Motion plastics for renewable energy

What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is collected from renewable sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels. Generating energy, especially from renewable energy sources, requires reliable and durable technological solutions.

In the process, the different systems are often exposed to extreme environmental conditions, such as UV radiation, fluctuations in temperature, strong winds, dirt and dust, and have to withstand these for years.

 
Tailored to the specific system, we offer you special solutions made of high-performance polymers, which can help you improve your technology, optimise your system and reduce costs.

• UV-resistant
• Insensitive to dirt and dust
• Corrosion-free

Would you like more information about renewable energy or do you need an individual consultation? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.
 

DNV-GL cables

• Cables for moving applications on ships & offshore
• Various cables in stock with DNV-GL approval
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e-loop® e-chain® systems

• An alternative to the service loop
• energy chain with high-strength pull rope
• Weather resistant
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E4.1 series e-chain®

• Ideal for demanding applications
• High push force on long travels and for large unsupported lengths
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Heavy-duty plain bearings

• Range of bearings for heavy-duty applications
• Available in stock in the UK
• FIdeal for high loads
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igubal® pillow block bearings

• Up to 40% more cost effective than metal
• 80% lighter than metal
• Large range of products in stock in the UK
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drylin® lead screw technology

• Leadscrews and nuts available in the UK
• High helix, trapezoidal and metric threads
• Stainless steel, steel or hard anodised aluminium
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Withstand all weather conditions: plain bearings in PV trackers

Tracking systems by TecnoSun Solar Systems AG convince due to their cost efficiency thanks to low installation height. For the traction ring, the company required low-maintenance bearings that would withstand decades of operation in all sorts of weather conditions. At igus, they found what they were looking for: dry-running iglidur P plain bearings are maintenance-free, resistant to dirt and extreme weather conditions and withstand heavy loads, should they be covered in thick layers of snow.

Clean bearing solutions for solar panel cleaning equipment

TG hyLIFT GmbH has developed a remote-controlled cleaner, which rolls along up to 100-metre long solar panels, removing fine dust, bird droppings and lichens. In the wheels, the engineers relied on media-resistant iglidur P plain bearings. In the rotating brush, wear-resistant igubal fixed flange bearings are used as they compensate for alignment errors and operate reliably, even when in continuous contact with water and detergents. Due to their dry operation, igus components are practically maintenance-free.