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How do I find the right iglidur material?

Lars Butenschön | 2. July 2019

With a few application data, it is possible to make a preliminary selection with the help of the iglidur product finder or calculate the service life with the iglidur service life calculator. The large variety of materials is quickly reduced and the suitable materials are what is left over. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You […]

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Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?

igu-blog-adm | 2. July 2019

At igus, we have the right sensors for linear systems, slewing ring bearings and plain bearings in the product range. They all belong to the products, which enable predictive maintenance. DLT.W – Sensor for wear in drylin T linear systems Is integrated in the liner Reports wear of the liner in good time This allows […]

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The iglidur Expert tells me that W300 and J are the most long-lasting materials. Which one should I take?

Lars Butenschön | 2. July 2019

Both iglidur J and iglidur W300 belong to the most wear-resistant all-round bearings in the iglidur product range. If the service life is comparable and sufficient in both cases, the boundary parameters of the application should be decisive for the choice of material: iglidur J is predestined for wet areas due to its low moisture […]

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Why do the plain bearings not need any lubrication?

Lars Butenschön | 2. July 2019

Due to the special make-up of the iglidur materials, which are usually composed of a thermoplastic matrix, fibre reinforcements and so-called solid lubricants. The good wear and friction properties of the matrix or base material are additionally enhanced by the solid lubricants. During operation, there are always enough particles of solid lubricant on the surface […]

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When I measure the plain bearings, I find them to be considerably larger than indicated in the catalogue. Why is this?

Lars Butenschön | 2. July 2019

Our plain bearings are press-fit bearings for housings with a standard H7 hole. This press-fitting of the bearings fixes the bearings in place in the housing, and the final inner diameter of the plain bearings is not arrived at until the bearing has been press-fitted.The bearing size is checked when the bearing has been mounted […]

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