Tiny Components Made of Tribo-Plastic

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Tiny components made of tribo-plastic

New: Lubricant-free "iglidur" high-temperature micro-bearings

igus GmbH, Cologne, experts in durable machine components and systems made of tribo-plastic (tribologically optimised special plastic), have stretched the bounds of possibility further than ever. User Benefits; according to the statistics from the German Association for Tribology, Companies in Germany alone can save 5 billion euros a year by changing to products that have been optimised in terms of friction and wear. In the researchers' opinion, the application of tribological knowledge results in considerable savings in energy and material use, production and maintenance, energy and raw material resources and labour protection.

0.7 mm, maintenance-free

at 250 °C permanent temperature

At this year's Hanover Fair, igus presented the largest plastic energy chain in the world with an inner height of 300 mm. This enormous "E4.350" is resistant to mineral oil and seawater, and was developed for use on oil platforms among other applications. At the other end of the scale the trend towards micro-system technology is increasing at a fast rate. igus presented the new "iglidur" high-temperature micro-bearings made of wear-resistant tribo-plastic, addressing the fact that manufacturing equipment and products are becoming smaller and more highly integrated all the time. The new tiny bearings have an inner diameter as small as 0.7 mm for lubricant-free bearing tasks at high-temperatures. The bearings are made of the special polymer "iglidur X", for example. This material is suitable for application temperatures of up to 250 °C in permanent use (even up to 315 °C for short periods), resistant to chemicals, UV and radiation up to 1x105 Gy, can take extremely high pressures and has low humidity absorption.

Micro-motors, tiny fans,

flexible endoscopy

For some years now, igus has been producing tiny components in the millimetre range which are extremely precise, lightweight and maintenance-free. Material selection, design and production depend on the respective project, customized new materials are also available. Applications are found in micro-motors, for IT applications, in medical technology, such as in pumps or flexible endoscopy instruments, in metrology, vehicle interiors, tiny fans and blowers.

Picture PM1008-01: igus GmbH, Cologne

New: "iglidur" micro-bearings from igus now also for the high-temperature range of up to 250°C. The bearings are made of the special polymer "iglidur X" and have a small shaft diameter of only 0.7 mm.

Photo PM1008-02: igus GmbH, Cologne

Miniaturisation trend: Lubricant-free "iglidur" micro-bearings from igus for use in tiny fans and blowers, PCs and medical technology.

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PRESS CONTACT:

André Kluth

Corporate Communication Manager

igus GmbH

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D-51147 Köln

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