Noise-free and smooth movement of resting surfaces, easy operation of side rails without getting caught and the dissipation of electrostatic charges pose as high demands on bearings as the production on a large scale, for example, through powder or dip coating of pre-assembled welded assemblies, and the potential manual cleaning and disinfection by wiping or the automated cleaning in bed wash facilities associated with dosing and handling errors. In addition, textiles should neither be contaminated by lubricants nor the movement mechanics require maintenance.
Lubricant-free igus® products have, according to requirement, electrical conductivity, a very low moisture absorption, high chemical resistance, and are often resistant to hydrolysis and used in:
Nursing and hospital beds
Frame-adjustment mechanisms, braking operations, electric and hydraulic actuators for the adjustment functions.
Cables and energy chains supply the actuators securely with signals and power even in restricted space conditions, and can, like the cable type CF special 544, also be provided with an anti-microbial property or delivered according to customer requirements as a readychain® system, pre-assembled with e-chain® and plug connectors.
Advantages of igus® products in nursing and hospital beds:
Many standard type series
Individual solution
Resistant to "washing systems" and detergents
Electrically conductive or insulating
Low-priced
Long life cycle
No stick-slip
Highly flexible chainflex® cables
drylin® linear guides
iglidur® polymer plain bearings
Special parts
Application examples in nursing and hospital beds
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