iglide® A200 polymer flange bearing, metric

iglide® A200 | FDA-compliant, for low speeds
 

• iglide® A200 material complies with food and drug administration (FDA) regulations
• For direct contact with food
• For low speeds
• Dry-running and maintenance-free
• Standard range from stock

Bearings made from iglide® A200 are suitable for application in direct contact with foodstuffs. Hence they are the ideal solution for bearing positions in machines for the food industry, medical equipment manufacturing, for small equipment for households, etc. As the admixture of lubricants should be foregone in favor of food compatibility, the thermoplastic composition of iglide® A200 is particularly adjusted for abrasion resistance. In addition the iglide® A200 is characterized by its capacity to embed dirt and by its quiet operating behavior. 
 

When to use it? Suitable for contact with food If low noise level is required When dirt needs to become embedded When FDA compliance is required

When not to use? When the maximum abrasion resistance is necessary When temperatures are continuously higher than +176 °F When a cost-effective universal bearing is required For operations in wet environments

Tolerances and measurement system
The 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.
 
Assembly
iglide® 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.