Utility vehicles & lorries
High loads, dirt, heat, low temperatures and moisture: utility vehicles and lorries have a rough working day. No tradesperson can afford downtime, and usually the tight schedules do not allow time for professional maintenance. Energy chains, plain bearings and linear guides made of igus plastics help you increase reliability in and around the vehicle at many fault-prone places. Our products are characterised by their toughness, long predictable running times and the fact that they do not require additional lubrication. No lubricants does not only mean no regular, necessary lubrication, but also no dirt contained in the grease that damages the material and limits mobility.
Would you like more information about igus® parts used in the utility vehicle industry? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.
Would you like more information about igus® parts used in the utility vehicle industry? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.
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igus® polymer products for utility vehicles
iglidur® G plain bearings
- Reliable in severe dirt and dust
- Very wear-resistant
- No additional lubrication necessary
- Excellent price/performance ratio
- Large range of sizes available
- Flange and sleeve options
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Energy chain E4.1L
- Save up to 80% installation time
- e-chain® for fast interior separation
- Completely harnessed energy chain
- For very small bend radii and low temperature applications
- For all movements and axes
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drylin® W linear guides
- Quiet operation
- Self-lubricating
- Dirt-resistant
- Corrosion-free
- For exact re-positioning
- A range of sizes available.
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Heavy-duty bearing TX1
Ideal, e.g. for use on tail lifts
- Up to 200MPa static and 140MPa dynamic
- Wear-resistant and dimensionally stable
- Lubrication and maintenance-free
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dryspin® lead screw technology
e.g. in the variable front spoiler
- Outstanding emergency running properties
- Integrated solid lubricants
- No maintenance or lubrication
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igubal® coupling joints
e.g. in the gearbox
- Lighter than metallic bearings
- Wear-resistant and vibration-dampening
- Economical and lubrication-free
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motion plastics are already successfully used here
Extremely robust and vibration-resistant energy chain
The flatbed semi-trailer of this heavy-duty transporter can be extended to a length of 62m. Customised vehicle energy chains of the proven E4.1 series are used in order to ensure that the electrical, brake and hydraulic cables can roll safely in the inner tubes. They are exposed to very strong push and pull forces which they have to endure continuously when the vehicle pulls out.
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Corrosion-free and cost-effective plain bearing solution
The platform lift of this ambulance is exposed to moisture, friction and constant load. For this reason MBB Palfinger relies on our cost-effective and wear-resistant polymer plain bearings for its platform lifts. Incorporated dry lubricants eliminate the need for additional lubrication oil. It was very important that the plain bearings fit into the existing housings of the structure.
iglidur plain bearings with heavy dirt
FAUN Viatec GmbH, a member of the German Kirchhoff Group, decided in favour of self-lubricating and therefore maintenance-free iglidur polymer plain bearings. They permanently ensure the longevity of sweepers, which are used daily in towns and communities or on construction sites, in steel mills or for cleaning runways.
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Plain bearings for reliable tilting mechanism in the presence of dirt and dust
These dump trucks reliably empty their cargo. iglidur plain bearings used instead of bronze bearings in the truck tilting mechanism ensure reliability. The bronze bearings were constantly clogged with dirt and dust or required regular maintenance and greasing. The iglidur plain bearings, on the other hand, require no lubricant or maintenance and are resistant to dirt and dust.
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Constant stability at extreme vibration
iglidur H plain bearings are resistant to media, pressure and wear and can, for example, also be used in the brake calliper bearings of lorries. They are made entirely of high-performance polymers and are therefore corrosion-resistant and self-lubricating, which reduces the maintenance cost enormously. Their price/performance ratio makes them unbeatable.
Linear technology for ergonomic and silent operation
With drylin W linear guides, seats in the driver's cab can be easily and silently adapted to the individual needs of the driver. The movement takes place through polymer liners with incorporated dry lubricants on aluminium rails, so that no additional lubricants are needed. This makes drylin linear guides dirt-resistant, corrosion-free and clean.
Energy chains for the safe guidance of hydraulic cables
Our E2 energy chain bracket is ideal for guiding and protecting hydraulic cables on the supports. The special inner contour of this e-chain protects the hydraulic hoses and thus ensures a long service life. Due to the high stability and low bend radius of the E2 energy chain, unsupported lengths and small installation spaces are no problem.
Which bearing at which installation point?
- Lorry: we will show you the right bearing for every requirement
- Whether installed in the chassis, engine compartment or in the driver's cab
▶ Installation positions and products for lorries
Utility vehicles product brochure
An overview of our products, their locations of use in trucks and trailers, our services and igus® contacts worldwide can be found in our brochure, which you can download as a PDF.View and download now
