igus as a main player in the automotive industry

09/05/2014

Through improvements in efficiency and performance, the automotive industry can see dramatic reductions in costs by switching to iglidur polymer bearings from igus, compared to the traditional Metallic bushings. Specialised polymer materials, such as iglidur J / L250 / RN89 and G have been developed especially for this industry to optimise performance and overall durability.

For example, our iglidur L250 was incorporated into the brake pedal design for a traditional British Sports Car Manufacturer, with the conversion from left to right hand drive the offset pedal forces increased load, L250 solve this problem.

The benefits that triboplastic bearings can offer compared to metal bearings are substantial and therefore convincing many suppliers within the automotive industry to make the switch. Automotive sector project manager; Dave Spence defines the key properties that make iglidur bearings the ultimate solution:

  1. Dry-running properties, Don’t lubricate
  2. Maintenance-free, and cost-effective
  3. Light-weight
  4. iglidur bearings have the ability to run on all shaft materials, making iglidur a very adaptable
  5. High/Low temperature ( -100 +315 deg C ) capability
  6. Lead Free
  7. Vibration dampening
  8. Predictable wear, long-lasting, and reliable
  9. High static loads
  10. Rigorous tests carried out within the igus test lab.

‘igus offers more than just standard catalogue bearings. All be it that we have over 45 standard materials in sleeve, flanged and thrust washer configurations, we also have hundreds of development materials which are being used to give the customer what they need. In the automotive world there is no such thing as standard because the demands of the industry won’t allow you to stay static, we are always looking to improve and offer an advantage. igus can tackle your bearing application within the automotive industry. Dave Spence.

Each iglidur material offers it own unique set of properties, whether it’s in a pedal, hinge, seat, under bonnet etc. All of these factors go towards making iglidur, our product of the week.

For more information, visit the igus website on (automotive web page link here)

Or contact Dave Spence directly on:

DSpence@igus.co.uk

07802959120

 

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