iglide plastic bearings can handle high loads

iglide Q plastic bearings deliver a superior performance despite the heavy demands
of high-load applications

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – November 14, 2006 – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of iglide® plastic plain bearings, igubal® spherical bearings and DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems, offers iglide Q specifically designed for high-load applications. Iglide Q is an economical, maintenance-free alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Even at maximum loads of 14,500 pounds per square inch (PSI), iglide Q boasts the lowest coefficient of friction of any iglide plain bearing, enabling it to deliver a superior performance with limited wear.

Iglide Q is well-suited for oscillating applications and can be used where both shock and impact loads are present. Iglide Q also is impervious to a wide range of chemical offenders, including organic solvents, fuels, oils and fats and, like igus’ entire family of iglide bearings, is lubrication-free, corrosion-free and dirt-resistant.

In continuous motion, iglide Q operates within a permissible temperature range of –40 to +275 degrees Fahrenheit and can withstand short-term exposure up to 311 degrees Fahrenheit. Iglide Q can be paired with an array of different shaft materials such as stainless steel or hard-anodized aluminum. Iglide Q’s high-load capacity makes it a viable choice for material-handling machinery, scissor lifts, motorcycle stands, lift tables, amusement park rides and many more.

Iglide Q is available in a variety of both metric and inch sizes. Please contact an igus design technician for details.

About igus
Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin linear guide systems and igubal spherical bearings. For more information, contact igus at (800) 521-2747 or visit www.igus.com.

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	Download now Hi-Res/Lo-Res View the entire igus photo gallery and get other images and captions for print or online publication! Go now!			iglide Q plastic bearings deliver a superior performance despite the heavy demands of high-load applications EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – November 14, 2006 – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of iglide® plastic plain bearings, igubal® spherical bearings and DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems, offers iglide Q specifically designed for high-load applications. Iglide Q is an economical, maintenance-free alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Even at maximum loads of 14,500 pounds per square inch (PSI), iglide Q boasts the lowest coefficient of friction of any iglide plain bearing, enabling it to deliver a superior performance with limited wear. Iglide Q is well-suited for oscillating applications and can be used where both shock and impact loads are present. Iglide Q also is impervious to a wide range of chemical offenders, including organic solvents, fuels, oils and fats and, like igus’ entire family of iglide bearings, is lubrication-free, corrosion-free and dirt-resistant. In continuous motion, iglide Q operates within a permissible temperature range of –40 to +275 degrees Fahrenheit and can withstand short-term exposure up to 311 degrees Fahrenheit. Iglide Q can be paired with an array of different shaft materials such as stainless steel or hard-anodized aluminum. Iglide Q’s high-load capacity makes it a viable choice for material-handling machinery, scissor lifts, motorcycle stands, lift tables, amusement park rides and many more. Iglide Q is available in a variety of both metric and inch sizes. Please contact an igus design technician for details. About igus Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin linear guide systems and igubal spherical bearings. For more information, contact igus at (800) 521-2747 or visit www.igus.com.