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Are there plain bearings with fire safety certificates?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Many iglidur materials fulfil the fire safety requirements according to UL V0 and are self-extinguishing after a short time – for example iglidur GV0. We have developed iglidur RW370 specially for use in railway applications. This material also fulfils the requirements of DIN EN 45545 HL3. – Do you need more detailed information or certificates? Contact us by […]

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Can I use iglidur plain bearings for heavy loads?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

This depends on your definition of a heavy load. What the term ‘heavy loads’ means depends on the point of view. In general, plastics are not nearly as strong as steel and similar materials. Nevertheless, there are iglidur materials that have proven their worth at load bearing points with loads above 150 MPa (approximate load of 6 t […]

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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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I need a plain bearing with special certificates that are not shown on the website.

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Do you need a certificate or a material inspection for our iglidur materials? Contact us! Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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When and how do I need to anneal plain bearings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

“Annealing” is the heat treatment of materials over a long period of time. In the case of plain bearings, this treatment helps to reduce mechanical tension in the component and thus to ensure or improve the press-fit in the application. The duration and intensity of this treatment is heavily dependent on the respective composition of […]

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