Composite Bearings and the Test Lab
iglide® composite plain bearings are composed of a blend of three different materials: base polymers, which are responsible for making the bearing resistant to wear, fibers and filaments that allow for high forces and edge loading onto the bearing, and solid lubricants to independently lubricate the bearing and prevent friction. It’s this unique blend that makes iglide® composite bearings universally applicable and advantageous over metal plain bearings.
Thanks to the composite material used in iglide® plain bearings, they are self-lubricating and maintenance-free, cutting down on both the time and money spent lubricating and maintaining metal plain bearings. There are also over 55 different material types available in our iglide® product line, allowing for use in a wide variety of applications. Whether your application requires resistance to heat or chemicals, compliance with FDA guidelines, or even underwater use, iglide® bearings are up to the task.
Test Results
Pivoting wear; p: 1 & 2 MPa; v: 0.01 m/s
iglide® Composite Bearings in Various Industries
