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Plain bearing application examples

Our iglidur plain bearings are problem solvers in a wide range of industries. They make sure that bearing points don't require maintenance or lubrication and that they are extremely robust. But that is not all. With our numerous self-developed iglidur materials, we also offer plain bearings for food contact, with chemical resistance or for use in high-load applications, just to name a few. Be inspired by a variety of plain-bearing applications and contact us if you have questions.
What you will find on this page

Applications with risk of corrosion


 

Coulter from J&M Manufacturing

Polymer plain bearings from igus are used in all five pivot points of the coulter.
Coulter

High-pressure cleaner with exoskeleton

Aufratech high-pressure cleaner with exoskeleton
High-pressure cleaner with exoskeleton

Plain bearing for balance wheelchair

iglidur plain bearings allow fast, gentle stabilising support extension in the Hoss Mobility manoeuvrable wheelchair.
Wheelchair

Shock absorber for boat seats

Comfortable sitting even in swells and at high speed
Shock absorbers

Applications with high loads


 

Trailer coupling with iglidur wear insert

Trailer coupling with iglidur wear insert
Trailer coupling

Stern gallows

igutex TX1 plain bearings are used in this A-frame
Stern gallows

Pulley module

Enables work at a depth of 65 metres for underground railway construction.
Pulley module

oscillating axle

iglidur plain bearings make maintenance and lubrication superfluous.
oscillating axle

Grab and high dump bucket

The iglidur plain bearings ensure smooth movements in highly stressed equipment for construction machinery
Gripper shovel

Heavy-duty use in cultivators

Lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings ensure maintenance-free operation in this cultivator and master heavy duty use.
Cultivator

Applications with food contact


 

KHS stretch blow moulding machine

KHS double-gate heating makes stretch blow moulding machines more energy-efficient and uses iglidur plain bearings for bearing points that require no lubrication or maintenance.
KHS stretch blow moulding machine

Decapping machine

Dry-operating plastic bearings in machines for uncorking and unscrewing bottle caps
Decapping machine

Sausage link cutting machines

Clean, durable, and maintenance-free: polymer plain bearings in the food industry.
Sausage cutting machine

Multihead weigher

Plain and linear bearings from igus® in multihead weighers
Multihead weighers

Applications that require media resistance


 

Wind-assisted drive system

Electric sail with bearing technology from igus reduces fuel consumption by up to 40%
Ship propulsion system

Robot for underwater inspection

The iglidur plastic bearings make bearing points of an underwater inspection robot free of corrosion and maintenance.
Inspection robots

Lubrication-free bearings in foot pedals for agricultural machinery

Lubrication-free plastic bearings ensure smooth pedal movements despite exposure to dust and dirt.
Lubrication-free bearings in foot pedals for agricultural machinery

PV cleaning robot

iglidur plain bearings provide maintenance-free and lubrication-free bearing points in the semi-automatic cleaning machine for solar surfaces TG hyLIFT.
PV cleaning robot

Slurry tanker

Rugged liquid manure tank trucks are used for the economic distribution of biogas manure. In the steered pendular axles, lubricant-free polymer bearings defy all adverse conditions.
Slurry tanker

Mounted sweepers

Maintenance-free polymer plain bearings for rugged mounted sweepers
Mounted sweepers

Applications in very dirty environments


 

Cargo e-bike

The patented tilting technology of the cargo e-bike from GLEAM allows you to ride it like a normal bike.
Cargo e-bike

Cultivation system for fast weeding

iglidur plain bearings are used in a cultivation system for fast weeding. They are insensitive to weather and dirt.
Attachment system

A hoeing machine for weeding

iglidur plain bearings ensure smooth operation in heavy-duty equipment for construction machines.
Hoeing machine

Farm loaders

The iglidur plain bearings are used in farm loaders at various locations. Thanks to their specifications, you save costs and time right from the production stage.
Farm loaders

Production machines

A manufacturer of production machines for brushes is an example of the application areas and properties of iglidur and drylin bearing products.
Production machines

Crankbrothers pedals

Plastic plain bearings from igus® prove their mettle during the mountain bike ride through fields and meadows.
Bicycle pedals

Lubrication-free polymer bearings in harvester mowers for 20 years

Lubrication-free plastic bearings replace brass bearings in harvesters made by the AGCO Feucht GmbH. They have been in reliable use for years since then.
Mowers in harvesters

Applications with high temperatures


 

Packaging machine

In Variopac Pro, Krones uses iglidur knife edge rollers to ensure fail-safe conveyor belts in continuous operation.
Packaging machine

Veneer assembling
machine

Pivot and rotate under pressure - High-performance polymers in wood working.
Veneer assembling
machine

Applications with strict hygiene requirements


 

Plain bearings for microplate grippers

This simple and cost-effective handling unit for laboratories moves sample plates from A to B and consists only of a wire and an iglidur plain bearing.
Laboratory gripper

Infusion pumps

Clean and maintenance-free plastic plain bearings ensure smooth movement in infusion pumps.
Infusion pumps

User report: Yogurt filling line

Due to special hygiene regulations, this bottling plant must operate free of lubricants. The solution: iglidur J plain bearings.
User report: Yogurt filling line

Applications with custom-made plain bearings


 

Trabant wheel suspension

This Trabant was retrofitted with maintenance-free iglidur plastic bearings for pivoting movements in the wheel suspension.
Trabant wheel suspension

CLAAS combine harvesters

iglidur® plain bearings ensure self-lubricating and low-maintenance bearing points in CLAAS combine harvesters
Combine harvester

Longer service life for beverage filling plants

Since the clamping stars in this bottling plant were equipped with polymer bearings, the service life has almost doubled.
Beverage bottling plant

Applications in demanding weather conditions


 

iglidur in Tecno Sun PV system

Solar energy in continuous (dry-running) mode
Photovoltaic plants

Plain bearing for solar vapour system

iglidur plain bearings are used for the precision bearing.
Plain bearing for solar vapour system

Root ball transplanter

Root ball transplanters are indispensable tools for tree nurseries and for garden and landscaping businesses.
Root ball transplanter

Plain bearings in boat cranes

In contrast to metal and bronze bearings, the igus® bearings do not corrode due to their high-performance polymer structure and are for this reason the ideal choice for underwater application.
Boat crane

In which industries are iglidur plain bearings used?

Industry overview Find all industries in which our plain bearings are used. We will show you typical application examples in addition to plain bearing products that are characteristic of the industry. 
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