igus® inc. Datasheets for Plain Bearings and Sleeve Bearings

Plain bearings and sleeve bearings (also referred to as bushings or journal bearings) are used to constrain, guide or reduce friction in rotary or linear applications. They function via a sliding action.
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Features Very low coefficient of friction while running dry Very high wear resistance Maintenance-free Vibration dampening Very low moisture absorption High chemical resistance Suitable for rotating, oscillating and linear movements...
Features Made from iglide® T500 (in two parts) Recommended for high temperature applications over 176°F and up to 482°F High chemical resistance Maintenance-free Very low moisture absorption Available for all...
Features Material: iglide® T500 (two-piece) Temperature range -148°F to +482°F High chemical resistance Maintenance-free Very low moisture absorption Suitable for rotating, oscillating and linear movements Available for all adapters and...
Features Open design for supported shafts Very low coefficient of friction while running dry Maintenance-free Vibration dampening Very low moisture absorption High chemical resistance Suitable for rotating, oscillating and linear...
Features Open design for supported shafts Very low coefficient of friction while running dry Very high wear resistance Maintenance-free Vibration dampening Very low moisture absorption High chemical resistance Suitable for...
Features Open design for supported shafts Very low coefficients of friction while running dry Very high wear resistance Maintenance-free Vibration dampening Very low moisture absorption High chemical resistance Suitable for...
Features Press fit bearing made of iglide® L100 Extremely wear resistant Low coefficients of friction Recommended tolerance for the shaft: h6-h10 Recommended housing bore H7
Features Very low coefficient of friction while running dry Very high wear resistance Maintenance-free Vibration dampening Very low moisture absorption High chemical resistance Suitable for rotating, oscillating and linear movements...
Features Very low coefficients of friction while running dry Very high wear resistance Maintenance-free Vibration dampening Very low moisture absorption High chemical resistance Suitable for rotating, oscillating and linear movements...
Features Clearance-free, pre-tensioned bearing Clearance-free in loaded and unloaded state Made from iglide® J material Maintenance-free and predictable service life
Features Continuous temperatures possible up to +482°F Up to 50% better pressfit Lubrication- and maintenance-free High compressive strength Very good chemical resistance PTFE free
Special features iglide® Clip2 is a thin-walled bushing made from iglide® M250. It is designed for easy installation. The diagonal slit helps to compensate for poor housing bore tolerances as...
Special Features iglide® JVSM and JVSI bearings are free from clearance in their unloaded state, because of the pre-tension at the ends. The material iglide® J is designed for the...
Extremely high compressive strength coupled with high elasticity enables iglide® Z bearings to attain their prominent features in association with soft shafts, edge loads and impacts. The bearings are at...
iglide® A200 plastic bushings adhere to FDA guidelines and are suitable for low to medium loads in contact with food or pharmaceuticals. When to use iglide® A200 bushings? In direct...
iglide® A350: the new iglide® material for the food industry. In addition to high temperature resistance, the material has good wear resistance and low coefficients of friction. Maintenance-free Lubrication free...
iglide® G300 plastic bushings are suitable for the widest range of different applications. That's why we call this high-performance, oil-free material “The Universal All-Rounder”. iglide® G300 is suitable for those...
iglide® GLW plastic bushings are low-cost and can handle average mechanical stressing. The bushings are particularly suited to applications with static loads, where they only need to move occasionally. When...
iglide® H370 plastic bushings are designed for underwater applications. The bushings absorb extremely high loads, are chemical resistant and can be used at temperatures up to 392°F. When to use...
iglide® J plastic bushings combine high wear resistance at low to medium loads and excellent coefficients of friction. They boast extreme dimensional stability, even in moisture-exposed applications. When to use...
iglide® JVSM and JVSI bearings are free from clearance in their unloaded state, because of the pre-tension at the ends. The material iglide® J is designed for the lowest coefficient...
iglide® L280 is an extremely wear resistant plastic bushing material which offers an excellent service life in many applications. It’s ideal for use with rough shafts or in abrasive environments.
iglide® M250 plastic bushings are vibration dampening, rugged and wear resistant. In applications with low speeds, they balance edge loads extremely well and help to minimize noise. When to use...
iglide® P plastic bushings offer low moisture absorption and are recommended for rotational applications and medium to high loads. When to use iglide® P bushings? When very low water absorption...
iglide® R plastic bushings are both low cost and offer a low coefficient of friction and excellent wear resistance at low to medium loads. When to use iglide® R bushings?
iglide® Z plastic bushings have an extremely high compressive strength coupled with high elasticity. This enables them to work extremely well with soft shafts, edge loads and impacts. The bushings...
Iglidur® Q is the cost-effective solution for high service life in high to extreme conditions. Plain bearings made from this material are ideal for all types of motion but their...
Plain bearings made from iglidur® M250 are vibration-dampening, rugged and wear-resistant. In applications with low speeds, they do an excellent job balancing out edge loads and help to reduce noise.
When it's hot, iglide® T500 plastic bushings are a great solution. They are also extremely resistant to chemicals. The really interesting thing about iglide® T500 bushings is that their wear...