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 Loads                                                         Check the inner diameter
 The load capacity of the maintenance-free igubal  bearing   igubal ®  Application temperature  Medium  Resistance
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 element parts is very high at normal ambient temperatures.   Standard  HT version  FC version  Standard  HT version
 igubal  bearings absorb high forces and weigh only one   Minimum  -30°C  -40°C  -30°C  Alcohols  + to 0  +
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 fifth of traditional, metal bearing housings. The excellent   Max. long-term  +80°C  +200°C  +90°C  Hydrocarbons  +  +
 dampening properties are based on the fact that the   Maximum, short-term +120°C  +240°C  +110°C  Greases, oils without additives  +  +
 polymer material of the two part bearing can absorb   Table 01: Temperature limits of igubal  bearing elements  Fuels  +  +
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 vibrations differently than steel.  Diluted acids  0 to –  + to 0  Inadequate test equipment;   Wrong test equipment;
 However, plastic specific properties, such as dependence   Thread type  Pitch [mm]  Strong acids   –  + to –  plug gauge too short  caliper
 on temperature and behaviour under long-term stress, must   M2  0.40  Diluted alkalines  +  +
 be taken into consideration when using igubal  bearings.   M3  0.50  Strong alkalines  0  +
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 The load capacity of the rod end should therefore be   M4  0.70  Table 03: Chemical resistance of igubal  bearing
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 checked in a practical test, particularly if it will be used   M5  0.80  elements
 under continuous high loads and at elevated temperatures.  M6  1.00  + resistant   0 conditionally resistant   – not resistant
 M8  1.25  All data given at room temperature [+20°C]
 100  M10  1.50  Radiation resistance                          Tolerance test with plug
 Percentage tensile strength [%]  70  M12  1.75  Self-aligning igubal  bearings are resistant to radiation up   Service life calculation  ®
 90
 M10 F
 1.25
                                                               gauge
 80
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 M12 F
 1.25
          to an intensity of 3 · 10 Gy.
                             2
 60
 M14
 2.00
                                                               The igubal  expert allows to check the suitability of igubal
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 50
 M16
 2.00
          UV resistance
                                                               bearings for every application. You can choose from different
 40
 M16 F
 1.50
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 30
          special value for outside applications.
                                                               and dynamic).
 20
 M20
 1.50
 20  40  60  80  100  120  140  160  180  200  M18  1.50  The corrosion resistance of igubal  bearings gives them   igubal  bearings and specific load (radial, axial or static, cyclic
                                                               The expert system will calculate from these input data:
          igubal  bearings are permanently resistant to UV radiation.
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 Temperature [ºC]  M20 M20  2.50
   Standard temperatures materials   M22  1.50  A small change in colour (dark colouration) of the spherical   ● 	The bearing wear
  High temperatures material  M24  2.00  ball due to UV radiation does not affect the mechanical,   ● 	The theoretical service life
 Diagram 01: Trends indicate the effect of temperature   M27  2.00  electrical or thermal properties.
 on the max. tensile strength of igubal  rod end bearings.  M30  2.00
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          Tolerances
 Table 02: Thread pitches of igubal  rod ends and clevis   igubal  bearing elements can be used with different
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 Coefficient of sliding friction and speed
 One important advantage of igubal  spherical bearings   joints  tolerances according to each application. They are
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 is that rapid, shaft rotation takes place directly within the   Chemical resistance of igubal  bearing   designed with a large bearing clearance in the standard
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 spherical portion, made of iglidur  W300. The advantage   elements  product range, which enables a secure operation even
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 therefore lies in the plastic vs. steel relationship. Polymer   ®  under high peripheral speeds. The inner ring inner diameter
 produces lower friction and permits high speeds, even in dry   The spherical balls made from iglidur  W300 and the   has a tolerance of E10. The shaft tolerance should be
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 operation. Taking the radial loads into account, maximum   housing made from igumid  G are resistant to weak alkalis,   manufactured between h6 and h9. The tolerances are
 surface speeds up to 0.5m/s rotating can be attained.  weak acids and fuels, as well as all types of lubricants. The   provided in the table below. Please contact us in case you
 By contrast, rotations of the shaft are supported directly in   HT versions can be used for applications with a higher   require lower or other bearing tolerances.
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 the inner diameter of the spherical portion. The maintenance-  chemical demand. The moisture absorption of igubal    Nominal size   Tolerance
 free igubal  bearing elements also permit linear movements   spherical bearings is about 1.3% by weight in normal   [mm]  Plug gauge falls Plug gauge sticks
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 of the shaft.  climate. The saturation limit submerged in water is 6.5%.        to   3  x.01  x.05
 This must be taken into evaluation for applications. If a lower
 moisture absorption is essential, a look on to the different   >  3 to   6  x.02  x.07
 Application temperatures  >  6 to  10  x.02     x.08                       ®
 igubal  standard bearing elements can be used in   materials is helpful.  > 10 to  18  x.03  x.10  igubal  expert system
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 temperatures from -30°C to +80°C. The high temperatures   u Chemical table, page 1170  > 18 to  30  x.04  x.12   www.igus-asean.com/igubal-expert
 versions can be used at continuous temperatures up   > 30 to  50  x.05  x.15  ®
 to  +200°C.  Diagram  01  trends  indicate  the effect  of            igubal  product finder
 temperature on the maximum tensile strength of igubal    Table 04: Tolerances of inner diameter (spherical balls)   u www.igus-asean.com/igubal-finder
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