Application examples of participants of the manus® competition
Plastic plain bearings have made great progress over the past two decades. In this way they make solutions possible today that combine two opposites: technical improvement and cost reduction. The manus® competition is designed for bold applications with polymer plain bearings, which stand out due to technical and economic efficiency, creativity and surprising results. Here you can see some of the submitted applications.
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Plain bearing for finger prosthesis
The bearings machined from iglidur J bar stock are corrosion-resistant and have a low wear rate.Plain bearing for finger prosthesis
Sanding machine for wooden barrels: durable guide rails for grinding head
In this grinding machine for wooden barrels, our lubrication-free linear guides and plain bearings guarantee a long service life.Sanding machine for wooden barrels: durable guide rails for grinding head
Gritting unit
The screw conveyor of the spreader unit must be with movable bearings in order to be able to compensate for axial misalignment and dynamic movements in the screw.Gritting unit
Melting probe with iglidur® bar stock
A media-resistant bearing for small installation space was manufactured from iglidur bar stock.Melting probe with iglidur® bar stock
Bearing technology for Mars robots
This robotic vehicle is designed for a very special environment: it will one day be driving on Mars.Bearing technology for Mars robots
iglidur plain bearings reduce friction in a folding trailer
The "Tyligo" folding trailer can be used to transport anything. It contains iglidur plain bearings and 16 iglidur thrust washers.iglidur plain bearings reduce friction in a folding trailer
Maintenance-free shaft guides in doors of high-speed train
At a speed of more than 350 kilometres per hour, these trains will be racing through China as of 2012, connecting Beijing and Shanghai.Maintenance-free shaft guides in doors of high-speed train
Bearing technology and energy chains for electric aircraft
To achieve the best flying conditions, all components must be lightweight and at the same time as durable as possible.Bearing technology and energy chains for electric aircraft
Plain bearing for seat ski carriage
This innovative sledge allows you to ski sitting down. Compact, lightweight, thin, easy-to-install and maintenance-free bearings are used on the four rotary axes.Plain bearing for seat ski carriage
Innovative electric wheelchair
The TopChair-S wheelchair can climb stairs. The iglidur plain bearings are used in the wheels, which easily cope with the high radial forces.Innovative electric wheelchair
Plain bearing for all-terrain wheelchair
Simple but tough and low-maintenance components were needed in the joints of the Quadrix all-terrain wheelchair. All front axes are equipped with iglidur plain bearings.Plain bearing for all-terrain wheelchair
Linear guide for medical body scanners
A compact and maintenance-free drylin T linear guide system is used in this medical body scanner.Linear guide for medical body scanners
Guide rings for knee joint prosthesis
In this prosthesis for pneumatic knee joints, piston rings made of iglidur J increase the functionality, quality and service life.Guide rings for knee joint prosthesis
Plain and spherical bearings in the prosthetic joint
This joint is a new development for use in prostheses. Plain bearings made of iglidur J and igubal spherical bearings are installed in it.Plain and spherical bearings in the prosthetic joint
Linear technology for medication dispensers
This machine removes medicines from their original packaging and repackages them in smaller doses. The exact positioning of the blister packaging is done via drylin XY tables.Linear technology for medication dispensers
Linear guides for adjustment unit
A drylin® T-linear guide is used for adjustment. This easily copes with the cycle rate of 80 cycles per minute.Linear guides for adjustment unit
Linear guides for dental casting machine
The closing mechanism of the medical device is supported with a drylin W profile guide at high temperatures and dirt levels.Linear guides for dental casting machine
Guide rings for ice cream filling system
Wear minimised, piston jamming prevented: iglidur® plain bearings replace O-rings in the filling valve of Big Drum Engineering.Guide rings for ice cream filling system
Ham cutter
Raw ham is processed in this machine. Since high hygiene standards apply here, self-lubricating iglidur plain bearings are used, which function reliably even after regular cleaning.Ham cutter
Lubrication-free linear and spherical bearings for baked goods gripper
This gripper picks up freshly baked goods from a conveyer belt and packs them in baskets.Lubrication-free linear and spherical bearings for baked goods gripper
Packing robot
Packing robot
Drying of herbs: Longer service life
This plant is used for the preparation and drying of kitchen herbs. The iglidur plain bearings reduce downtimes and increase the service life of the plant.Drying of herbs: Longer service life
Breweries
Plain bearings are used, made of iglidur® A500, an FDA-compliant high-temperature material.Breweries
Plain and spherical plain bearings withstand strong vibrations in grain sorters
This machine cleans and sorts all types of grain. Articulated and plain bearing technology enables the long-lasting and maintenance-free function.Plain and spherical plain bearings withstand strong vibrations in grain sorters
Plastic ball bearing for planetary gearbox on wind turbine
xiros ball bearings are used in this plastic planetary gearbox for wind turbines.Plastic ball bearing for planetary gearbox on wind turbine
Spherical bearing for solar aeroplane
The prototype of the „Sunseeker Duo“ solar plane is the world‘s first solar-powered two-seater.Spherical bearing for solar aeroplane
Plain bearing for parabolic trough system
This solar thermal power plant also obtains energy from the rays of the sun, without fossil fuels.Plain bearing for parabolic trough system
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Calibration cage in a blown film line
In conventional solutions, while cleaning, the lubricant on the bearings is washed away or the bearings are even rinsed to get rid of the dirt particles.Calibration cage in a blown film line
Artificial knee joint
Patient's welfare in focus - How polymer bearings improve an artificial joint.Artificial knee joint
Concrete pipe cutter
Concrete cutting machine in extremely heavy-duty operation since three years free of maintenance.Concrete pipe cutter
Convertible top
Automatic lock for a convertible top: By the use of the calibratable igus® flanged bearing, the maximum axial clearance could be lowered from 1.5 mm to 0.5 mm.Convertible top
Locking unit
In the fulfilling of all requirements, the use of a pair of plastic bearings with elastic flange played the crucial role, which enabled the clearance-free installation of the locking hook.Locking unit
Wheel mount handling
Wheel mount handling for automobiles: Since about a year in daily use, the wheel mount handling system gives no trouble to the customers.Wheel mount handling
Pivot arm in joining station
iglidur G flange bearings ensure continuous fluid movement in a pivot arm working in a joining station. No lubrication, no maintenance.Pivot arm in joining station
Plain bearing for filling valve in beverage bottling plant
The challenge: The operating temperature is maximum 140°C and the applied material must be resistant to all cleaning agents used in the beverages industry.Plain bearing for filling valve in beverage bottling plant
Plain bearing for resuscitation device
This resuscitation device enables optimal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. More than 30 iglidur bearings meet the high requirements for weight and size.Plain bearing for resuscitation device
Cross member
Here an iglidur® polymer slewing ring bearing is used, which is distinguished by its low weight.Cross member
Bearing technology for ultra-light gyrocopters
iglidur® G is the problem solver in this rotor head The rotor blades rotate about 400 times per minute and thereby execute oscillating motion with maximum 30°.Bearing technology for ultra-light gyrocopters
Plain bearing for wing model
Here the challenge in the design was that the bearing of the group of components for the application in the measuring medium water had to be designed.Plain bearing for wing model
Bearing technology in sports leg prosthesis
Greater flexibility, less bearing clearance and less wear: iglidur plain bearings replace Teflon-coated metal bearings in the Blatchford leg prosthesisBearing technology in sports leg prosthesis
Fully automatic tire fitting lines
No more expensive repairsFully automatic tire fitting lines
Thrust washers for thermal shakers
At up to 3,000 revolutions per minute and 99°C, the iglidur thrust washers prevent imbalances and vibrations and ensure high precision.Thrust washers for thermal shakers
Linear guides with no stick-slip effect for a CNC-controlled laser cutting system
This laser cutting system for private households was built to be affordable and low-maintenance. drylin linear guides on the X- and Y-axes.Linear guides with no stick-slip effect for a CNC-controlled laser cutting system
Plain bearing for solar water pump
Durable and cost-effective: this highly energy-efficient water pump for developing countries is equipped with robust iglidur plain bearings.Plain bearing for solar water pump
Bearing technology for helicopter drone
Light and free from playBearing technology for helicopter drone
Suspension fork Magura
With igus to victory: iglidur plain bearings in the suspension fork from Magura reduce weight and maintenance.Suspension fork Magura
Bearing for quiet vehicle gear
This application serves on the one hand to improve the shifting comfort and on the other hand to reduce the vibration-induced noise in the driver's cab.Bearing for quiet vehicle gear
Bearing technology for belt conveyors
Efficient with little installation space: linear and pillow block bearings for automatic storage and retrieval units in high-bay warehousesBearing technology for belt conveyors
Adjustable biker's foot rest on motorbike
A drylin W double rail system is installed in this adjustment mechanism for a motorbike footrest, which enables maintenance-free operation even with aggressive media such as salts, dirt and water.Adjustable biker's foot rest on motorbike
Lowering mechanism for hood ornament
Wear-resistant and secureLowering mechanism for hood ornament
Bearing technology for electric motorised gliders
Tough and vibration-dampening: Electric motor gliderBearing technology for electric motorised gliders
