As part of the 30 year iglidur® anniversary, we are equipping a compact car with plastic body with iglidur® plain bearing components and sending it on a world tour.
With this action, igus® demonstrates not only the diverse application of its polymer plain bearings worldwide, but also the performance capability of iglidur®. The history of iglidur® plain bearings outlines 30 years of plastics technology – from simple plastic bushings to high-tech machinery components.
Accompany our converted compact car on its travels in the "iglidur® on tour" blog!
"iglidur® on Tour": Around the world with 56 plastic plain bearings made by igus®
Presenting: Sascha, driver and adventurer
Further information
Where are iglidur® plain bearings located in the compact car... and why?
Advantages of tribo-plastics – outlook for the automobile industryWeight (7x lighter than metals)
Low-priced
Customised shape
Seat systems – lock mechanism / adjustment lever
iglidur® J replaces lubricated plastic bushingNoise-free operation
Simple and captive assembly
Low bearing clearance due to tolerance compensation for KTL painting
Tolerance compensation for KTL painting
Runs on simple cold extrusion parts/pipes
Lubrication-free
Convertible top – kinematics and lock
iglidur® G replaces lubricated, fibreglass-filled PA6 polyamide bearings and metallic plain bearingsResistant to corrosion
Also runs on cold extruded parts
Low bearing clearance due to tolerance compensation for KTL painting
Simple and captive assembly
High compressive strength
Lubrication-free
Parking brake – parking brake handle
iglidur® G replaces lubricated steel-steel bearingsNo rattling
Noise-free operation
Easy installation
Lubrication-free
Pedal mechanism – brake pedal
iglidur® G replaces lubricated, fibreglass-filled PA6 polyamide bearingsRattle-free
Noise dampening
Tolerance compensation due to radial camber
Lubrication-free
Gear selector – gear selector handle
iglidur® P210 replaces lubricated plastic and steel bushingsAlso runs against fibre-reinforced plastics
Low bearing play
Pleasant haptics
Lubrication-free
Window crank
iglidur® J replaces lubricated POM plastic bearingsLubrication-free
Good wear resistance
Noise-free operation
Easy installation
Lubrication-free
Wiper mechanism
iglidur® J260 replaces lubricated brass and PA66 plastic bearingsResistant to corrosion
Insensitive to dirt
Media-resistant
High alternate bending strength
Superior price/performance ratio
Lubrication-free
Throttle valve
iglidur® X6 replaces PTFE coated, rolled aluminium bushingPlastic shafts possible
Media-resistant
No contact corrosion
Low-priced
Alternator – belt tensioner pulley
iglidur® G replaces metallic rolled plain bearingsVibration-damping
Resistant to corrosion
Wear-resistance at high frequency pivot motions
The Journey so far