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Can construction machinery manufacturers rely on plastic bearings?

This topic is one that will continue to circle and never disappear. The comparison between plastic and metal, how reliable can plastic components be in harsh, heavy- hitting industries and can construction machinery manufacturers trust them. For many designers in industries such as agricultural and construction machinery, the development in the construction machinery market represents a revolution and with this revolution comes a need for change and new solution concepts.

Plastic bearings

What Are Common Misconceptions About Plastic Bearings

It is understandable that people have misconceptions surrounding the reliability of plastic bearings over metal bearings. But are these misconception’s justified or should I minds be more open to change?

5 reasons why you should choose a plastic bearing over a metal one.

There is a stigma attached to the word “plastic” in today’s media. Everywhere you look there are negative connotations surrounding this word. igus® is breaking this negativity and here you can start to see the positive elements of why plastic is the way forward and metal is a thing of the past.

Do I need to lubricate bearings if they are plastic?

Lubricating bearings can be a pain. It is not only messy but the grease can be detrimental in some cases to the machine. Thanks to the technology used within the material makeup of iglidur® bearings, igus® bearings don’t need any form of lubrication. No grease. No oil. Nothing.