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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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Can I get PRT slewing rings that are FDA-compliant? Are PRT slewing rings suitable for use in contact with food?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Yes. As an option, iglidur FDA-compliant PRT slewing rings with iglidur A180 plain bearings and stainless-steel rings are available. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Up to what temperatures can I use your materials?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

The short-time upper temperature of use for high-temperature materials from igus is 310 °C (z.  example, iglidur X or iglidur Z), the maximum long-time temperature is 250 °C. You can find further information on the respective data sheets or you can make a selection according to the respective upper temperature limits in our plain bearings shop or in the […]

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