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How are iglidur plain bearings tested?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

In addition to the tests carried out in the framework of the material quality inspection, iglidur plain bearings are subjected to special wear tests by igus. Every iglidur material is tested for its wear properties in hundreds of stress scenarios, whereby different plain bearings with diverse dimensions are tested. The data are recorded systematically and are the […]

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What influence does UV radiation have on the plain bearings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

UV radiation adversely affects the mechanical strength of the plastic – depending on the the intensity of the radiation and how long the plastic is exposed to it. This question often arises in connection with outdoor use and the sunshine associate with such use. As plain bearings only have very little contact with sunshine once […]

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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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