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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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My plain bearing has too much/too little clearance or dimensional deviation

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

The adequate bearing clearance is set automatically in the case of iglidur plain bearings – unless agreed otherwise, – for example  example, for customised special products that are made – after being press-fitted. This clearance results from the tolerance of the plain bearing (E10, F10 or D11, depending on the material) and the tolerance of the […]

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Are there antibacterial iglidur materials?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Thanks to its special composition, iglidur AB has an antibacterial effect on the surface of the plain bearing and is therefore especially suitable for use in furniture and equipment in clinics and hospitals, in medical technology in general or in the food area. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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