Nursing and hospital beds

Noise-free and smooth movement of resting surfaces, easy operation of side rails without getting caught and the dissipation of electrostatic charges pose as high demands on bearings as the production on a large scale, for example, through powder or dip coating of pre-assembled welded assemblies, and the potential manual cleaning and disinfection by wiping or the automated cleaning in bed wash facilities associated with dosing and handling errors. In addition, textiles should neither be contaminated by lubricants nor the movement mechanics require maintenance.
Self-lubricating igus® products have electrical conductivity, a very low moisture absorption, high chemical resistance, and are often resistant to hydrolysis and used in: