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Metal-free cycling - design study: xiros® wheel bearing for the igus:bike

Two-component ball bearing for the igus® bike

Zero external lubrication, maintenance, and corrosion
We made the wheel bearing metal-free**.** The two-component wheel bearings* for the igus:bike contain dry-running, virtually maintenance-free plastic ball bearings. These are characterized by their exceptional wear resistance and low noise emissions; made for generations of cyclists.

Our wheel bearings once again demonstrate the demands we place on our bikes: long-lasting and innovative use of plastics prevents wear and waste, helping people and the environment in equal measure. Under development by igus.

*Installation sizes 6012 and 6018

Tech up

Tech up

  • Wear-resistant and tough
  • Quiet operation
  • Innovative two-component ball bearing combines a high load capacity and smooth running
Cost down

Cost down

  • Metal wheel bearings out, lubrication- and maintenance-free plastic ball bearings in
Proof

Proof

  • [Link pagenr="28182" title="​​​​​​All igus:bike components are thoroughly tested in the igus test laboratory" parameter="#section_6"]
Recycling

Sustainability

  • The igus:bike made from recycled plastic is corrosion-resistant and lubrication- and maintenance-free
  • igus supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. More at: undefined

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Wheel bearing test in the company's own test laboratory
Wheel bearing test in the company's own test laboratory

The wheel bearing is thoroughly tested in our own test laboratory

What makes it an innovation?
▷ Combining the specifications of a soft and hard polymer to obtain a ball bearing that is both strong and quiet

What goals have been achieved?
▷ The development of a world's first - with two components, customers meet more requirements than with just one

How do customers benefit from the innovation?
▷ Higher axial load capacity compared to existing soft xirodur materials
▷ Ideal for higher speeds

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kevin wright
Kevin Wright

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