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igubal spherical bearings | Advantages igubal spherical bearings | Advantages
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Self-aligning maintenance-free spherical bearings made from high-performance
polymers
igubal spherical balls igubal housing
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igubal is a system of self-aligning bearing elements In standard spherical bearings, the spherical ball is made of There are different housing materials available, each of them
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completely made from plastic. igubal puts a complete The benefits of igubal ® iglidur W300 material, which is known for its low coefficient offering particular properties:
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system of self-aligning bearings - rod end bearings, clevis of friction in dry operation and extremely low tendency to Standard housings made from igumid G, an extremely
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joints, fixed flange bearings, spherical bearings and pillow Especially cost-effective stick-slip. This is especially important for low loads and very ● shock-resistant, long-fibre reinforced polymer.
block bearings - at the developer’s fingertips. ● slow movements. Temperatures from -30°C to +80°C
● Maintenance-free
Self-aligning bearings are easy to fit, adapt to all angular ®
deviations and replace special housings in many cases. ● Lubrication-free u More information about iglidur W300, page 175 ● High temperature housings are made from iguton G. This
material has a high chemical resistance and is suitable
With igubal , the user can take advantage of all the ● Insensitive to dust and dirt Taking advantage of its long experience in polymers and for temperatures from -40°C to +200°C.
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benefits of high performance polymers. They can be used Corrosion-free based on several tests, igus decided in the last years to Detectable housings made from RN246 material.
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in dry operation and have excellent vibration dampening ● respond more precisely to the different applications and ● Temperatures from -30°C to +80°C
properties. They are resistant to dirt, can operate in liquids ● Can be used in liquid media customer requests by developing spherical balls in other
and even in chemicals and are completely resistant to Vibration-dampening materials. ● Housings made from igumid FC material suitable for
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corrosion. ● food contact. This material is FDA and EU10/2011-
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● Spherical ball set in housings Further to the standard material iglidur W300, spherical compliant and suitable for temperatures from -30°C to
The weight of the igubal parts is approximately 80% lighter
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than comparable steel parts. Additional savings are cost- with very low clearance balls are now available in nine other materials presenting +100°C
savings at the time of purchasing and during operation. No ingress of dirt particular advantages: ● Zinc die-casting and stainless steel for metallic rod ends.
igubal bearings are also extremely cost-effective due to ● ® Temperatures from -30°C to +80°C
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the elimination of maintenance and installation costs. ● Lightweight ● iglidur X for high temperatures ● Painted cast iron and galvanised steel for pillow block
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The installation space can also be reduced due to their ● Temperature resistance up to +200°C, ● iglidur J for low moisture absorption bearing and fixed flange bearings. Temperatures from
small dimensions. igubal self-aligning spherical bearings depending on the material ● iglidur J4 for low moisture absorption at lower costs -30°C to +80°C
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are made from a polymer housing for high strengths and a iglidur R as a low-cost alternative u Material properties, page 1190
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spherical ball made from maintenance-free self-lubricating ●
high-performance polymers allowing low wear and long ● iglidur UW for underwater applications
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service life. Application areas
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● iglidur J4V as pre-loaded spherical ball
igubal bearing elements can be used without problems
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● iglidur FC180, the detectable material even in harsh environments. In moist or wet environments,
the bearings are corrosion-free, and resistant to weak acids
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● iglidur A350 for food applications
and alkalis. The operating temperatures range from -30°C to
● iglidur A181 for food applications +200°C. The insensitivity to dirt should also be emphasised,
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because even under extreme soiling, the plain bearings of
u Spherical balls, page 993 the igubal bearing elements do not require a seal. This is
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true for fine dust as well as coarse dirt.
Do not hesitate to ask for technical support concerning the
choice of the material.
Detectable
Made from the special materials iglidur FC180 for the
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spherical ball and igumid FC for the housing, the parts of
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metal detectable igubal polymer bearings can be verified
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as foreign particles with all common parameters used in
the metal detection technology and thus ensure safe food.

u Material properties, page 1186

Picture 01: igus test lab: More than 13,000 tribological tests (friction and wear) each year in 300 test rigs in the
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