igus plastic bearings are proven to last - iglidur bearing material is laboratory and lifetime tested for durability
29/07/2013 igus UK Ltd
Plastic bearing expert igus UK manufactures a complete range of plain bearings, linear bearings and rod end bearings which are proven to last millions of cycles, even in the most arduous environments, enabling engineers to increase the reliability of their equipment and processes.Some of the most common reasons for bearing failure are improper lubrication, fatigue, corrosion, foreign matter and high temperatures. iglidur bearings are available in a variety of tribo-plastic materials that are lubricant and therefore, maintenance-free. Each bearing type is tested extensively in a variety of applications and environments that ensure the capacity of its capabilities.
Improper bearing lubrication can cause overheating and wear, however, igus bearings have very low coefficients of friction. High speeds and overloading also causes bearing failure. igus plastic bearings do not suffer with corrosion and some are resistant to chemicals and other agents. Additionally, because igus bearings are lubricant-free and dry running they do not attract dirt and debris; a common problem for metal bearings that need regular greasing. The igus bearing range has significant advantages over traditional steel bearings, to find out more about igus' bearing products visit www.igus.co.uk/iglidur
Choosing the right bearing for the application will ensure maximum reliability and durability of equipment and igus has a bearing lifetime calculator tool on its website to help engineers. Simply input the application requirements into the lifetime calculator and the correct bearing will be selected.
To watch a short video of igus' bearing tests visit: www.igus.co.uk/bearingstestlab
For more information on this and any other igus products, please contact igus UK on 01604 677240. For regular updates, follow us on www.twitter.com/igusUK, watch our videos at www.igus.co.uk/youtube and connect with us at www.igus.co.uk/facebook
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