iglide® engineered composite plastic bushings from igus®, however, are not prone to any of these problems because they are injection molded with a blend of base polymers, fibrous reinforcements and solid lubricants. Fibrous reinforcements maintain the bearings strength and resistance to high forces and edge loads. As movement occurs, tiny amounts of solid lubricant are released into the micro-finish of the shaft, helping to lower the coefficient of friction.
The solid lubricants cannot be pressed out once that transfer is made. iglide® materials can also withstand short-term temperatures of up to 572°F and long-term temperatures of up to 482°F.
Other advantages include low wear rates, quiet operation, high load capacity, and resistance to chemicals, dirt, dust, UV light and corrosion. igus® currently offers more than 30 plastic bushing
materials to meet the requirements of almost any application.