Thrust washer bearings are flat bearings that are typically inserted between a rotating component and a stationary component, and function to keep the rotating component in place by providing it with something to rub up against if it begins to move laterally. igus® thrust washer bearings are made from self-lubricating iglide® materials that promote maintenance-free, dry operation for a wide range of applications and axial load requirements. All of our iglide® materials are rigorously tested within our 41,000 sq. ft. laboratory to ensure long service life and high wear-rates, especially within highly-corrosive or harsh environments where typical metal thrust washer bearings would corrode and fail, causing unplanned downtime.

iglide® G300

• Most popular iglide® material worldwide
• Excellent price/performance ratio
• High wear resistance
• Resistance to dust and dirt
• Cost-effective

iglide® T500

• Temperature resistant from -212 °F to +482 °F in continuous operation
• Universal resistance to chemicals
• High compressive strength
• Very low moisture absorption

iglide® L280

• Especially long service life for fast rotating applications
• Low coefficient of friction at low load applications
• Extremely high wear resistance

iglide® J

• Highly resistant to wear on (nearly) all shafts with very low coefficients of friction
• Low wear against different shaft materials
• Low coefficients of friction in dry operation
• Vibration-damping

iglide® Z

• Long service life under extreme conditions
• Resistant to wear and impact even at high loads and temperatures
• High thermal resistance
• For extreme loads

iglide® Q

• The universal bearing for contact with food
• Compliant with EC directive 10/2011 EC
• FDA-compliant
• Universal use

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