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Why injection moulding tools from the 3D printer?

Dirk Zacharias | 2. August 2019

With the aid of 3D printing, injection moulds can be manufactured at up to 80% lower costs. As a result, 3D-printed moulds are particularly interesting for small batches and samples, and can be commissioned for a quantity of 1 or more. The complete iglidur range of 50 materials is available for the maintenance-free plastic plain […]

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Can I lubricate plain bearings with WD-40?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

We have dedicated a special blog article to this topic. Initial lubrication – namely, one-time application of WD-40 when the plain bearings are being installed – improves the wear properties, above all in the so-called running-in phase. However, our plain bearings are by no means dependent on lubrication with WD-40. Vote Up +0 Vote Down […]

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Can I clamp PRT slewing rings on shafts? Are there split slewing rings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Yes. iglidur PRT-01-20-C and PRT-01-30-C are types that can be clamped on shafts. If required, we also make split PRTs that can be fitted around cable harnesses or tubes. Please contact us! Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Can I nevertheless lubricate my plain bearing?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Yes. iglidur plain bearings do not need any lubrication as they have solid particles of lubricant embedded in the material. In spite of this, it can make sense to lubricate a bearing point equipped with iglidur plain bearings, for   example in order to protect the shaft or housing against corrosion or dirt. However, other measures are […]

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My iglidur plain bearing is worn on the outside.

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Plain bearings with unplanned wear on the outer diameter or bearings that damage the housing hole do not usually have a tight-enough press-fit and, for this reason, have turned in the housing. They are several ways of solving this problem: choosing a temperature-resistant material with low coefficient of thermal expansion, simply gluing the plain bearing […]

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