Rigidity combined with vibration dampening and wear resistance – impossible for metal bearings? Not for iglidur® polymer bearings!
The benefits listed here have been proven in practice a million times over:
self lubricated
Weight saving
Thin-walled and space-saving
Best properties even on light carbon- or aluminiumshafts and -tubes
Corrossion-resistant
High wear resistance and load capacity
Low-priced
Application examples of lubrication-free bearings in road/mountain bikes
iglidur® - the benefits at a glance. Our new dry-tech® sample box allows you to quickly find the matching bearing for your application.
Besides a large standard range of standard plain bearings, there are bearing solutions customised for each individual case with added value. igus® provides you both - from one source!
At your fingertips – the most cost effectivebearing that is guaranteed to work
iglidur® Q 290 shows outstanding service life in robust swivel applications, as they are frequently found in some agricultural machinery, especially on "soft" waves (eg galvanized). The duty of the shafts is minimal.
Is it the beginning of new possibilities? The requirements for the tribo-coating of metallic components are as varied as the sliding partner.
New iglidur® bar stock diameters of 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55 mm for more efficient production of lubricant and maintenance free components ...
iglidur® X has an excellent combination of high temperatureresistance, high compressive strength, andexcellent resistance to chemicals.
iglidur® M250 bar stock for applications that demanda bearing material with excellent vibration dampeningproperties.
The fast-and-slow-motion specialist iglidur® J is available as tube in three diameters.
speedicut: machined special parts fromiglidur® materials
iglidur® product finder, quickly find the right iglidur® material
Even more variety on stock! Program extended with the widths 20, 50 and 500 mm (0.5 mm thickness).
Whether as a specially tailored by-the-metre productor freely designed prefabricated parts: We produceyour required product in the required width from ouriglidur® Tribo-Tape.
Especially where the iglidur® Tribo-Tape is a visible part, the new black option now offers even more design freedom.
The new highly wear-resistant iglidur® Tribo-Tape made of the material iglidur® V400 withstands the upper long-term application temperatures of +200 °C and is extremely resistant to media.
iglidur® Tribo-Filament for 3D printingThe materials that have been specially developed for 3D printing are up to 50 times more abrasion-resistant than conventional 3D print materials.
The new Tribo-Filament iglidur® J260 is the first standard igus® material that is printable, available as bar stock and injection molding part.
In just a few steps, you can calculate the price of your individual component and place orders directly online.
The iglidur® plain bearings expert is present from now on in a new, even clearer and more streamlined design and also provides many new features.
iglidur® product finder takes you to the right bearing in a flash
iglidur® on Tour - around the world with plastic plain bearings made by igus®: a compact car is going on a grand tour
In pedals, seat posts, brakes, brake levers, shock absorbers, suspension forks, rear derailleurs and many more areas – igus® bearings are already used in many parts from the broadest range of manufacturers. Here are a few options for using polymer plain bearings in mountain bikes.
Small oscillating motion with edge loads and vibrations
Self lubricating and maintenance free
Dust and corrosion resistance
Low friction also in case of edge forces
Lightweight
Maintenance free
No noise
Low friction also on poor shaft material
Corrosion resistance
Low-cost material
Small oscillating motion and shock loads
Dust and corrosion resistance
Low friction on stainless steel or anodized aluminum shafts
Lowest wear rates also in dusty environments
One bearing for radial and axial loads
Versions with reduced clearance available on request
High-frequency linear strokes combined with edge loads
lowest friction values also on poor-toleranced hard-chromed shafts
Dust and corrosion resistance
Low-cost material
High Edge Pressure
Short stroke motion
High-frequency motion
Low static and dynamic COF
High wear resistance
High Edge Pressure
Short stroke motion
High-frequency motion
Low static and dynamic COF
High wear resistance
Short stroke motion
Rapid oscillation
High temperatures up to 170°C
Low static and dynamic COF
High wear resistance
Low friction , even under edge loading
Self lubricating and maintenance free
Dust and corrosion resistance
Lightweight
Shock resistant even under impact forces
Lightweight
Self lubricating and maintenance free
Dust resistance
Small linear motion combined with a constant wide-ranging oscillating motion while handling high shock loads
Dust and corrosion resistance
One bearing for radial and axial loads
Low friction of the radial bearing reduces the edge forces on the linear bearing of the shock absorber
Basic, poor quality shafts could be used
View several examples of where maintenance and lubrication-free polymer plain bearings are already used in road and mountain bikes.
The rear derailleur for high-tech mountain bikes benefits from plastic plain bearings, maintenance is no longer required for MTBs.
The maintenance-free spherical bearings in the carbon yoke compensates for the frame and spring movements resulting from the dynamic quality of driving.
Among full-suspension mountain bikes light polymer plain bearings are used to handle severe stresses at the dropouts of the rear suspension.
In this two-wheeler, the linkage of rear wheel to the frame is implemented by means of maintenance-free rod end bearings.
To victory with igus® - maintenance of the suspension fork eliminated.
The bicycle pedal presented here responds to the ergonomic and biomechanical needs of cyclists.
In this application, metallic ball bearings and DU bushings have been replaced by lighter iglidur® flange bearings.
An extremely light weight is the most important criterion when constructing a racing bike brake.
Here, igus® plastic plain bearings have replaced classical roller bearings and stand up to environmental influences such as dirt and corrosion.
igubal® rod end bearings are used in the titling mechanism of this recumbant bike.
This three-wheeler can be converted into a shopping cart in less than eight seconds.
In order to fulfill the bearing system's manifold requirements, the igus® bearings are used in the standard-production application.
By the application of a novel design, which feature an individual element made of iglidur® RN56 as the core piece, the technical requirements could be achieved at clearly reduced costs.
Transfer of the steering movement in a "Body-Turn-Bike" by two rod end bearings.
The high edge load in particular is the main reason for the use of iglidur® G plastic thrust washers.
A conventional material in an unusual application: This bike frame is entirely made of wood.
This machine enables professional and time-saving mounting and removal of bicycle tyres.
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