iglide® composite bearings

iglide® composite bearings & plastic bushings

Dozens of materials and geometries for use in nearly any application

For more than 30 years, RoHS-compliant iglide® composite bearings have offered a technical and economic advantage over all types of metal plain bearings. iglide® composite bearings are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, chemical resistant, universally applicable and reduce costs by up to 40%. They can withstand extreme temperatures and are suitable for special machine construction, underwater applications, and the food and tobacco industries.

iglide® composite bearings are available in a wide range of standard catalog options, and customization is possible from quantities of one. In addition, igus® products offer fast shipping times, online service life tools for nearly all product lines, and tested reliability. iglide® composite bearings are manufactured from innovative high-performance plastics for a wide range of applications. In our test laboratory, all iglide® plastics are tested intensively for coefficients of wear and friction.

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Benefits:

Self-lubricating
Maintenance-free
Cost-effective
Resistant to dirt, dust, and corrosion
Can handle medium to high loads

Industries:

Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation & Aircraft, Bicycles, Construction Machinery, Food Production, Marine, Medical, Packaging, Powersports, Turf Care

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Flange Bearings

Flange bearings

Plain bearing within mountable housing unit
Always self-lubricating & grease free
Resistant to dust and dirt
Can handle medium to high loads

Sleeve Bearings

Sleeve bearings

Facilitates linear motion between moving parts
Better wear rates with thinner walls
Always self-lubricating & grease-free
Resistant to dirt & dust

Thrust Washers

Thrust washers

Keeps rotating components in place
Always self-lubricating & grease-free
Resistant to dirt & dust
Cost-effective

Two-Bolt Flange Bearings

Two-bolt flange bearings

Secure with support for perpendicular shafts
Always self-lubricating & grease-free
Resistant to dust and dirt
Can handle medium to high loads

Clip Bearings (no min order quantity)

Clip bearings

Designed for fitting shafts through sheet metal.
Bearings have flanges located on both ends.
The bearings are secured in the sheet metal plate on both sides after fitting

Wear Rings

wear rings

Easy to install
Cost-effective
More wear-resistant than PTFE-strips
Higher load capacity

Gears and Gear Racks

Gears

Bevel, spur and gear racks
Various shaft hubs- round, d cut, feather key
Various custom options- injection molded, 3D SLS printed & mechanically manufactured from barstock

Belt Rollers

belt rollers

Tight deflection radii
Maintenance-free, self-lubricating
No risk of lubricant contamination
Durable and wear-resistant
Hygienic design without ball or needle cages

Guide Rollers

guide rollers

Endurance runner with high media resistance
High wear resistance in extreme ambient conditions
Very low coefficient of friction
High resistance to temperature and chemicals

Browse our Services for Custom Bearings

custom bearings 3d printing

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Service

FDM, SLS, DLP and 3D printed molds
3D printing materials and printing services
Fast delivery and online CAD configuration

custom bearings machining

Subtractive Manufacturing and Machining Services

Uses high-performance bar stock
Wear-resistant and maintenance-free
Resists dirt, dust, corrosion & humidity

custom bearings injection molding

FastLine Custom Injection Molding Service

Maintenance-free, longer service life
Up to 70% faster than comparable methods
55 choices of material available

White Paper: iglide® vs. Conventional Plastics

Plastic plain bearings made of polymer compounds are a staple across countless industries because they are durable, can endure heavy loads, and are resistant to many aspects of harsh environments, such as dirt, debris, chemicals, and more. Read the white paper to learn more about iglide® plastic and compare it with conventional plastics.

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iglide vs. conventional plastics white paper

iglide® Composite Bearings Application Stories

bearings in Six Flags roller coaster

Six Flags Roller Coaster

To keep rides running smoothly and efficiently, Six Flags relies on iglide® Z plain bearings, which have significantly reduced costs by eliminating maintenance throughout the season. With iglide® Z, there's no need for checks or relubrication of units and shafts, plus the lighter weight design contributes to enhanced performance.

bearings in high-precision dosing

Plastic Bearings for High-Precision Dosing

During the infusion a steady movement must be performed. For B. Braun Melsungen AG, this required a particularly good coefficient of friction for the components in order to achieve smooth movement in the smallest possible installation space. With a specially manufactured iglide® J clip bearing, an easy solution is guaranteed despite the tight installation space.

bearings in an inspection device for offshore drilling riser

Inspection Device for Offshore Drilling Riser

Drilling risers, elements for connecting the drilling platform to the seabed, work under the influence of aggressive media and high mechanical loads. Due to safety regulations, these elements must therefore be thoroughly inspected on a regular basis. A scanning device is used here, whose joints and scanners are mounted with iglide® plain bearings and safely guided with drylin® linear guides.

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Questions or product information? Please contact:

kevin wright

Kevin Wright

Country Manager, Canada

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