Plain bearing application examples
Our iglidur plain bearings are problem solvers in a wide range of industries. They make sure that bearing points don't require maintenance or lubrication and that they are extremely robust. But that is not all. With our numerous self-developed iglidur materials, we also offer plain bearings for food contact, with chemical resistance or for use in high-load applications, just to name a few. Be inspired by a variety of plain-bearing applications and contact us if you have questions.
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What you will find on this page
Applications with risk of corrosion
Coulter from J&M Manufacturing
Polymer plain bearings from igus are used in all five pivot points of the coulter.Coulter
High-pressure cleaner with exoskeleton
Aufratech high-pressure cleaner with exoskeletonHigh-pressure cleaner with exoskeleton
Plain bearing for balance wheelchair
iglidur plain bearings allow fast, gentle stabilising support extension in the Hoss Mobility manoeuvrable wheelchair.Wheelchair
Shock absorber for boat seats
Comfortable sitting even in swells and at high speedShock absorbers
Applications with high loads
Trailer coupling with iglidur wear insert
Trailer coupling with iglidur wear insertTrailer coupling
Stern gallows
igutex TX1 plain bearings are used in this A-frameStern gallows
Pulley module
Enables work at a depth of 65 metres for underground railway construction.Pulley module
oscillating axle
iglidur plain bearings make maintenance and lubrication superfluous.oscillating axle
Grab and high dump bucket
The iglidur plain bearings ensure smooth movements in highly stressed equipment for construction machineryGripper shovel
Heavy-duty use in cultivators
Lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings ensure maintenance-free operation in this cultivator and master heavy duty use.Cultivator
Applications with food contact
KHS stretch blow moulding machine
KHS double-gate heating makes stretch blow moulding machines more energy-efficient and uses iglidur plain bearings for bearing points that require no lubrication or maintenance.KHS stretch blow moulding machine
Decapping machine
Dry-operating plastic bearings in machines for uncorking and unscrewing bottle capsDecapping machine
Sausage link cutting machines: Clean, resilient and maintenance-free
Clean, durable, and maintenance-free: polymer plain bearings in the food industry.Sausage cutting machine
Multihead weigher with iglidur plain bearings and drylin linear technology
Plain and linear bearings from igus® in multihead weighersMultihead weighers
Applications that require media resistance
Wind-assisted drive system
Electric sail with bearing technology from igus reduces fuel consumption by up to 40%Ship propulsion system
Robot for underwater inspection
The iglidur plastic bearings make bearing points of an underwater inspection robot free of corrosion and maintenance.Inspection robots
Lubrication-free bearings in foot pedals for agricultural machinery
Lubrication-free plastic bearings ensure smooth pedal movements despite exposure to dust and dirt.Lubrication-free bearings in foot pedals for agricultural machinery
PV cleaning robot
iglidur plain bearings provide maintenance-free and lubrication-free bearing points in the semi-automatic cleaning machine for solar surfaces TG hyLIFT.PV cleaning robot
Slurry tanker
Rugged liquid manure tank trucks are used for the economic distribution of biogas manure. In the steered pendular axles, lubricant-free polymer bearings defy all adverse conditions.Slurry tanker
Mounted sweepers
Maintenance-free polymer plain bearings for rugged mounted sweepersMounted sweepers
Applications in very dirty environments
Cargo e-bike
The patented tilting technology of the cargo e-bike from GLEAM allows you to ride it like a normal bike.Cargo e-bike
Cultivation system for fast weeding
iglidur plain bearings are used in a cultivation system for fast weeding. They are insensitive to weather and dirt.Attachment system
A hoeing machine for weeding
iglidur plain bearings ensure smooth operation in heavy-duty equipment for construction machines.Hoeing machine
Farm loaders
The iglidur plain bearings are used in farm loaders at various locations. Thanks to their specifications, you save costs and time right from the production stage.Farm loaders
Production machines
A manufacturer of production machines for brushes is an example of the application areas and properties of iglidur and drylin bearing products.Production machines
Crankbrothers pedals
Plastic bearings from igus prove their mettle during the mountain bike ride through fields and meadows.Bicycle pedals
Lubrication-free polymer bearings in harvester mowers for 20 years
Lubrication-free plastic bearings replace brass bearings in harvesters made by the AGCO Feucht GmbH. They have been in reliable use for years since then.Mowers in harvesters
Applications with high temperatures
Packaging machine
In Variopac Pro, Krones uses iglidur knife edge rollers to ensure fail-safe conveyor belts in continuous operation.Packaging machine
Veneering machine
Pivoting and rotating under pressure - plastic plain bearings in woodworking.Veneering machine
Applications with strict hygiene requirements
Plain bearings for microplate grippers
This simple and cost-effective handling unit for laboratories moves sample plates from A to B and consists only of a wire and an iglidur plain bearing.Laboratory gripper
Infusion pumps
Clean and maintenance-free plastic plain bearings ensure smooth movement in infusion pumps.Infusion pumps
User report: Yogurt filling line
Due to special hygiene regulations, this bottling plant must operate free of lubricants. The solution: iglidur J plain bearings.User report: Yogurt filling line
Applications with custom-made plain bearings
Trabant wheel suspension
This Trabant was retrofitted with maintenance-free iglidur plastic bearings for pivoting movements in the wheel suspension.Trabant wheel suspension
CLAAS combine harvesters
iglidur® plain bearings ensure self-lubricating and low-maintenance bearing points in CLAAS combine harvestersCombine harvester
Longer service life for beverage filling plants
Since the clamping star wheels in this filling line have been equipped with polymer bearings, the service life has almost doubled.Beverage bottling plant
Applications in demanding weather conditions
iglidur in Tecno Sun PV system
To ensure that it functions perfectly in wind and weather, polymer plain bearings are used in this photovoltaic system.Photovoltaic plants
Plain bearing for solar vapour system
iglidur plain bearings are used for the precision bearing.Plain bearing for solar vapour system
Root ball transplanter
Root ball transplanters are indispensable tools for tree nurseries and for garden and landscaping businesses.Root ball transplanter
Plain bearings in boat cranes
iglidur plain bearings defy salt water, high loads and UV radiation. Additional lubricants are unnecessary and the bearings are therefore environmentally friendly.Boat crane
