Facade systems with motion plastics

Among architects, facade is the term to describe the front view of a building and is part of the principle of the building envelope. Windows or engaged columns are summarised as facade elements. Whether composite fronts made of aluminium or suspended facades made of glass: there is ever increasing demand for a high-level of functionality, technology and quality in modern buildings: greater energy efficiency, modern design, longer maintenance-free service life with falling costs.

With igubal® spherical bearings, this allows for machine parts to be made out of compounded polymers for indoor and outdoor applications.

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igus® igubal® products used in facade systems

Rod end bearings

Compensation for misalignment errors
Maintenance-free dry operation
Very lightweight
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Clevis joints

Vibration-dampening
Very lightweight
High tensile force
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Pillow block bearing

Maintenance and lubrication-free
Severe radial loads
Temperatures of up to +80°C
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Fixed flange bearing

Compensation for edge loads
Maintenance-free dry operation
Very lightweight
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Spherical bearings

Easy to fit
Very cost-effective
Lightweight
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Product overview

Up to 40% more cost-effective than spherical bearings made of metal
80% lighter than metal alternatives
Lubrication-free and therefore low-maintenance

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Spherical bearings for facade technology

Available from stock
Lightweight
Temperature-resistant
Vibration-dampening
With female and male thread
Maintenance-free and corrosion-free
Dirt and UV-resistant

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Sun protection slats with maintenance-free bearings

A sun protection system containing 1,026 vertical slats on expanded metal is used on the E.ON technical centre. They are electrically driven and, with an angle of inclination of approx. 50°, offer perfect sun protection while providing good visibility. iglidur J plain bearings offer a very good coefficient of friction for easy adjustment and require very little installation space. Thanks to their dry operation, no additional lubrication is required, which eliminates any need for maintenance.

Adjust the lighting conditions

With this project, sunblinds facilitate the best possible regulation of lighting conditions. Special bearings made of iglidur J with a machined thread act as mounts due to their weather-resistant properties.

Regulating air flow in the stadium

igubal spherical bearings make it possible to set individual slats of the stadium cladding in such a way that the flow of air within the stadium can be regulated without problem.

Daylight despite privacy protection

A facade solution was employed at this primary school to block the view into the assembly hall but to allow sunlight to shine in. This was made possible by igubal fixed flange bearings that withstand temperature and weather conditions of all kinds.

Sense of well-being thanks to adjustable slats

With this glass slat system, each individual slat is infinitely adjustable up to an opening angle of 80°. A solution that not only ensures a pleasant climate but is optically an eye-catcher, too. Maintenance-free iglidur G plain bearings act as mounts.

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Further information on facade systems

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Success stories

Durable bearing technology in an innovative sun protection facade system

The French company Arcora has developed a sustainable, innovative sun protection system that doesn't require the usual motorisation. Our plain and spherical bearings as well as our linear guides are used in the interfaces between the moving and fixed elements.

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Sun protection slats E.ON technical centre

Maintenance-free plain bearings for 1,028 sun protection slats in the E.ON technical centre

To keep the workload as low as possible after installation of the exterior facade, maintenance-free bearing technology was needed at the vertical slat pivot points. iglidur J plain bearings were chosen because of their incorporated solid lubricants, which allow optimal coefficients of friction in the long term - without relubrication.

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Overview of facade and building technology applications

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Discover more applications from our customers in facade and building technology, in which dry-tech bearing products demonstrate their advantages: long service life in all weather conditions, no corrosion, no maintenance.

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Tested in the igus test laboratory for use in the real world

Tested for continuous load, media resistance and quiet operation

In the industry's largest plastics test laboratory, iglidur plain bearings, drylin linear technology and igubal coupling joints are put through their paces. The focus is on testing assemblies and examining the tribological specifications of different material combinations. The results are integrated into our service life calculation tools and allow precise durability predictions.

Upon request, igus performs customer tests to check product use under specific conditions.

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Facade systems with motion plastics