Solar thermal energy
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For an ideal energy output from a solar thermal energy plant, direct sunlight and a consistently low degree of cloudiness are essential. . igus® offers various plain and spherical bearings for tracking systems that can withstand these harsh outdoor conditions and prevents downtimes. Whether standard or customised part: we will find the perfect bearing solution for your system that is resistant to dirt, UV radiation and temperature and is lubrication and maintenance-free.Advantages of igus® solutions:
- UV-resistant, lubrication-free and maintenance-free
- Quiet operation without any torque fluctuations
- Extremely low coefficient of friction due to tribo-optimised polymers
- For confined installation spaces
- Insensitive to dirt and dust
- Long predictable service life
- Cost effective
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Selected motion plastics for the solar industry
iglidur® leadscrew nuts
- Ideal for vibration-dampening
- Made of robust iglidur® J
- Resistant to dirt
- Other material options
- Available from stock
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Split pillow blocks
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- Ideal for Fresnel collectors with single-axis systems
- Fitting is easily done on site and makes handling of heavy shafts unnecessary
- High rigidity and durability
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iglidur® plain bearings
- Perfect for use in solar tower power plants: iglidur® J plain flange bearings, combined with galvanised shafts result in up to 30% cost savings compared to metal bearings with chrome-plated shafts
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Applications in use in the Solar industry
Maintenance-free for 20 years
iglidur® plain bearings made of the material iglidur® J UV ensure a permanently smooth operation in around 1,000 bearing points of the Fresnel collectors from Ecotherm. The dry running material was specially developed for use in UV radiation and is therefore durable even in sunlight and maintenance-free.
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More cost-effective and durable alternative to rolling bearings
The parabolic mirrors from Mithras Holding are equipped with durable igus® polymer plain bearings. Unlike rolling bearings, they do not require any maintenance due to the solid lubricants integrated in the iglidur® material and these are cheaper to manufacture.
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Use igus® products in the Solar industry
iglidur® G bearings used in solar panels
- Extremely long service life
- Lightweight and maintenance-free
- Quiet, vibration-free operation
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igubal® spherical bearings in solar plants
- Insensitive to impacts and vibrations
- Dirt-resistant
- High vibration-dampening
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igubal® pillow block bearings in solar plants
- Divided version of housing and spherical balls
- Easy assembly and disassembly
- For long service life under high loads
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dryspin® lead screws in solar plants
- Dry-running operation
- Dirt-resistant
- High vibration-dampening
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triflex® R in photovoltaic systems
- Torsion stop dog and minimum bend radius
- Easy to extend or shorten
- Matching torsion-resistant chainflex® cables
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Custom sliding shells of iglidur® J
- Excellent properties for use with galvanized and nitrified shafts
- Vibration dampening
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