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Additionaliglide® products

Plastic plain bearings – economical, lubrication-free, maintenance-free, predictable.A choice of 28 different iglide® materials for bearings ranging from general purposethrough FDA-compliant to high-temperature.

Maintenance-free and lubrication-free spherical bearings in various designs and configurations. Whether as a rod end, pivot or flange bearing, igubal® suits allrequirements and is more economical and lighter than conventional spherical bearings.

Plastic linear bearings for nearly all types of applications. Whether miniature or self-adjusting, whether round or angular, DryLin® linear bearings are maintenance-free, lubrication-free and can often be used as perfect substitutes for conventional,recirculating ball bearings and profile guides.

Maintenance-free and lubrication-free plastic plain bearings in the most diverse specialdesigns. Clip bearings for sheet metal, special flange bearings, slewing rings andPolysorb® disc springs – the special iglide® materials always offer low costs andprovide long service life.

iglide®

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DryLin®

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Plastics for longer life® – make your machines more durable with plastics

No lubrication, less maintenance, lower costs, longerlife cycles, always available from stock – these keyprinciples apply to all igus® products, systems andservices.

Tried and tested in terms of durability, friction proper-ties and stability, igus® plastics are the technologicalcore of the igus® range. This catalog lists more than9,600 plastic bearing pro ducts available from stockfrom the smallest batch size upward. We are looking forward to your phone call or e-mail.

No lubrication. No maintenance. No downtime.

igus® headquarters in Cologne –research, devel opment and productionfrom a single location.

igus® is certified to ISO 9001:2000

Orders can be placed until 8:00 Eastern standard time.Phone: 888-803-1895

No minimum order quantity, no surcharges.9,600 plastic bearings from stock.

igus® inc. P.O. Box 14349East Providence, RI [email protected]

Longer life cycles, lower costs

Innovations with high-performanceplastics

igus® plastic plain bearings® constitute the step from asimple plastic bushing to a tested, predictable andavailable machine component. Our research is based on specific bearing properties– especially life cycle – achieved by continuousadvancements in materials.

Predictable life cycle – no lubrication necessary

Lubrication-free operation is something every designerstrives for. igus® plastic plain bearings make this dream a reality.Decades of research now permit precise calculationsof a plastic plain bearing’s life cycle.

Fit and forget – matching solutions from stock

lnnovative, quickly assembled and economical products

Delivery from stock – lower inventory costs Large product selection – find the right solution

for your application Time-saving tools on the Internet We deliver customized, ready-to-fit units Quick reaction customer service with many

local representatives in United States, Canada,Mexico and worldwide.

igus® maintenance-free plastic plain bearings helpimprove your products and reduce costs at the sametime.

Many sample applications can be found at:www.igus.com/applicationcorner

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No maintenance with igus®

Various iglide® materials for awide variety of operatingconditions. Large program ofdimensions compatible withnearly all environments.Predictable life cycle!

Corrosion-free with igus®

Low weight, corrosionresistance as well as zero maintenance andlubrication achievesolutions for nearly alltypes of applications.Fit and forget!

No lubrication with igus®

The lubrication-free design of iglide® also permits its use in the food and pharmaceuticalindustries.Don’t wait any longer!

Resistant to dirt with igus®

Zero-maintenance and high dirtresistance are not the onlyadvantages of DryLin®.Longer life cycles – lower costs!

iglide® plain bearingsExcellent plastics, improved through precise additionsof reinforcements and solid lubricants, testedthousands of times, and proved millions of times –that is iglide®. Every year, igus® engineers develop more than 100new plastic compounds and conduct more than 5,000tests on maintenance-free plain bearings. Over theyears, this has made it possible to establish a largedatabase of plastics’ tribological properties.

In addition to their general properties, every iglide®

bearing material possesses a number of specialfeatures making it suitable for particular applicationsand requirements.

Part number:

iglide® J Plain bearings

Maximum static surface pressure (68°F)

5,075 psi

Application temperature

-58 °F / +194 °F

Color

yellow

Coefficient of dynamic sliding friction against steel (µ)0.06-0.18

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Lifetime calculation online:www.igus.com

Exciting applications can be viewed online at:www.igus.com/applicationcorner

Practical example

KHS AG Abfüllanlagen (bottling systems)

igus® bearings and linear sliding films made of iglide® material, which meets all demands of asepticfilling, are used here.Low adhesion and friction factors against differentkinds of stainless steel, negligible moisture absorption,very good stability against PES-cleaners, lubricant-free, all of that means no contamination of products ofthe aseptic atmosphere.

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Application examples: iglide®

Exciting applications can be viewed online www.igus.com/applicationcorner

SIX FLAGS THEME PARKSRollercoaster

Here iglide® Z bearings led to significant reduction of maintenancecosts. This was achieved by eliminating the maintenance workcompletely during the season. With iglide® Z bear ings it is not nec-essary to check or relubricate the mounts and shafts. Moreover itwas possible to reduce the weight.

Spreaders

The special design to complement to centrifugal arm results in asignificant reduction in the manufacturing costs. Also, the highwear resistance and freedom from maintenance make iglide® theobvious choice.

Washing chain bearings

Reduction of the drive power for bottle washing machines was animportant result achieved by using iglide® RN bear ings. This wasaccomplished under the most difficult conditions in a 2-3% solutionof caustic soda at a temperature of 176°F.

Cart

Enormous weight reduction possible with iglide® L280 bearings is asignificant advantage in racing. Also, the dry operation of thesebearings means that no maintenance is required.

Tool changer chain

The enormous cost advantages in comparison to standardcommercial metallic rolled bushings as well as the extremely highresistance to wear distinguish iglide® D bear ings. Moreover iglide®

D bearings have extremely low coefficients of friction, allowing usewith “soft” shaft materials.

Axle bearings

The edge load is usually a deciding factor for or against the use ofbearings particularly in axle bearings for agricultural vehicles.iglide® G300 bearings fulfill this requirement with additionaladvantages such as high resistance to wear, low costs, resistanceto corrosion and extreme insensitivity to contamination.

Tubular bag machines

The continuous operating temperature in the bonding arms on atubular bag machine frequently reach 320°F and higher. Theserequirments are fulfilled by iglide® Z bearings which also offerparticularly high resistance to wear.

DryLin® linear plain bearings andLeadscrew tables

Part number:

HTS-12-AWM

Maximum static surface pressure

630 lbf

Operating temperature

-40°F/+194°F

DryLin® linear plain bearings are an ideal alternative totraditional re-circulating ball bearing systems. Thesesliding plain bearings are made of high-performancepolymers from igus®’ iglide® series. DryLin® linear bearingscan be used if dirt, dust or moisture is present, for shortstroke applications, or if a lubrication-free solution isneeded.

DryLin® linear slide tables are also designed for dry running.As a result, dust and dirt will not cling to the bearingsurfaces. DryLin® linear bearings also have no minimumstroke-length restrictions, unlike re-circulating ball bearings.They deliver quiet operation and are corrosion-resistant.

igus® also offers flat, compact leadscrew linear tablesfor variable formats and handling tasks. The lineartable is extremely rigid due to the hard-anodizedaluminum shaft and is also made of igus®’ high-performance iglide® polymers.

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Practical example

Electrical Servo Drives

For a wide variety of formats in printing, paper, packaging, transmission and wood processing systems, Festo demonstrates the use of the HTS DryLin® Leadscrew linear table in conjunction with its electrical servo drive.


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Application examples: DryLin®

Exciting applications can be viewed online www.igus.com/applicationcorner

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 mechanism.

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Champagne-bottle sealing machine / bottling technology

This application, which is designed as a rotary transfer machine,seals champagne bottles with corks, aluminum caps and wirebraid. The fact that the DryLin® guide systems are lubricant free isimportant in the food sector, as is the systems resistance tofrequent cleaning and chemicals.

Forming, filling and sealing machine / filling technology

DryLin® high-temperature bearings are used to guide the tools of thisforming, filling and sealing machine. The bearings are exposed to tem-peratures of up to 248°F and operate without lubricants. The chemicalresistance of the iglide® T500 material makes the guide systemresistant to corrosive cleaning agents. This minimizes downtime.

Systems for the production of aluminum cartridges

This system can cold-press, varnish and print many different kinds ofcylindrical aluminum parts. The DryLin® R linear plain bearings werechosen because they are absolutely lubricant-free and resistant tovarnish-mist. The extremely low amount of space required by iglide® Jbearings and their resistance to corrosion were the decisive factorsfor using these products.

Inspection optics ERSASCOPE

The patented ERSASCOPE optical system is the first opticalinspection system worldwide to enable undisturbed observation ofhidden solder joints under components. The optical system ispositioned vertically by the DryLin® T linear guide system; theinfinitely adjustable clearance provides the necessary precisionand low-noise, vibration-free operation.

Positioning of milling heads

This machine produces aluminum window frames; the DryLin®

leadscrew-driven linear table HTS is used to position the millingheads. As the DryLin® system does not require any lubricants for thebearings, aluminum dust and chips are not caught up in the system.

Machine-tooling plant / door adjustment

The smooth, maintenance-free operation and the enormous costadvantages mean that DryLin® R linear plain bearings on hard-anodized 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 nochips get caught in the machine.

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igubal® spherical bearings

igubal® spherical bearings are self-aligning componentsmade entirely of high-performance plastics.

The igubal® series provides designers with a completesystem of self aligning bearings: Rod ends, clevis joints,flange bearings, pivot bearings and pillow blocks. Self-adjusting bearings are easy to fit, adaptable to wideangular ranges and have been used to replace specialhousings in many cases. igubal® offers all the advantages of high-performanceplastics, including dry-running capability combined withvery good vibration dampening.

igubal® spherical bearings are insensitive to dirt, liquids,chemicals and fully corrosion-proof. Bearings from the igubal® range are very light, compactand economical on two fronts:

Low purchase price Low maintenance and installation costs

Part number:

KBRM-08

Maximum static tensileload470 lbf

Maximum transverse load

157 lbf

Minimum screw-in depth

.43 in.

Maximum tightening torque for internal thread88 lbf · inch

Maximum tighteningtorque for spherical ball106 lbf · inch

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Practical example

The reclining wheel’s curve inclination isrealized by means of rod ends in the journallink. The high top speed and rapid accelerationare partly due to the rod ends’ low weight.The bearing points do not require anyelaborate sealing measures.



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Application examples: igubal®Exciting applications can be viewed online www.igus.com/applicationcorner

Stadium paneling

igubal® spherical bearings of dimension series K are used in themain bearing assembly of every individual slat owing to theirfreedom from maintenance, corrosion resistance andatmospheric resistance. Since these slats can be swiveled, thisallows the air flow inside the stadium to be regulated.Part number: igubal® spherical bearing KGLM-08

Research institute

Basic research goes hand in hand with the innovative igubal®

components. Mirror adjustment of the telescope is performedvirtually free of backlash with igubal® flange bearings. Magneticinfluences can be avoided with the plastic igubal® bearings.

Automotive manufacturer

Insensitive to dirt and maintenance-free: The rugged clevises andspherical bearings never give in on the special-purpose municipalvehicles. The weight saving is a further reason for the use ofigubal® in the vehicle brake.

Caravan step

The rod end bearings for the steps of the caravans should berugged and insensitive to dirt. The igubal® rod end bearings aremaintenance-free and vibration-dampening anyway. The cleviseswithstand the loads even in worst-case conditions!

Textile industry

Concentricity errors and jolts are compensated for by means ofspherical clevises in the support of the thread guide unit. Theelasticity of the igubal® rod end bearings dampens the microvibrations far more efficiently than the alternative metal product.

Chocolate decoration system

Decoration without grease by using the igubal® maintenance freerod end bearings turn all the sweets into sheer enjoyment. Theplastic rod ends allow also continuous cleaning without corrosion.

Packaging machines

Long service life and, at the same time, food-safe design havebeen implemented in this application. Both high frequencies andalso infrequent actuation cycles have been achieved in thisapplication with igubal® rod end bearings.

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Quality from the igus® laboratory: Tested thousands of times, proven millions of times.

The results of more than 5,000 tests are fed to our database annually.

igus® test laboratory

Applications involving high cycle counts, speeds andaccelerations or demanding environmental conditionsrequire proven systems providing durable and reliableoperation, especially when it comes to polymer plainbearings, linear systems, energy chains and Chainflex®

cables.igus® regularly conducts tests at its own laboratoryunder realistic conditions. Every year, we conductmore than 5,000 tests on plain bearings, and over2,000 tests on Energy Chains® and Chainflex® cables.These tests focus on push-/pull forces, friction values,wear rates, drive forces and abrasion under all possibleconditions at diverse speeds.

Influential factors like soiling, weathering, cold andimpact are examined.Tests are also performed on electric cables, media aswell as hydraulic and pneumatic hoses of all kinds. Our laboratory is at your disposal. Should we happento lack a ready solution for your special problems, wewill gladly conduct tests according to your requirements.

All products are tested and available from a single source.Examples of test certificates and quality seals for igus® products:

… more by request

igus® Quality assurance Determination of the max. running speed of an igubal® pillowblock bearing

Friction and abrasion measurement in the rotation test Test bench for loads up to 21,755 psi and temperatures upto 482°F

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Lubrication-free with igus®

good for the environmentand the wallet

Plastic bearings offer environmental benefits

Tribologically optimized iglide® plastic plain bearingsfrom igus® require neither oil nor grease. They arelubrication-free, so no contaminants escape into theenvironment.One billion gallons of industrial lubricants are con-sumed annually in the united states, of which andestimated 40 percent is released into the environ-ment. This is becoming increasingly environmentallyunacceptable and there is a growing need to find‘green’ substitutes.Due to continually advancing bearing technology,igus® is able to supply metal plain and rolling bear-ing alternatives more in line with environmental con-siderations for an increasing number of applications.The amount of oil used in plastics manufacturing isalso very positive in comparison with aluminum andsteel production. Whereas the energy from 16quarts of oil is necessary to produce 1 quart of alu-minum, and 1 quart of steel requires 12 quarts of oil,to produce 1 quart of plastic only needs an averageof 1.9 quarts of oil. The production of plastics onlymakes up 4 percent of annual oil requirements glob-ally.

Lubricant-free and light

The solid lubricants contained within iglide® polymerplain bearings are not the only ecologically valuablebenefit. The lightweight bearings can also help toreduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide outputin vehicles or aircrafts, for example. The reducedweight leads to lower masses and subsequentlylower energy consumption.The high chemical resistance of plastic bearings isanother positive ecological aspect because metalsare often coated to achieve this effect. This takesplace in environmentally unfriendly, high-energy zincgalvanizing baths.

In contrast to metallic plain and rollingbearings, iglide® plastic plain bearingsfrom igus® require no oil or grease

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A study has found that nearly half of all machinelubricants used in Germany seep into soil, water or evaporateinto the atmosphere. iglide® bearings require no lubrication,which would aid in solving this problem.

Aluminum Steel Plastics

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Lifetime calculation online:www.igus.comExciting applications can be viewed online at:www.igus.com/applicationcornerFor additional information about replacing bronze bearings,please visit:www.igus.com/show_bronze.asp

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Individual consultation by igus® – via phone or on your premises

A large network ofsales engineers areat your disposal inNorth America andworldwide. We gladly provideconsultation on yourpremises, supplyassembly instructions and aids to installation sites,as well as measure installation spaces and registerambient conditions on location.

This has the following benefits for you: We are wherever you need us Numerous iglide® plastic bearing and Energy

Chain® consultants remain at your disposal atall times

Rapid delivery is guaranteed worldwide Spare parts are delivered from stock in the

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Catalog,2 pages

Company foundersGünter andMargret Blase infront of the “double garage” in 1964.

The igus® story from 1964to now.Innovation with plasticsThe igus® story begins on October 15th, 1964with Günter Blase in a double garage inCologne-Mül heim. In its first 20 years, igus®

operated as a supplier of intricate technicalplastic components. In 1983, son Frank Blasestarted to concentrate on full products likeEnergy Chain Systems® and Polymer Bear ingsand established a separate marketingdepartment. Between 1985 and 2006, igus®

expanded from 40 to over 1,400 staff membersdistributed all over the world. igus® will continueto invest in expansion in the coming years.Modern materials have opened up furtheropportunities for innovative products.

Today: Automated plastic mass production

Today: Large tool development and productionfacility

1965First iglide®

Glider:Cone valve for“Pierburg”

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1980First polymerplain bearingcatalog of 8 pages

1989First Chainflex®

cable CF1

1989E4-Tubes, to open fromboth sides

1993Launch of DryLin® R

1994Launch of igubal®

1991 xigus 1.0Electronic catalog

1995ReadyChain,with the sloganChain-CableGuarantee

2001E6 chain

2003Triflex® R

2001DryLin® N

2003DryLin® W

1997DryLin® T

2006LeviChainDryLin® ZLW

1977: Relocationto “LocherMühle” inBergischGladbach

1994: Relocationto the new igus® factory in Cologne-Porz

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Choosing the perfect iglide®

either thick or thin walled bearing a cost effective bearing ability to handle low loads

(up to a max static surface pressure of 5075 psi) handling of edge loads high vibration dampening low coefficient of friction no corrosion

INDUSTRIES• Agriculture• Packaging• Office Furniture• Medical• Fitness Equipment• Consumer

and many more

iglide® M250 iglide® R

Max. moisture absorptionat 73°F/50% rh 1.40% 0.20%

Max. long term temperature 176°F 194°FBest motion Rotational / Oscillating Rotational / OscillatingShaft materials Case hardened steel Case hardened steel

Chrome plated case hardened steel Chrome plated case hardened steel440 Stainless - 303 Stainless 440 Stainless - 303 Stainless

Hard anod aluminum Hard anod aluminumCold rolled steel Cold rolled steel

Coefficient of friction .10 to .30 .08 to .26Max. permissible static

surface pressure (PSI) 2,901 3,335Max PV 3,400 8,700

Plastics for longer lifeHigh performance iglide® bearings are a viable, cost-effective alterna-

tive to metal, ball bearings, and bronze. They are fast becoming a stan-dard choice for design engineers. Engineers are realizing that advancedsynthetic compounds provide more design opportunities than traditionalmaterials. Based on customer applications and requirements the igus®

research and development team is continually developing new materials tomeet these challenges. All iglide® maintenance-free bearings deliver supe-rior performance, even in severe environments.

Very few basic materials can be modified and adapted, as well as thermoplastics. Thermoplastics can be pro-duced with lubricants, they can be reinforced mechanically by the addition of technical fibers, or they can be variedby additional filling materials, especially in regard to friction and wear behavior.The solid lubricants used in iglide® bearings are, as microscopic particles, embedded in millions of tiny chambers ofthe mostly fiber-reinforced material. From these chambers, the plain bearings release tiny amounts of solid lubricantsduring movement. The solid lubricants help to lower the coefficient of friction of the iglide® bearing. Since they areembedded in the tiny chambers, they cannot be pressed out. They are always there as soon as the bearing or theshaft is set in motion. Because iglide bearings are self-lubricating, an external lubricant is not necessary.

For those simple applicationsor when you want to replace a bronze bearing, and your application requires:

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bearing for your application.

iglide® J iglide® GLW

0.30% 1.30%194°F 212°F

Rotational / Oscillating / Linear Rotational / OscillatingCase hardened steel Case hardened steel



.08 to.18 .10 to .24

5,075 11,6009,700 8,600

Better bearings are predictableEach year, igus® engineers develop more than one hundred new plastic

compounds and test maintenance-free plain bearings in more than 5,000 exper-iments. Through many years of research and testing, igus has been able tomake its bearings predictable. In recent years igus has compiled an extensivedatabase of the tribological properties of plastics. This database makes it possible for us to better assess the over-whelming number of applications in advance, to calculate the expected service life, and provide our customers withconfidence during use.

What design engineers need more than ever is predictability, reliability and speed. With the help of igus’ onlineExpert System, in just a few minutes engineers can reliably determine which bearing best suits their application andreceive a service life analysis based on empirical test results.

Send us a request for free test samples and xiglide CD-ROM,then place your order from over 9,600 standard dimensions orspecial parts.

1-888-803-1895www.igus.com

Plastics for Longer Life

From start to finish, igus® is here for youigus design technicians are ready to assist you with every

step from design to production. Our highly trained experts areavailable by phone or e-mail and free on-site demonstrationsand evaluations are always encouraged. Please visit our Website at www.igus.com for detailed technical information, 3D CADdrawings ready for download and to use our PredictabilityExpert Systems.

Visit www.igus.comand click on the PredictabilityCalculator for a direct link to

the iglide® Expert System

We reserve the right to make changes & correctionswithout notice. Every effort has been made to provideaccurate technical & product information. The companydisclaims responsibility for any error or omission regard-ing technical & product information published.

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iglide® G300 iglide® L280


Max. long term temperature 266°F 194°FBest motion Rotational / Oscillating Rotational / Oscillating / LinearShaft materials Case hardened steel Case hardened steel





thin walled bearing a cost effective bearing ability to handle medium to high loads low water absorption or use under water high wear resistance low coefficient of friction no corrosion

INDUSTRIES• Automation• Cylinders / pneumatic • Lifting equipment• Marine• Printing / copy machine• Automotive

and many more

For those more demanding applications or when you want to replace a metalbacked teflon lined bearing or an expensive fiber wound bearing, and yourapplication requires:

For those highly technical applications or when you want to replace a metalbacked teflon lined bearing or an expensive fiber wound bearing, and yourapplication requires:

iglide® T500 iglide® Z


Max. long term temperature 482°F 482°FBest motion Rotational / Oscillating / Linear OscillatingShaft materials Chrome plated case hardened steel Case hardened steel

440 Stainless Chrome plated case hardened steel 330 Stainless 440 Stainless - 303 Stainless

Hard anod aluminum



thin walled bearing a very high load capcity very high operating temperatures linear movement under high loads high chemical resistance and no corrosion high loads and vibration dampening capabilities

INDUSTRIES• Pumps• Construction• Valves• Amusement rides

and many more

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iglide® P iglide® Q iglide® H370

<0.2% 0.90% <0.1%266°F 275°F 392°F

Rotational / Oscillating / Linear High loads / Oscillating Rotational / OscillatingCase hardened steel Case hardened steel Case hardened steel

440 Stainless Chrome plated case hardened steel Chrome plated case hardened steel303 Stainless Hard anod aluminum 440 Stainless

Hard anod aluminum Cold rolled steel 303 StainlessHard anod aluminum

.06 to.21 .05 to .15 .07 to .17

7,250 14,500 10,87511,000 16,000 21,000

For those applications requiring FDA approval when you want to replace a metalbacked teflon lined bearing or; a nylon/glass composition bearing or;a bronze bearing, and your application requires:

iglide® A200

Max. moisture absorptionat 73°F/50% rh 1.50%

Max. long term temperature 146°FBest motion Rotational / OscillatingShaft materials Case hardened steel

Chrome plated case hardened steel440 Stainless303 Stainless

Hard anod aluminumCoefficient of friction .10 to .40Max. permissible static

surface pressure (PSI) 2,610Max PV 2,900

FDA approval direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals low speeds quiet running

INDUSTRIES• Medical• Packaging• Food manufacturing / preparation

and many more

1-888-803-1895www.igus.com

Visit www.igus.comand click on the PredictabilityCalculator for a direct link to

the iglide® Expert System

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parisons of similar sizes within the igus® range of products.LowPrice Category

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RoHSIGUS products shown within this catalog are RoHS compliant according to 2002/95/EC (ROHS).

For further information please refer to our websiTe

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The pre-selection according to the properties enables you to subsequently concentrate on the correct choice of material.

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iglide® Analysis Worksheet

Please enter as much data as possible. If you prefer other measuring units, cross out the given unit and write yours next to it. Mostapplications questions can be answered with just a partial amount of data. Please call us if you have any questions (Tel: 1-888-803-1895). This worksheet may be faxed to us at 401-438-7680.

Application (What is the actual function of the bearing? ________

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Main advantage you are looking for? ________________________

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What problems can igus® solve?____________________________

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iglide® Type: Sleeve Flange Thrust Washer

Bearing ID (D1): __________________________________________

Bearing OD (D2): _________________________________________

Flange OD (D3):__________________________________________

Bearing Length (B1/S): ____________________________________

Flange Thickness (B2): ____________________________________

Shaft Diameter/Tolerance: _________________________________

Shaft Material: ___________________________________________

Shaft Surface Finish:______________________________________

Shaft Hardness:__________________________________________

Housing Bore/Tolerance: __________________________________

Housing Material: ________________________________________

Type of Motion:

Rotational: Yes No RPM: ______

Oscillating: Yes No Degrees: ______

Linear: Yes No Stroke: ______

Industry: ________________________________________________

New Design: Yes No

Currently Using:__________________________________________

Estimated Annual Usage:__________________________________

Machine Function:________________________________________

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Required Life:____________________________________________

Testing Period:___________________________________________

Testing Parameters: ______________________________________

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Max. Application Temperature: _____________________________

Speed (FPM):____________________________________________

Load or PSI:_____________________________________________

Edge Loading: Yes No

Exposure to Shock: Yes No

Intermittent Service: Yes No

Turn on time: ____________________________________

Standstill time____________________________________

Outdoor Use: Yes No

Contact w/Water: Yes No

Contact w/Chemicals: Yes No

Lubrication: Yes No

FDA Approval: Yes No

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9

> 1013

> 1011

1.14

Charcoal

1.4

7.6

0.10 - 0.30

3,400

121,500

16,240

7,540

2901

79

176

338

- 40

0.24

10

> 1013

> 1011

iglid

e®G

LWst

and

ard

fro

m s

tock

SECTION5

1.36

Black

1.3

5.5

0.10 - 0.24

8,600

1,116,500

34,075

10,730

11,600

78

212

320

- 40

0.24

17

> 1011

> 1011

1.49

Yellow

0.3

1.3

0.06 - 0.18

9,700

348,000

10,585

8,700

5,075

74

194

248

- 58

0.25

10

> 1013

> 1012

Selection Guide 1Standard Material

iglid

e®R

stan

dar

d f

rom

sto

ck

1.39

Red

0.2

1.1

0.08 - 0.26

8,700

290,000

10,440

10,150

3,335

77

194

230

- 58

0.25

11

> 1012

> 1012

SECTION3

iglid

e®A

200

stan

dar

d f

rom

sto

ck

1.14

White

1.5

7.6

0.10 - 0.40

2,900

362,500

16,820

7,830

2,610

81

146

338

- 40

0.24

10

> 1013

> 1012

SECTION11

iglid

e®L2

80st

and

ard

fro

m s

tock

iglid

e®T

500

stan

dar

d f

rom

sto

ck

iglid

e®Q

stan

dar

d f

rom

sto

ck

SECTION7

SECTION12

SECTION8

1.24

Yellow

1.3

6.5

0.08 - 0.23

6,600

507,500

18,125

8,845

8,700

77

194

356

- 40

0.24

9

> 1013

> 1012

1.44

Black

0.1

0.5

0.09 - 0.27

37,700

1,174,500

24,650

14,500

21,750

85

482

599

- 148

0.6

5

< 105

< 103

1.40

Black

0.9

4.9

0.05 - 0.15

16,000

652,500

17,400

12,905

14,500

83

275

311

- 40

0.23

5

< 1015

< 1012

iglid

e®H

370

stan

dar

d f

rom

sto

ck

1.60

Gray

< 0.1

< 0.1

0.07 - 0.17

21,000

1,609,919

19,575

11,455

10,875

82

392

464

- 40

0.5

5

< 105

< 105

SECTION10

iglid

e®Z

stan

dar

d f

rom

sto

ck

iglid

e®P

stan

dar

d f

rom

sto

ck

1.40

Brown

0.3

1.1

0.06 - 0.14

24,000

348,000

13,775

9,425

21,750

81

482

590

- 148

0.62

4

> 1011

> 1011

1.58

Black

< 0.2

0.4

0.06 - 0.21

11,000

768,500

17,400

9,570

7,250

75

266

392

- 40

0.25

4

> 1013

> 1012

SECTION13

SECTION9

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Densityg/cm3

General Properties

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Physical and Thermal Properties

Color

Max. moisture absorption at 73°F / 50% r.h.% weight

Max. moisture absorption% weight

Coefficient of sliding friction,dynamic against steel µ

p x v-value, max. (dry)psi x fpm

Modulus of elasticitypsi

Tensile strength at 68°Fpsi

Specific volume resistanceΩcm

Compressive strengthpsi

Max. permissible static surface pressure (68°F)psi

Shore D-hardness

Max. long-term application temperature°F

Max. short-term application temperature°F

Min. application temperature°F

Thermal conductivity(W/m x K)

Coefficient of thermal expansion (at 23°C)(K-1 x 10-5)

Surface resistanceΩ

iglid

e®D

iglid

e®A

180

iglid

e®A

500

iglid

e®C

1.1

White

1.0

6.9

0.17 - 0.25

2,800

275,571

8,700

n.d.

5,800

72

266

428

- 40

0.24

9

> 1010

> 109

1.40

Green

0.3

1.1

0.08 - 0.26

7,700

290,075

10,400

10,150

3,330

78

194

230

- 58

0.25

11

> 1014

> 1014

1.46

White

0.2

1.3

0.05 - 0.23

8,800

333,580

12,763

11,300

2,900

76

194

230

- 40

0.25

11

> 1012

> 1011

iglid

e®B

1.15

Gray

1.0

6.3

0.18 - 0.28

4,200

253,800

7,900

n.d.

5,800

69

212

266

- 40

0.24

12

> 1010

> 109

1.28

Brown

0.3

0.5

0.26 - 0.41

8,000

522,100

20,300

n.d.

17,400

83

482

572

- 148

0.24

9

> 1014

> 1013

Selection Guide 2Specialist Material

iglid

e®A

290

1.41

White

1.7

7.3

0.13 - 0.40

6,500

1,276,300

36,200

13,100

10,100

88

284

356

-40

0.24

7

> 1011

> 1011

iglid

e®H

2

1.69

Brown

< 0.1

0.2

0.07 - 0.30

16,500

1,494,000

30,450

15,805

15,950

88

392

464

- 40

0.24

4

> 1015

> 1014

iglid

e®H

4

iglid

e®F

1.79

Brown

0.1

0.2

0.08 - 0.25

9,400

1,087,700

17,400

n.d.

9,400

80

392

464

- 40

0.24

5

< 1013

< 1011

1.25

Black

1.8

8.4

0.10 - 0.39

9,700

1,682,400

37,700

14,200

15,200

84

284

356

- 40

0.65

12

< 103

< 102

iglid

e®H

11.53

Cream

0.1

0.3

0.06 - 0.20

22,800

406,000

7,900

11,300

11,600

77

392

464

- 40

0.24

6

< 1012

< 1011

iglid

e®J2

00

iglid

e®H

1.72

Dark Gray

0.2

0.7

0.11 - 0.17

8,600

406,000

8,412

6,230

3,330

70

194

248

- 58

0.24

8

> 108

> 108

1.64

Gray

< 0.1

0.3

0.07 - 0.20

39,000

1,812,900

25,300

11,700

13,053

87

392

464

- 40

0.60

4

> 105

> 102

iglid

e®T

220

1.28

White

0.3

0.5

0.20 - 0.32

8,000

261,000

9,400

7,970

6,520

76

212

320

- 40

0.24

11

> 1010

> 1010

iglid

e®U

W

1.52

Black

0.2

0.8

0.22 - 0.5

8,600

392,300

13,000

n.d.

5,800

78

194

230

- 58

0.60

6

> 105

> 105

iglid

e®

UW

500

1.49

Black

0.1

0.5

0.20 - 0.36

10,000

2,320,500

37,700

18,850

20,305

86

482

599

- 148

0.60

4

> 109

> 109

iglid

e®V

400

1.51

White

0.1

0.2

0.15 - 0.20

14,000

652,600

13,700

6,800

6,520

74

392

464

- 58

0.24

3

> 1012

> 1012

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The Y.E.S. Program is designed to foster the mechanical designideas of students and to educate them on the merits and benefitsof plastic components. Through Y.E.S. igus® has reached out tostudents, competitions and engineeering programs from across theUnited States, Canada and Mexico.

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Igus® brought together a panel of experts in science and engineering to uncover and honor the top engineeringdesigns using plastic bearings in new and ingenious ways. The winning applications were chosen frommore than 60 entries based on creativity, technical advancement and economic impact. See more applicationsonline at www.manus.igus.com.

Six Flags Theme ParksRollercoaster

The world’s only 4th dimensional rollercoaster neededa lubrication-free, maintenance-free bearing due totight space restrictions. High loads were also a factor,as well as high flexibility to provide the high level ofvibration dampening essential for optimal performance.Iglide® Z not only met these requirements, butsignificantly reduced costs by more than 50 percentand virtually eliminated maintenance.

Harriston IndustriesAgricultural Machinery

Iglide® J replaced bronze bearings on the company’spotato planter, which continually experienced high wearand premature failure due to very abrasive conditions.High salt content in the air was also causing corrosionand seizure. Iglide® J eliminated corrosion and increasedlifespan by 500-600 percent at a cost 70-80 percentlower.

Nova BiomedicalMedical Device

The company chose to use DryLin® R bearings on itstwo-axis tray and both DryLin® R and DryLin® N linearslides on its three-axis probe. Repetitive motion,saltwater contamination, high temperatures and thecrucial need for accurate positioning prompted Novato try DryLin®. The bearings also needed to belubrication-free to prevent contamination. DryLin’s low-cost and ease-of-use were the determining factors.

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