Solution
iglide® J plain bearings have been used in the company's foot pedals for over ten years. This is considered to be a cost-effective but at the same time very versatile endurance runner, which is very wear-resistant on various shafts. This is a great advantage, as the counter partner here is a plastic shaft, which is rather unusual. Normally the heat development can be a challenge with this pairing. However, this can be neglected in this application due to the low rotational speed.
Unlike metal bearings, igus® plastic bearings do not have to be lubricated with oils or greases. Due to microscopic abrasion, the solid lubricants homogeneously distributed within the bearing are released and deposited on the counter partner, whereby a
lubricating effect is achieved. This ensures optimum coefficients of friction and wear over the entire service life. By dispensing with conventional lubricants, no dirt and grime can stick to the bearing points either. In addition to the significantly lower price, another decisive advantage was that the plastic plain bearings take up less installation space than sintered bearings due to their thinner walls.