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iglide® P is used on lifts to remove boats from both residential and commercial marinas.
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iglide® plastic bushing application examples
Tested and proven.
Check out where iglide® plastic bushings have been used in real-world applications around the world from a wide range of industries, from combine harvesters to rollercoasters, from hot-air balloons to light aircraft.
Bike pedals
iglide® G300 plastic bushings distribute the load and lubricate the axle on this bike pedal.
Full-suspension mountain bike
A leading manufacturer of full-suspension mountain bikes has developed one of its most innovative bikes to date.
Bike shocks
A coil shock for serious mountain bike enthusiasts uses iglide® G300 plastic bushings.
Ski bindings
These high-end ski bindings use iglide® L280 plastic bushings in the knuckle, which enables the heel of the skier’s boot to raise and lower with each turn.
Rollercoaster
iglide® Z plastic bushings reduced surface pressure and shaft wear for this rollercoaster at one of America's leading theme parks.
Camera jib
iglide® G300’s ability to handle high loads means it can easily carry expensive and heavy video cameras weighing up to 50 pounds.
Gaming & movie seats
iglide® L280 plastic bushings and igubal® pillow block bearings in home theater, gaming and movie theater seats.
Combine headers
A Canadian company is using iglide® plastic bushings on six pivot points in its combine headers, which are designed for cutting crops such as beans.
Potato planter
iglide® J plastic bushings increased service life by 500-600% and reduced costs by 80%.
Hot air balloon altitude world record
iglide® G300 and W300 plastic bushings were used in the pressurized capsule of this hot air balloon.
Extendable camera arm
iglide® plastic bushings reduce friction and improve technical performance.
Dialysis machine
iglide® G300 plastic bushings are lubrication-free, which means they are ideal for clean, medical environments.
Packaging machine
iglide® G300 plastic bushings are lightweight and space saving and reduced manufacturing costs for this packaging company.
Facade construction
This adjustable facade uses UV-resistant iglide® G300 plastic bushings to allow oscillating and rotational movement.
Food industry
iglide® A500 oil-free plastic bushings are used in this filtration device for french-fry fat.
Electric scooter
iglide® Q plastic bushings are used in the rear-wheel suspension of this electric scooter.
Construction vehicles
Dirt-resistant iglide® G300 plastic bushings are used in this mini excavator’s track rollers.
Woodworking machine
iglide® G300 plastic bushings withstand sawdust and high temperatures in this demanding woodworking application.
Mountain bike
This mountain bike won the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the 2004 Olympics. iglide® G300 plastic bushings are used in the derailleur.
Artificial knee joint
iglide® L280 and iglide® Q plastic bushings improve an artificial knee joint.
Textile industry
A total of 239 iglide® plastic bushings and drylin® linear bearings are installed in this leather-splitting machine.
Industrial printer
Low-cost iglide® J plastic bushings are used in this industrial printing machine.
Packaging machine
iglide® L280 plastic bushings are used in this packaging machine because of their dry-running, clean, hygienic operation.
Therapy couch
iglide® G300 plastic bushings are used to adjust the height of this therapy couch.
Offshore
iglide® G300 plastic bushings, drylin® N linear slides and igubal® rod ends are used in this inspection device for an offshore drilling riser.
Light aircraft
iglide® plastic bushings were used in this aircraft design and have been proven in over 400 flying hours to date.
Bottling machine
iglide® plastic bushings are used for their low friction and dry operation in this pneumatic lifting device for an aseptic filling machine.
Scissor-lift table
iglide® Z and L280 are used in this scissor-lift table mechanism, because they are low wear and can withstand the loads involved.
Locomotive steam pump
iglide® T500 plastic bushings were used on this new-design pump for steam locomotives due to their temperature and humidity resistance.
Folding bike
iglide® plastic bushings were used on this folding bike due to being maintenance-free and resistant to dirt.
Convertible top
iglide® P plastic bushings were used in the drive system of this convertible top because of their excellent wear behavior.
Aerospace industry
iglide® H plastic bushings in steel brake flaps designed to hold a jet engine in the event of brake malfunction at maximum thrust.
Helicopter parts testing
Water-proof iglide® H370 plastic bushings are used on robot test heads subject to harsh washdowns.
Forklift mechanism
iglide® G and Q plastic bushings are used in this flexible forklift mechanism designed for pallets, drums and boxes.
Bottle filling machine
iglide® T500 is used in the bellows valve on this soda bottle filling machine.
Office chair
A special-design iglide® bushing helps this swivel office chair automatically adjust to the weight of the user.
Resuscitation equipment
Over 30 maintenance-free, lightweight iglide® plain bearings are used in this resuscitation equipment.
Industrial scooter for factories
iglide® plastic bushings were used in this industrial scooter because they were lower cost than steel alternatives.
Cross member
An iglide® PRT slewing ring was used in this cross member for the automotive industry because of its low weight.
Rotor head
Lightweight and maintenance-free iglide® G300 plastic bushings are used in the rotor head of this ultra-light gyrocopter.
Beverage-can emptying device
iglide® plastic bushings were used in this beverage-can emptying device, because of their low profile.
Industrial remote-controlled vehicle
An iglide® slewing ring bearing is used in this radio remote-controlled vehicle, used in the event of a chemical accident.
Prosthetic limb
iglide® Z was used in this unique prosthetic limb designed to absorb shocks and impacts.
Conveyor chain
iglide® plastic bushings were used on this special-design conveyor chain, because they are lubrication-free and low wear.
Thermoforming machine
This thermoforming machine, used to produce coffee-creamer packaging, uses xiros® A500 polymer ball bearings due to their high chemical resistance.
Pipe organ
iglide® J plastic bushings and igubal® rod ends and clevis joints for traditional pipe organs.
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