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2 16 Contents igus : Plastics for longer life On the following pages you will find application ex - amp les, design specifications, and more than 7000 iglidur, 1405 igubal, and 1840 DryLin parts, which are ready for delivery to you from stock. They are in - dexed to allow quick location. The most important innovations of this catalogue are: More selection in all product lines, includes selected specialists for food products, clean room, and noise reduction, etc. More accessories More solutions and practical tips More detailled selection possibilities Quicklinks for additional details on the Internet for your product (3D-CAD data, configurations, pdf downloads) This catalog by no means covers the entire igus product range. Visit our website to discover further products, new developments and benefit from our online range 24 hours a day. 37 Legal Information The information in this catalog, and the data in the Design section in particular, is based on our current knowledge of the products described. No legally binding as - surance in respect of characteristics or suitability for a application can be derived from it. igus is unable to assume liability of any nature for damage, loss orinjury resulting from application of the products. We recommend that you always check suitability of the products for a specific intended application in a practically-oriented test. Please consult igus. For reasons relating to ongoing technical developments, we reserve the right to implement technical modifications and improvement of the products at any time. Subject to printing errors The terms igus, ReadyChain, ReadyCable, Chainflex, E-Chain, E-Chain- System, Energy Chain, Energy Chain System, E-Ketten, E-KettenSysteme, Flizz, Easy Chain, TwisterChain, igubal, iglidur, DryLin, ma nus and plas tics for longer life are legally protected trademarks for igus GmbH/Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany and, where applicable, in some other countries

3 iglidur Polymer plain bearings economical, lubrication-free, maintenance-free, predictable. A choice of 29 different iglidur materials for bearings ranging from all-round through FDA-compliant to high-temperature. Page 1.1 Additional iglidur products Maintenance-free and lubrication-free polymer plain bearings in the most diverse special designs. Clip bearings for sheet metal, flange bearings, slewing rings or Poly - sorb disc springs the special iglidur materials always give low costs and a long service life. Page 31.1 igubal Maintenance-free and lubrication-free spherical bearings in various designs and configurations. Whether as an upright, pivot or flange bearing, igubal suits all requirements and is more economical and lighter than conventional spherical bearings. Page 50.1 DryLin Plastic linear bearing for nearly all types of application. Whether miniature or selfadjusting, whether round or angular, DryLin linear bearings are maintenance-free, lubrication-free and can often be used as perfect substitutes for conventional, recirculating ball bushings and profile guides. Page Service Table of chemicals, calculation form and fax form as well as an index of national and international addresses. Page 70.1

4 Plastics for longer life make your machines more durable with plastics No lubrication, less maintenance, lower costs, longer life cycles, always available ex stock these key principles formulated by us apply to all igus products, systems and services. Tried and tested in terms of durability, friction properties and stability, igus plastics are the technological core of the igus range. This catalog lists more than 9,600 Polymer Bearing Pro ducts available ex stock from the smallest batch size upward. We are looking forward to your phone call or . 4

5 Improve technology and reduce costs For years the igus motto has been plastics for longer life. By this we mean the production of innovative plastic products which reduce maintenance work, achieve technical improvements, at the same time as reducing costs and increasing service life, everything delivered immediately from stock. Available ex stock. Delivery time 24h or today* Any other sizes upon request. * Delivery time means time until shipping of goods. No minimum order value! No surchages! You can find our prices online at 7 to 8 plus saturday service Monday til friday 7 am to 8 pm and saturday from 8 am to 12 pm Hotline Phone / Fax / igus headquarters in Cologne research, development and production from a single location igus is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and for polymer bearings certified additionally to TS Onlineshop Go to and find online catalogs, useful online tools and many more. Order around-the-clock! Do you have any questions? For questions and more informations call us or use our online productfinder at Orders can be places until 8 pm local time. Advice, order and delivery Monday til friday from 7 am to 8 pm and saturday from 8 am to 12 pm Phone Emergency-Service around the clock No minimum order quantity, no surcharges polymer bearings ex stock. 20:00h.5

6 Longer life cycles, lower costs Innovations with high-performance plastics igus polymer plain bearings constitute the step from a simple plastic bushing to a tested, predictable and available machine component. Our research is essentially aimed at precise forecasts of bearing properties especially life cycle achieved by continuous advancements in materials. Predictable life cycle no lubricant necessary Lubrication-free operation is something every designer strives for. igus polymer plain bearings make this dream a reality. Decades of research now permit precise calculations of a polymer plain bearing s life cycle. Fit and forget matching solutions ex stock lnnovative, quickly assembled and economical products Delivery ex stock lower storage costs Large product selection find the right solution at once Time-saving tools on the Internet We deliver customized, ready-to-fit units Quick reaction customer service with many local representatives in Germany and worldwide. igus maintenance-free polymer plain bearings help improve your products and reduce costs at the same time. Many sample applications can be found at: 6

7 Resistant to dirt with igus Zero-maintenance and high dirt resistance are not the only advantages of DryLin. Longer life cycles lower costs! No maintenance with igus Various iglidur materials for a wide variety of operating conditions. Large program of dimensions compatible with nearly all environments. Predictable life cycle! Corrosion-free with igus Low weight, corrosion resistance as well as zero maintenance and lubrication achieve solutions for nearly all types of applications. Fit and forget! No lubrication with igus The lubrication-free design of iglidur also permits its use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Don t wait any longer! 7

8 Lubrication-free bearing with igus good for the environment and the wallet Lubrication-free and light weight The tribo-optimised iglidur plastic plain bearings from igus require neither oil nor grease. Due to continuous advanced developments the bearings specialist igus now supplies alternatives more in line with environmental considerations for more and more applications that work with lubricated metallic plain and rolling bearings. The energy balance for the manufacture of plastics is very positive. Whereas the energy from 15 volume litres of oil is necessary to produce 1 litre of aluminium, and 1 litre of steel requires 11 litres of oil, the production of 1 litre of plastic only needs an average of 1.8 to 2,3 litres of oil. As far as annual worldwide oil requirements are concerned, the production of plastics only requires 4 percent. Good for the environment iglidur bearings are lubricantfree, so that no contaminants escape into the environment. The lightweight bearings will also help to reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide output in, for example, vehicles or aircrafts. Basically the reduced weight leads to lower masses and subsequently lower energy consumption. Exciting applications: 8

9 Oil [l] Aluminium Steel Plastics The energy required to produce one volume litre of material (converted to litres of oil). Source: Clausthal University of Technology In contrast to metallic plain and rolling bearings, iglidur plastic plain bearings from igus require no oil or grease 9

10 iglidur plain bearings are listed from Page 1.1 Excellent polymers, improved through precise additions of reinforcements and solid lubricants, tested thousands of times, and proved millions of times that is iglidur. Every year, igus engineers develop more than 100 new plastic compounds and conduct more than 5,000 tests on maintenance-free plain bearings. Over the years, this has made it possible to establish a large database of polymers tribological properties. In addition to their general properties, every iglidur bearing material possesses a number of special features making it suitable for particular applications and requirements. Part number: iglidur J Plain bearings Maximum static surface pressure (20 C) 35 MPa Application temperature 50 C/+90 C Color yellow Coefficient of dynamic sliding friction against steel (μ) Page

11 Practical example KHS AG Abfüllanlagen (bottling systems) igus bearings and linear sliding films made of iglidur material, which meets all demands of aseptic filling, are used here. Low adhesion and attrition factors against different kinds of stainless steel, negligible moisture absorp tion, very good stability against PES-cleaners, lubricant-free, all of that means no contamination of products of the aseptic atmosphere. Lifetime calculation online: Exciting applications can be viewed online at: 11

12 igubal spherical bearings are listed from Page 50.1 igubal spherical bearings are self-aligning components made entirely of high-performance plastics. The igubal series provides designers with a complete system of self aligning bearings: Rod ends, clevis joints, flange bearings, pivot bearings and pillow blocks. Self-adjusting bearings are easy to fit, adaptable to wide angular ranges and have been used to replace special housings in many cases. igubal offers all the advantages of high-performance plastics, including dry-running capability combined with very good vibration damping. igubal spherical bearings are insensitive to dirt, liquids, chemicals and fully corrosion-proof. Bearings from the igubal range are very light, compact and economical on two fronts: Low purchase price Low maintenance and installation costs Part number: KBRM-08 Maximum static tensile load 2100 N Maximum transverse load 700 N Minimum screw-in depth 11 mm Maximum tightening torque for internal thread 10 Nm Maximum tightening torque for spherical ball 12 Nm Page

13 Practical example TRIPENDO GmbH Bicycle Manufacturing The reclining wheel s curve inclination is realized by means of rod ends in the journal link. The high top speed and rapid acceleration are partly due to the rod ends low weight. The bearing points do not require any elaborate sealing measures. Lifetime calculation online: Exciting applications can be viewed online at: 13

14 DryLin linear plain bearings and Lead - screw tables are listed from Page 60.1 DryLin linear plain bearings are solid state, a totally different approach when compared with traditional re cir culating ball bearing systems. These sliding plain bear ings can basically be made of any high-performance polymer of the iglidur series. This blends the advantages of DryLin linear technology with those of all the various iglidur bearing materials. DryLin linear bearing systems are designed for dry-running. These systems are thus protected against ex posure to greases and oils. As a result, ambient dust and abraded material cannot cling to the bearing surfaces. Unlike recirculating-ball bushings, DryLin bearings have no restrictions in terms of minimum stroke length and are almost inaudible during operation. The flat, compact Leadscrew linear table for variable formats and handling tasks is extremely rigid due to the hardanodized aluminium profile. All bearing points are furnished with dry-running iglidur materials. Part number: Maximum static surface pressure Operating temperature Page SHT-12-AWM 2.8 kn 40 C/+90 C

15 Practical example FESTO AG & Co. KG Electrical Servo Drives For a wide variety of formats in printing, paper, packaging, transmission and wood processing systems, Festo demonstrates the use of the SHT DryLin Leadscrew linear table in conjunction with its electrical servo drive. Lifetime calculation online: Exciting applications can be viewed online at: 15

16 How to use the catalog: Polymer Bearings Short description A concise material summary, making it easy to search for your correct material. iglidur G The All-Round Performer iglidur G bearings cover an extremely wide range of differing requirements they are truly all round. Typical applications cover medium to high loads, medium sliding speeds and medium temperatures. Styles Available Styles and Sizes iglidur G 3 styles > 650 dimensions Ø mm Temperature Application temperature-range for the chosen material Telefon Telefax º 40º Product recommendations + - Advantages and recommendations regarding this igus product. Applications A small example of successful, practical applications. igus GmbH Cologne Picture 2.1: Reliable under high load, wear resistant during rotations in constant use 2.2 Price index The All-Round Performer When to use iglidur G plain bearings: When you need an economical all-round performance bearing For above average loads For low to average running speeds When the bearing needs to run on different shaft materials für einfache Schwenk- und Dreh - bewegungen For oscillating and rotational movements Multi-purpose use Maintenance-free Cost-effective Dirt resistant Vibration dampening Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support When not to use iglidur G plain bearings? When mechanical reaming of the wall surface is necessary iglidur M250 (chapter 4) When the highest wear resistance is necessary iglidur W300 (chapter 5) If temperatures are constantly greater than 130 C iglidur H (chapter 12), X (chapter 6) For underwater use iglidur H (chapter 12), H370 (chapter 14) 16

17 Icon At a glance: The material you selected. iglidur G Technical data Material Table General Properties Unit iglidur G Testing Method Density g/cm 3 1,46 Colour Dark grey Max. moisture absorption at 23 C / 50% r.f.. % weight 0,7 DIN Max. moisture absorption % weight 4,0 Coefficient of sliding friction, dynamic against steel μ 0,08 0,15 p x v value, max. (dry) MPa x m/s 0,42 Colour Chapter colours are shown in the table of contents Mechanical Properties Modulus of elasticity MPa DIN Tensile strength at 20 C MPa 210 DIN Compressive strength MPa 78 Max. recommended surface pressure (20 C) MPa 80 Shore D hardness 81 DIN Physical and Thermal Properties Max. long term application temperature C 130 Max. short term application temperature C 220 Min. application temperature C 40 Thermal conductivity W/m x K 0,24 ASTM C 177 Coefficient of thermal expansion (at 23 C) K 1 x DIN Picture 2.2: tested at a load of 18,000 N for 10,000 cycles, resulted in no meas u rable wear Material data A table show ing key properties. Electrical Properties Specific volume resistance Ωcm > DIN IEC 93 Surface resistance Ω > DIN Table 2.1: Material Data Picture 2.3: The pneumatic rotation - al drive unit in steam lines at steam temperatures up to 135 C + - = Product recommendations 100 i = Technical notes 10 Delivery range Pressure [MPa] 1,0 0,1 Technical data diagram The most important diagram for selecting the correct plain bearing: Permissible p x v values. 0,01 Surface Speed [m/s] 0,1 1,0 10 Graph 2.1: Permissible p x v values for iglidur G running dry against a steel shaft, at 20 C Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support Quicklink Direct link to this product s online catalog: Free CAD-data, online configurations and more. 17

18 QuickLink: Polymer Bearings on the Internet Go online and make use of all the advantages at For every product in this catalog, there is a special QuickLink or direct online pointer to further useful details, data and facts. These include: Online wizards for calculating service life 3D-CAD files DXF data PDF-data and other formats for download Application pictures Imperial dimensions Personal support Catalog, CD and sample ordering forms Online pricelist and Online-Shop Example: Lifetime calculation online with igus -Expertsystems: iglidur : igubal : DryLin : 18

19 iglidur online catalog The online catalog is just a click away. See all important product details, information and tools by clicking again on the corresponding link. iglidur life cycle calculation Find the right bearing quickly. Simple and quick input of your application parameters, allows a precise calculation of the life cycle. iglidur CAD library Download and save CAD data free of charge without having to register. Data on most products are updated and extended on a regular basis; nearly 30 3-D and 2-D formats are available here. See for yourself: 19

20 Overview: more helpful online tools Speedigus customized bearings parts choose from iglidur material (G, J, W300, X, M250, P, A180, H2 and igumid G) get moulded parts in 1 to 10 days tooling set up charge from 1000 unit cost from iglidur Product finder quickly find the right plain bearing material specify parameters about environmental conditions and other factors relevant for you shows you the right plain bearing solution especially for your application with just a few clicks with direct link to the online catalog Service life calculation for iglidur plain bearings better bearing, predictable Entering the application parameters gives you the expected service life for iglidur plain bearings. iglidur product finder for semi-finished goods specify parameters about environmental conditions and other factors relevant for you shows you the iglidur material that matches your application with just a few clicks with direct link to the semi-finished goods configurator

21 igubal Product finder quickly find the right spherical bearing shows you the right spherical bearing solution especially for your application with just a few clicks just one click takes you to the online catalog with much more information and direct price display igubal service life calculation Entering the application parameters gives you the expected service life for igubal spherical bearings. DryLin expert 2.0 System selection & service life calculation with CAD The DryLin expert generates a functional check for you in easy four steps and works out the estimated service life of the linear bearing selected especially for your application. With just a click you can place the system designed that way into the shopping cart, make a request or place an order, get price information or the matching 3D CAD file. DryLin CAD configuratorr Quickly generate complete 3D models for DryLin linear bearings according to your specifications Create 3D CAD models from complete DryLin linear systems Create a complete system with several carriages and rails in various installation positions Enter individual rail lengths plus distances between rails and carriages Quickly download CAD data without registration CAD models in 13 different 3D CAD formats and 7 different 2D CAD formats The CAD configurator is available for DryLin W, DryLin R, DryLin N and DryLin T 21

22 Quick and reliable. igus delivery service. Unparalleled service Over 80,000 products available! Order two plain bear - ings or 2,46 m DryLin T-rail with 2 carriages without any surcharge. Invoices and confirmations can be sent via post, fax or . 1,400 staff members in Germany and at 30 inter - national subsidiaries, offices and branches guarantee rapid delivery all over the world. No minimum order values No surcharges Uncomplicated returns procedure i-net customer information system at Track your orders in real time with igus i-net. Just request a password, log into i-net and track your job status via a webcam. igus i-net shipment tracking permits a monitoring of deliveries from igus outlet right up to your doorstep. Detailed order data including an overview of target and actual deadlines. Order confirmation via post, fax or as required Track your orders via webcam Ordering at igus No minimum order quantity, no surcharge Request order tracking here: 22

23 h h h Days Weeks Individual components Custom made linear systems Ready made modules Mechanically machined components Initial sample from new tools Example: iglidur W300 plain bear ings; standard igubal ball joint or DryLin flange bearing. Example: 2.46 m DryLin T rail with 2 carriages. Example: Linear leadscrew tables made to your individual requirements and dimensions. Example: Machined shafts made to design or machined bearings. Example: Injection moulding of parts made to your design. 23

24 Quality from the igus laboratory: Tested thousands of times, proven millions of times. The results of more than 7,000 tests are fed to our database annually. 24

25 igus test laboratory Applications involving high cycle counts, speeds and accelerations or demanding environmental conditions require proven systems providing durable and reliable operation, especially when it comes to energy chains, cables, polymer plain bearings and linear systems. igus regularly conducts tests at its own laboratory under realistic conditions. Every year, we conduct more than 2,000 tests on E-Chains and cables, and over 5,000 tests on plain bearings. These tests focus on push-/pull forces, friction values, wear rates, drive forces and abrasion under all possible conditions at diverse speeds. Influential factors like soiling, weathering, cold and impact are examined. Tests are also performed on electric cables, media as well as hydraulic and pneumatic hoses of all kinds. Our laboratory is at your disposal. Should we happen to lack a ready solution for your special problems, we will gladly conduct tests according to your requirements. igus Quality assurance Determination of the max. running speed of an igubal pillow block bearing Friction and abrasion measurement in the rotation test Test bench for loads up to 150 MPa and temperatures up to 250 C All products are tested and available from a single source. Examples of test certificates and quality seals for igus products: more by request 25

26 Individual consultation by igus via phone or on your premises Tokyo 9 Cologne A large network of sales engineers is at your disposal in Germany and worldwide. We gladly provide consultation on your premises, supply assembly instructions and aids to installation sites, as well as measure installation spaces and register ambient conditions on location Shanghai This has the following benefits for you: We are wherever you need us Numerous E-Chain and Polymer Bearing consultants remain at your disposal at all times Rapid delivery is guaranteed worldwide Spare parts are delivered ex stock in the shortest possible time Providence 26

27 Germany 2 Australia 3 Austria 4 Argentina 5 Belarus 6 Belgium/ Luxembourg 7 Brazil 8 Bulgaria 9 Canada 10 Chile 11 China/China South 12 Colombia 13 Croatia 14 Czech Republic 15 Denmark 16 Egypt 17 Finland 18 France 19 Greece 20 Hong Kong 21 Hungary 22 India 23 Indonesia 24 Iran 25 Ireland 26 Israel 27 Italy 28 Japan 29 Latvia 30 Lebanon 31 Lithuania 32 Malaysia 33 Morocco 34 Mexico 35 Netherlands 36 New Zealand 37 Norway/Iceland 38 Panama 39 Peru 40 Poland 41 Portugal 42 Romania 43 Russia 44 Serbia 45 Singapore 46 Slovakia 47 Slovenia 48 South Africa 49 South Korea 50 Spain 51 Sweden 52 Switzerland 53 Taiwan 54 Thailand 55 Tunesia 56 Turkey 57 United Kingdom 58 Ukraine 59 USA 60 Venezuela All addresses on last page. 27

28 The igus -Story from 1964 to now First iglidur sliding element: Plug valve for the company Pierburg 1971 First E-Chain (series 20) 1979 First E-Chain catalog of 2 pages Innovation with plastics The igus story begins on October 15th, 1964 with Günter Blase in a double garage in Cologne-Mülheim. In its first 20 years, igus operated as a supplier of intricate technical plastic components. In 1983, son Frank Blase started to concentrate on full products like E- Chain Systems and Polymer Bearings and established a separate marketing department. Between 1985 and 2009, igus expanded from 40 over 1800 staff members distributed all over the world. igus will continue to invest in expansion in the coming years. Modern materials have opened up further opportunities for innovative products igus Sales & Marketing, from left: Tobias Vogel, Sales Man - ager Polymer Bearings, Harald Nehring, authorized signa - t ory, E-ChainSystem & Chainflex, Gerhard Baus, autho r - iz ed signatory Polymer Plain Bearings, Michael Blaß, Sales - Manager E-ChainSystem & Chainflex, Frank Blase, CEO. 1977: Relo ca - tion to the Locher Müh le in Ber gisch Glad bach Today: Automated plastic production Company foun ders Günter and Margret Blase in front of their dou ble garage from 1964 Today: Large tool development and production facility

29 1989 First Chainflex - cable CF xigus 1.0 electronic catalog 1995 ReadyChain, with the slogan Chain-Cable Guarantee 2001 System E6 E-Chains 2003 Triflex R 2005 iglidur PRT-slewing bearing 2007 System E4.1 E-Chain 2008 E4.350 largest polymer E-Chain 2009 E4.1 new interior separa tion tool box 2010 igus - TwisterBand E4 E-Tubes, to open on both sides 1993 Introduction of DryLin R 1997 DryLin T 2001 DryLin N 2003 DryLin W 2006 LeviChain 2007 DryLin ZLW 2008 xiros polymer ball bearings 2009 RX völlig spä ne dichtes E-Rohr 2010 Pick-Chain conti nuously circulating 1994 Introduction of igubal 2006 System P4 roller E-Chain 2007 invis Power 2009 Guidelok horizontal Guid - ance of the upper run for long travels 2010 E2/000 Chain opener 2009 igus - Robolink 2010 DryLin Lead screw nut with Anti-Backlash : Relocation to the new igus factory in Cologne-Porz Staff Products with variants Jahre iglidur 2009: Extension by around 60% of the igus factory cologne

30 The flexible igus Factory The environment at igus is fully open anyone can contact anyone else directly, everyone works at identical desks, has the same work equipment, the same choice of meals at the cafeteria and the same bathroom facilities. igus is now producing, testing and researching in Cologne on a floor area covering 36,000 m 2. The factory area has been extended to 29,000 m 2, added to which are 7,000 m 2 of surrounding buildings for additional fabrication, technical training and a large logistics center. In the course of factory extension, together with consistent lean management we have closely examined all departments: from marketing and administration to research and development, tool design and production throught to warehousing and distribution. For us, customers have the same significance as the sun to life on earth. The sun gives light, warmth and energy; our customers give us ideas, work and money. 30

31 Excerpt of architect s briefing In October 1988, igus acquired a plot sized about 40,000 m 2 in the Porz-Lind district of Cologne. This will be the future site of development, production, sales, administration and planning. As the centre of all activities, this location will serve as the new igus headquarters. igus has made preparations for fast growth, fast change and flexible response in all areas. Offering the necessary facilities and technology, the new igus premises will also be designed to promote staff performance. The interior and exterior will be designed to reflect the enterprise s products and key philosophy: innovation service reliability, the customer being comparable to a solar system s centre orbited by all igus staff and igus entities dedicated toward solving the customer s problems. 31

32 Application examples: iglidur Exciting applications can be viewed online SIX FLAGS THEME PARKS Rollercoaster Here iglidur Z bearings led to significant reduction of the costs. This was achieved by eliminating the maintenance work completely during the season. With iglidur Z bear - ings it is not necessary to check or relubricate the mounts and shafts. Moreover it was possible to reduce the weight. 32

33 FELLA WERKE GmbH & Co. KG Spreaders The special design to complement to centrifugal arm results in a significant reduction in the manufacturing costs. Also, the high wear resistance and freedom from maintenance make iglidur the obvious choice. KRONES AG Washing chain bearings Reduction of the drive power for bottle washing machines was an important result achieved by using iglidur RN bear ings. This was accomplished under the most difficult conditions in a 2-3% solution of caustic soda at a temperature of 80 C. RIMO SPORTGERÄTE Cart Enormous weight reduction possible with iglidur W300 bearings is a significant advantage in racing. Also, the dry operation of these bearings means that no maintenance is required. DECKEL MAHO SEEBACH GmbH Tool changer chain The enormous cost advantages in comparison to standard commercial metallic rolled bushings as well as the extremely high resistance to wear distinguish iglidur D bear ings. Moreover iglidur D bearings have extremely low coefficients of friction, allowing use with soft shaft materials. ZUNHAMMER GmbH GÜLLETECHNIK Axle bearings The edge load is usually a deciding factor for or against the use of bearings particularly in axle bearings for agricultural vehicles. iglidur G bearings fulfill this requirement with additional advantages such as high resistance to wear, low costs, resistance to corrosion and extreme insensitivity to contamination. AFFELDT VERPACKUNGSMASCHINEN GmbH Tubular bag machines The continuous operating temperature in the bonding arms on a tubular bag machine frequently reach 160 C and higher. These requirments are fulfilled by iglidur Z bearings which also offer particularly high resistance to wear. 33

34 Application examples: igubal Exciting applications can be viewed online LIMELIGHT BV Stadium paneling igubal spherical bearings of dimension series K are used in the main bearing assembly of every individual slat owing to their freedom from maintenance, corrosion resistance and atmospheric resistance. Since these slats can be swiveled, this allows the air flow inside the stadium to be regulated. Part number: igubal spherical bearing KGLM-08 34

35 MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR PHYSIK UND ASTROPHYSIK Research institute Basic research goes hand in hand with the innovative igubal components. Mirror adjustment of the telescope is performed virtually free of backlash with igubal flange bearings. Magnetic influences can be avoided with the plastic igubal bearings. MULTICAR SPEZIALFAHRZEUGE GmbH Automotive manufacturer Insensitive to dirt and maintenance-free: The rugged clevises and spherical bearings never give in on the special-purpose municipal vehicles. The weight saving is a further reason for the use of igubal in the vehicle brake. LEEB GmbH Packaging machines Long service life and, at the same time, food-safe design have been implemented in this application. Both high frequencies and also infrequent actuation cycles have been achieved in this application with igubal rod end bearings. HYMER AG Caravan step The rod end bearings for the steps of the caravans should be rugged and insensitive to dirt. The igubal rod end bearings are maintenancefree and vibration-dampening anyway. The clevises withstand the loads even in worstcase conditions! SAHM GmbH + Co. KG Textile industry Concentricity errors and jolts are compensated for by means of spherical clevises in the support of the thread guide unit. The elasticity of the igubal rod end bearings dampens the micro vibrations far more efficiently than the alternative metal product. WOLF SPEZIALMASCHINEN GmbH Chocolate decoration system Decoration without grease by using the igubal maintenance free rod end bearings turn all the sweets into sheer enjoyment. The plastic rod ends allow also continuous cleaning without corrosion. 35

36 Application examples: DryLin Exciting applications can be viewed online GESET ETIKETTIER-SYSTEME GmbH Label feeding system / packaging technology Rapid and flexible format adjustment, absolutely lubricant-free and competitively priced achieved using the DryLin T linear guide system. A further advantage: a guide carriage with manual clamping. 36

37 SICK INTERNATIONAL KELLEREIMASCHINEN GmbH Champagne-bottle sealing machine / bottling technology This application, which is designed as a rotary transfer machine, seals champagne bottles with corks, aluminium caps and wire braid. The fact that the DryLin guide systems are lubricant free is important in the food sector, as is the systems resistance to frequent cleaning and to chemicals. UNIFILL SpA, ITALIEN Forming, filling and sealing machine / filling technology DryLin high-temperature bearings are used to guide the tools of this forming, filling and sealing machine. The bearings are exposed to temperatures of up to 120 C and operate without lubricants. The chemical resistance of the iglidur X material makes the guide system resistant to corrosive cleaning agents. This minimizes downtime. ALZMETALL GmbH + Co. KG Machine-tooling plant / door adjustment The smooth, low-noise operation and the enormous cost advantages mean that DryLin R linear plain bearings on hardanodized guide shafts are used to guide the doors of machine tools. As the guidance systems operate dry, there are no maintenance costs. The fact that the systems do not use any lubricant means that no chips get caught in the machine. MALL+HERLAN GmbH Systems for the production of aluminium cartridges Mall+Herlan systems can cold-press, varnish and print many different kinds of cylindrical aluminium parts. The DryLin R linear plain bearings are chosen because they are absolutely lubricantfree and resistant to varnish-mist. The extremely low amount of space required by iglidur J bearings and their resistance to corrosion were the decisive factors for using these models products. ERSA GmbH Inspection optics ERSASCOPE The patented ERSASCOPE optical system is the first optical inspection system worldwide to enable undisturbed observation of hidden solder joints under components. The optical system is positioned vertically by the DryLin T linear guide system; the infinitely adjustable clearance provides the necessary precision and low-noise, vibration-free operation. BERCHTOLD GmbH Positioning of milling heads This machine produces aluminium window frames; the DryLin leadscrew-driven linear table SHT is used to position the milling heads. As the DryLin system does not require any lubricants for the bearings, aluminium dust and chips are not caught up in the system. 37

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