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My iglidur plain bearing has become jammed on the shaft. What to do?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Jammed plain bearings can have different causes such as housing holes with insufficient tolerance, as a result of which compression of the bearings and thus reduction of the inner diameter occurs. Another reason that is often observed is an insufficiently deburred hole. If the bearing is press-fitted carelessly, even small pieces of material residue can […]

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What are the manufacturing options offered by igus for iglidur plain bearings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

igus supplies you with everything you need from a single source: whether this involves conventional injection moulding of igus injection moulds made of steel, aluminium or plastic; machining of bar stock; or completely constraint-free 3D printing; laser sintering or the coating of metal surfaces. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Are there plain bearings that comply with ESD or ATEX requirements?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Under the definition described within ATEX, iglidur plain bearings are not components to be certified. This means that no corresponding certificate is needed for iglidur plain bearings. However, equipment and systems for ATEX applications do have to be tested, as a result of which ATEX requirements also apply to the plain bearings from a technical […]

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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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