering rod: even on bumpy track without clearance

Wear-resistant and vibration-dampening iglidur J bearings prove their worth in the steering rod

Profile

  • What was needed: Plain bearing for press-fit into the existing ball of the support structure for the steering rod
  • Requirements: No clearance to the steering rod, easy integration into the existing installation space, low friction, vibration-dampening, wear-resistant, self-lubricating, environmentally friendly, durable, lightweight, dirt-resistant, maintenance-free and usable at temperatures from -40 to 120°C
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Success for the customer: 
    With a clearance-free pre-loaded iglidur JVSM plain bearing, the BSR score (indicator for noise development) was reduced from 800 to 8 (the lower the score, the better the performance); the ride quality has improved noticeably, the car manufacturer saves a lot of money by eliminating guarantee claims; overall, an effective solution was found at low cost
Steering rod with spherical cap and iglidur plain bearing

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