iglide® A500 | The endurance runner at higher temperatures in the food sector- Compliant with EC directive 10/2011 EC
- FDA-compliant
- Temperature resistant from -212 °F to +482 °F
- High chemical resistance
- Dry-running and maintenance-free
- Standard range from stock
iglide® A500 bearings are permitted for direct contact with foodstuffs. They exhibit an exceptionally good chemical resistance and are suitable for heavy-duty use in machinery for the food industry. Though iglide® A500 is an extremely soft material, it simultaneously possesses an excellent compressive strength even at high temperatures.
Typical application areasBeverage production & packagingFood production and packagingMedical technologyYou will find plenty of additional application areas here:
Browse all Industries When to use it?- When FDA compliance is required
- When a high chemical resistance is required
- When good abrasion resistance is required
- Temperature resistant from -212 °F to +482 °F
| When not to use?- When the highest wear resistance is required
- When a cost-effective universal bearing is required
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Tolerances and measurement systemThe installation dimensions and tolerances of the iglide® plain bearings are a function of the material and wall thicknesses. For each material, the moisture absorption and the thermal expansion are imperative. Plain bearings with low moisture absorption can be designed with a minimal amount of tolerance. For wall thickness, the rule is: the thicker the bearings are, the larger the tolerances must be.
Testing methods Assemblyiglide® bearings are press-fit bearings. The inner diameter adjusts only after press-fit in the proper housing bore with a recommended tolerance. The before press-fit oversized dimension can be up to 2% of the inner diameter. In this manner, the secure press-fitting of the bearing is achieved. Axial or radial shifts in the housing are also prevented.
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