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                                                                                                                                 Use in dirt
                                                                                                                                 Even the application under coarse dirt and sand is possible.
                                                                                                                                 Particles are repelled from the contact surface by the
                                                                                                                                 movement itself. Seals can be dispensed with due to the
                                                                                                                                 dry operation. Dust and dirt cannot stick to grease or oil.


                                                                                                                                 Surfaces
                                                                                                                                 Hard-anodised surfaces are characterised by good wear
                                                                                                                                 properties, high chemical resistance and a high degree of
                                                                                                                                 hardness. It is a technical and not a decorative surface.
                                                                                                                                 Colour alteration and slight cracking may occur, but do
                                                                                                                                 not influence the resistance, the corrosion behaviour or
                                                                                                                                 the sliding properties.
                                                                                                                                 Eloxal stands for the electrolytic oxidation of aluminium.
                                                                                                                                 This gives the CA rail profiles a silver/colourless surface
                                                                                                                                 that is resistant to corrosion and wear. A lot of aluminium
                                                                                                                                 profiles are also available as black anodised (AR anti-reflect)   Lubrication-free and resistant to dust and dirt
                                                                                                                                 versions. Both variants (CA/AR) are suitable for applications
                                                                                                                                 that require consistent colouring.
                                                                                                                                 Cutting surfaces and machined surfaces are uncoated.







        Extreme application conditions in the offshore industry


                                                              Chemical resistance
                                                              iglidur  J is resistant to weak acids, diluted alkalis as well
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                                                              as to fuels and all kinds of lubricants. The intensive cleaning
                                                              of machines with standard commercial cleaning agents,
                                                              even in the food sector, is therefore not a problem for the
                                                              guides. For applications in environments with aggressive
                                                              chemicals, it is recommended to use drylin  R linear
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                                                              bearings equipped with iglidur  X liners. The resistance of
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                                                              linear bearing systems is equally dependent on the counter
                                                              partner. The most chemical-resistant option can be a high-
                                                              alloyed steel stainless steel shaft, for instance high grade
        Filling machine, Krones AG, Rosenheim (Germany)       steel (AISI 440B), or alternatively the use of soft VA steels
                                                              (e.g. (AISI 316Ti).


        Corrosion behaviour                                   Operating temperatures
        The low humidity absorption of iglidur  J, J200 and X   Sliding elements made from iglidur  J and J200 can be
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        permits even underwater applications. The application of   used in the temperature range between -40 and +90°C.
        stainless steel or anodised aluminium shafts provide for a   The continuous operating temperature for overmoulded
        corrosion-resistant guide. Anodised aluminium is resistant   sliding elements is +50°C. In applications with aluminium
        to chemically neutral substances in the range pH 2 to 7. For   shafts and/ or rails, distinctly higher loads and speeds can
        special applications separate tests are recommended for   be attained due to the excellent thermal conductivity. Sliding
        coated aluminium sample parts for that specific application.  elements made from iglidur  X can be used in the range of
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                                                                                                                   ASEAN 09/2023  ASEAN 09/2023
                                                              -100°C to +250°C.                                                  The iglidur  X material in heavy-duty use under high temperatures in foundries
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