igus xiros ball bearings - Providing reliability over a long life
23/05/2013 igus UK Ltd
Polymer material and bearings expert igus has developed its xiros ball bearings to provide an economic alternative for many applications where the use of conventional metallic ball bearings are problematic; applications where the focus is not on maximum load and speed, but on other features such as chemical resistance or submerged components.Lubricant and maintenance-free, xiros polymer ball bearings can endure temperatures of up to +150°C, are highly corrosion-resistant, can be washed and cleaned, are non-magnetic and are light-weight. They feature very good friction coefficients and are reliable, providing a long service life.
There are five xiros ball bearing materials which are available in a wide range of dimensions and designs, all available from stock within 24 hours, giving designers maximum choice for a bearing that best suits their requirements. Design engineers can also predict the expected lifetime of the ball bearing via the xiros Lifetime Calculator that is available to use online.
The bearings are ideal for a wide range of applications, from all kinds of medical equipment, pumps and measurement machines, to transport and conveying technology - particularly in the chemical, food, laboratory and packaging industries. In such applications, lubricants can be washed out of the metallic, sealed and permanently lubricated ball bearings, so that corrosion becomes a significant problem.
To see a short video of igus' xiros ball bearings visit: http://www.igus.co.uk/videos/corrosion-freeballbearings.
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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