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Can I use your plain bearings in a vacuum?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Yes. As regards the criteria that are normally used to select the ideal material for plain bearing applications, the main consideration with regard to use in a vacuum is the amount of moisture the material absorbs. Why? Most materials absorb moisture in some form and this varies according to the plastic. This moisture can come […]

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Where can I find a list of chemicals that the iglidur materials are resistant to?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

You can find the list here or in the iglidur Expert system. – Is your chemical not listed? Please contact us! Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Are there PRT slewing rings for use in ESD or ATEX environments? Are PRT slewing rings electrically conductive?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

For applications in ESD or ATEX areas, we recommend using iglidur PRT slewing rings with stainless-steel rings and sliding elements made of iglidur F2. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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The plain bearing has failed prematurely, reddish dust is is trickling out of the bearing point.

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

If the iglidur plain bearing – this tip also applies to other plastic plain bearings – fails prematurely or no longer works correctly, it is worth taking a closer look at the dust that trickles out. If the dust has a metal origin, the plain bearing is usually not the problem, at least not directly. A […]

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In what countries can I buy iglidur plain bearings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

In almost every country in the world. You can find an overview of our worldwide branches and contractual partners at https://www.igus.eu/contact or on the last page of the catalogue. Vote Up +1 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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