igus launches heavy duty igubalclip spherical bearings
High loads,rapid fitting and pre-tensioned polymer bearings for sheet metal
igus UK, leading manufacturer of polymer bearings, has launched a new heavy duty version of its robustigubal clip spherical bearings. The easy-to-fitheavy duty bearings can withstand high loads, provide exceptional rotational, linear or swivelling movements, and as they are plastic do not require regular maintenance. As a result, downtime is avoided and the low weight ensures clearlyenergy-efficient operation.
The heavy duty plastic bearingsare corrosion-free, chemical-resistant and impervious against dirt and dust which means they are reliable and provide a long life in arduous environments. The new range has been developed for machines and plant systems that have a minimum of available space and the cost-effective bearings can be fitted easily, simply clipping into place with no additional axial securing. They are ideal for applications where the bearing position is accessible from one side only, for example in closed machine housings or in a façade.
Extremely compact and designed to be fitted into sheets with a thickness of 4 to 8 mm, the light-weight bearings can absorb extremely high loads up to 12.5 kN radially and 350 N axially. The pre-tension of collar and locating lug compensates the clearance in two axes. The new spherical bearings with shaft diameters of 8 and 10 are available from stock within 24 hours and shaft diameters of 12 and 20 mm are being developed.
“The lifetime of igus igubal clips can be calculated which, together with the availability of various bearing materials available offers designers great flexibility and safety in their application,” says Matthew Aldridge, director at igusUK. “The self-adjusting and maintenance-free plastic bearings from the igubal family are very easy to fit, they compensate angular deviations and are ideal alternatives to metallic bearings in many applications”.
For further information on igus’ range of clip bearings call igus UK directly on 01604 677240 or visit the website at:
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About igus UK Ltd:
Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglidur plastic plain bearings, igubal spherical bearings, drylin linear bearings and guide systems. The company has 26 subsidiaries across 31 countries and employs approximately 1,800 people worldwide.
With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cable since 1989, igus provides the right solution based on 80,000 products available from stock with between 1,500 and 2,500 new products introduction each year
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Matthew Aldridge, igus UK Ltd
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