Abrasion-optimised high-speed glide bar
5 times more durable than conventional glide bars
In the case of very fast gliding applications, the glide bars in the super aluminium troughs have been a potential weak point. They wear faster than the more abrasion-resistant chains. For these applications, an abrasion-optimised, injection moulded glide bar has now been developed. This is much more durable for the same price and will be used in future in all matching trough sizes.Submit an enquiry now
Tech up
- Five times the abrasion resistance thanks to tribologically optimised material. High-speed compared to conventional glide bars
- For very fast gliding applications
- Short individual parts 500mm, easier handling
- New sizes available for many Aluminium SuperTroughs
Cost down
- More durable at the same price
- Significantly lower maintenance
- Assembly significantly easier due to 0.5m instead of 2m length
- Reduce construction effort with freely accessible configurator for CAD troughs
- Predictive maintenance – optional additional isense module
Proof
- High-speed glide bar abrasion tests Abrasion tests comparing the high-speed glide bar with the conventional glide bar were carried out in the igus® laboratory
Sustainability
- 50% weight reduction by switching from extrusion to injection moulding
- Have your energy chain recycled as part of the igus "chainge recycling programme" at the end of its life cycle. Irrespective of the manufacturer. You can receive a chainge recycling programme voucher
- igus supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. Learn more about this topic at: Chemical recycling
Technical details
The GB.31.500 glide bar has a load-bearing surface of 31mm. It fits on 973.31SL, 974.31.SL, and 975.31.SL troughs and can thus be used with outer chain heights of 64mm, 84mm, and 108mm. It is simply clipped into the aluminium SuperTrough.
| Part No. | Aluminium SuperTrough |
|---|---|
| GB.31.500** | 973.31.SLH |
| GB.31.500** | 974.31.SLH |
| GB.31.500** | 975.31.SLH |
**Available from stock
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Tested high-speed glide bar wear resistance
Comparison tests of real customer applications have shown that, for highly dynamic applications, the new GB.31.500 glide bars exhibit wear that is lower by more than a factor of five.This reduces glide bar maintenance costs to a minimum. Only when the energy chain has reached its wear limit does the glide bar require inspection. The new glide bar has no direct influence on the service life of the e-chain® itself.
Assembly instructions of high-speed glide bar
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