Around the world with polymer plain bearings from igus®:
A small car is setting off on a great journey
Triboplastics – great potential in the automotive sector
For 30 years, the Cologne-based plastics specialist, igus®, has been firmly committed to researching, developing and continually optimising iglidur® tribopolymers for industrial applications. With over 12,000 products, igus® offers the world’s broadest range of friction-optimised polymer plain bearings. The 40 iglidur® standard materials make the company a key player in the field of “motion plastics®”. igus® has established itself as a proficient automotive industry supplier; 50 percent of igus® bearings are now used in cars. From seat and convertible top systems through multi-joint hinges and engine compartment components to chassis applications – the potential uses for polymer plain bearings in vehicles are almost endless.
The practical test: A trip around the world
To mark the 30th anniversary of iglidur® bearings, igus® is therefore setting out on an adventurous round-the-world trip to demonstrate the high performance of its plastic products. A small car has been retrofitted with iglidur® plastic components and is setting off on a global expedition under the motto “iglidur® on tour”. The journey will take it across four continents and three oceans; mile upon mile of tarmac, gravel, dirt and mud through rain, searing heat and snow.
Where you can find igus® in the car and why?
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Seat systems – adjustment / adjusting lever
iglidur® J replaces lubricated plastic bearing made from POM
- Silent operation
- Easy assembly
- Bearing clearance adapted for e-coating
- Tolerance compensation at e-coating
- Also runs on simple cold extruded parts/tubes
- Lubrication-free
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Convertible top – operation and sealing
iglidur® G replaces lubricated glass fibre filled PA6 polyamid and metal plain bushings
- Corrosion-resistant
- Also runs on cold extruded parts
- Bearing clearance adapted for e-coating
- Easy assembly
- High compressive strength
- Lubrication-free
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Hand brake – Handbrake lever
iglidur® G replaces lubricated steel-steel-mount without bushing
- No rattling
- Silent operation
- Easy installation
- Lubrication-free
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Pedals – brake pedal
iglidur® G replaces lubricated glass fibre filled PA6 polyamid bearing
- Rattle-free
- Noise dampening
- Tolerance reconciliation through radial pretension
- Lubrication-free
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Gearshift – Selector lever
iglidur® P210 replaces lubricated plastic and steel bushings
Also runs against fibre-reinforced plastics
- Low bearing play
- Pleasant haptics
- Lubrication-free
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Window lifter
iglidur® J replaces lubricated plastic bushings made of POM
- Lubrication-free
- High wear resistance
- Noise-free operation
- Easy installation
- Lubrication-free
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Windscreen wiper mechanics
iglidur® J260 replaces lubricated brass and plastic bearings made of PA66
- Resistant to corrosion
- Dirt-repellant
- Media-resistant
- High alternate bending strength
- Best price/performance ratio
- Lubrication-free
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Throttle valves
iglidur® X6 replaces PTFE-coated aluminium bushing
- Plastic shafts possible
- Media-resistant
- No contact corrosion
- Low priced
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Alternator – V-belt tensioner
iglidur® G replaces metal plain bearings
- Vibration-dampening
- Resistant to corrosion
- Wear resistance under sustained pivoting
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