“Am taking off, nothing is keeping me on the ground”: xiros polymer ball bearings in model aircraft & drones
Patrick Czaja | 21. April 2021
Flying mini aeroplanes around and having drones take spectacular pictures for the album; many people are already eagerly pursuing this hobby and it is gradually becoming increasingly popular. There are no limits to the standard, because everything is here, from small to large. When choosing components model aircraft and drone designers always pay attention to detail, because the wrong choice could have a massive impact on the flight process. Why polymer ball bearings are ideal for this type of flying object? We will tell you!
Wherever parts are in motion, the choice of the right bearing is essential. These are of great importance, for example, in the rotor area, the wing adjustment or for add-on parts. Here, it is obvious which requirements the installed components must fulfil. A wide variety of individual components, which are used in special light aircraft and drones, among other things, are subject to a strict upper limit in terms of space requirements and weight. And this is where we come in. With our polymer ball bearings, we not only ensure a low weight, but are also 100% free of lubricants by dispensing with greases and oils. This brings enormous advantages in terms of insensitivity to dust and dirt as well as corrosion resistance. You achieve savings in three ways: with regard to maintenance, weight and price.
Even today, customers in the model making sector trust us. You can see successfully implemented projects in the attachment:
https://www.igus.eu/info/manus-2011-small-electric-plane?L=en
https://www.igus.eu/info/ball-bearings-application-remote-sensing-uav?L=en
The advantage over metal ball bearings is obvious. These are usually much heavier, have little or no resistance to moisture and accordingly corrode more quickly. This quickly causes the bearing to come to a standstill. Do you want to know more about our ball bearings made of high-performance polymers? Then just take a look at our Infoworld: https://www.igus.eu/info/ball-bearings-technology?L=en