Small, light, robust: iglidur plain bearings in the trike from Azub
Profile
- What was needed: Plain bearing in front suspension
- Requirements: Lightweight, suitable for small installation spaces, lubrication-/maintenance-free, insensitive to dust and dirt
- Application area: Bicycle industry
Problem
As light as possible, robust and elegant in workmanship and looks - these are the specifications that make Ti-FLX appealing. To achieve this, the developers opted for a front suspension made of high-strength Grade 5 titanium. To do this, they had to find suitable bearings that could easily cope with impacts, dirt and water. They should be small and light, vibration-dampening and durable. In addition, maintenance should be as low as possible.Solution
With dry-operating plastic bearings made of iglidur G material, the perfect solution was found. Thanks to incorporated solid lubricants, the all-rounder bearings do not require any additional lubricants and are therefore maintenance-free. Dust and dirt cannot harm them. In addition, unlike metallic plain and ball bearings, they are corrosion-free and many times lighter. Their high wear resistance ensures a long service life, which can also be determined in advance online with the service life calculator."Above all, the bearings should be light, robust and durable. The iglidur G plain bearings used were exactly the right solution here."
Aleš Zemánek, Managing Director Azub Bike
Further information
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