igubal® News 2024

•  ESQM 2.0 ▼
• Split flange mounted bearings and spherical insert bearings ▼
• igubal i.Sense ▼
• Food contact - product range addition ▼
• Spherical insert bearings made of iglidur H3 ▼
• Fixing collars - slotted and split ▼
• Low-cost option: coupling joints with brass tube ▼
• New coupling joints configurator ▼

ESQM 2.0

The ESQM 2.0 is an innovative pillow block bearing for tracking solar modules, which is characterised by high performance, simple installation, optimised materials and reduced installation height. It consists of a split housing and two spherical ball half-shells that enable angular compensation of up to 9° and a radial load capacity of up to 50kN. The spherical ball is made of the wear-resistant and chemical-resistant tribopolymer iglidur P UV, which is also highly UV-resistant. The lower part of the housing is also made from a UV-resistant material and has pins that prevent the bearing from slipping during installation. The upper part of the housing is a galvanised sheet metal extender crossbar, which saves installation height. In addition, there are openings in the spherical cap for guiding cables along the profile, which enables clean and safe cabling of the solar modules. The second generation of the ESQM is lighter than its predecessor and therefore saves material and costs. The ESQM 2.0 is the ideal solution for the solar industry, which requires lubrication-free, maintenance-free, reliable and environmentally friendly tracking of solar modules.
 

igubal i.Sense

Smart igubal flange mounted bearings are innovative bearings made of lubrication-free high-performance plastic, equipped with miniature wireless sensors. These sensors enable continuous condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of the bearings by transmitting their degree of wear wirelessly to a web-based dashboard. This means that users can avoid breakdowns, optimise maintenance scheduling and fully exploit the bearings' service life. They are ideal for applications in which the bearings are exposed to high loads, dirt, moisture or aggressive media.

Food Contact

Since 2019, igus has developed a catalogue range with food-safe versions of their igubal spherical bearings. These solid-plastic spherical bearings are used in various industries and are particularly popular in the food and beverage sector. The reason is that they do not require lubrication and are made from materials specially developed for this industry. The blue igubal food contact spherical bearings offer a cost-effective alternative to stainless-steel bearings and are approved for direct contact with food. They contain integrated solid lubricants and are maintenance-free. Changing from a standard part to a food contact version is easy - just add the suffix "-FC" to the part number. The most popular sizes are already available in the online shop.
 

New coupling joints configurator

With the igubal coupling joints configurator, you can easily configure coupling joints for your individual requirements. Enter your specific requirements and the configurator will present you with optimised or suitable standardised components at the touch of a button.