Spherical bearings made of
high-performance plastics
Up to 40% more cost-effective & 80% lighter than metal bearings
igubal® spherical bearings are maintenance-free, self-aligning bearing elements manufactured completely from polymer. Depending on the choice of material, use at temperatures of up to +200°C is possible. Over and above this, the entire igubal® joint system is insensitive to dust and dirt and resistant to corrosion. Thanks to its lubrication-free properties, there are no obstacles to use in liquid media. The igubal® expert will guide you through the few steps necessary to calculate the service life of spherical bearings online.Applications and Industries:
- Conveyor belts for food & beverage industry, ie. bottling
- Heavy duty areas - wood processing, hydraulics, glass
- Agriculture and dairy industry
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Various igubal® spherical bearing options
Rod ends
- Maintenance-free dry operation
- High rigidity & durability
- Compensation for misalignment
- Compensation for edge loads
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Clevis joints
- High tensile forces
- Vibration & noise-dampening
- Can be combined with E series rod ends
- Absolutely corrosion-resistant
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Pillow block bearing
- Maintenance-free dry operation
- High rigidity & durability
- High media resistance
- High radial loads
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Fixed flange bearing
- Maintenance-free dry operation
- High rigidity & durability
- Compensation for misalignment
- Compensation for edge loads
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Spherical insert bearings
- Maintenance-free dry operation
- Corrosion-resistant
- High compressive strength & high elasticity
- Spherical insert bearings for metallic housings
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Spherical balls
- Maintenance-free dry operation
- Corrosion-resistant
- Long run times
- Spherical balls for metallic housings
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Coupling joints
- Individual centre distance
- Dirt-resistant due to large undercut
- Lubrication and maintenance-free
- Up to 80% lighter than metallic components
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Food industry
- FDA- and EU10/2011-compliant
- Visually and magnetically detectable
- Suitable for contact with food
- Lubrication and maintenance-free
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Metal igubal® products
- Ideal for the food industry
- Inner ring EU 10/2011 compliant
- Stainless steel housing
- No lubrication
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Further FDA igubal® products
- EU 10/2011 compliant
- Detectable
- No lubrication
- No minimum order quantity
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Accessories
- Adjustment rings
- Adapter screws
- Ball studs in both plastic and galvanised steel
- Adapter plates
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Customer application examples
Extreme applications
Following successful testing, this manufacturer is using polymer bearings in all their equipment.
Equipment manufacture
More applications
In a great variety of industries, spherical bearings are used to technically refine solutions and save costs.
Application examples for igubal spherical bearings
igubal® spherical bearings in use
Customer application examples
Indoor or outdoor. Underwater or above water. Hot or cold.Our products are designed for harsh and demanding environments and work well where other materials reach their limits.
Here is a selection of customer projects that we have already completed. Do you also have a demanding environment? Contact us! We will be happy to find the right solution for you.
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Frequently asked questions about igubal® spherical bearings
What is an igubal® spherical bearing?
igubal® is the igus® range of spherical bearings including rod ends, clevis joints and pillow block bearings.
What material are the igubal® spherical bearings made of?
There is a range of materials that the igubal® range can be made of so it depends on the application. The standard housing is igumid G and the balls tend to be iglidur® J or W300. However there are a large range of materials available.
Are igubal® spherical bearings capable of withstanding the same pressures as a metal version?
This depends on the application however, they have a high tensile strength and can take on high radial loads.
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