iglide® A500, sleeve bearing with flange, imperial

iglide® A500 | The endurance runner at higher temperatures in the food sector
 

• Compliant with EC directive 10/2011 EC
• FDA-compliant
• Temperature resistant from -212 °F to +482 °F
• High chemical resistance
• Dry-running and maintenance-free
• Standard range from stock

iglide® A500 bearings are permitted for direct contact with foodstuffs. They exhibit an exceptionally good chemical resistance and are suitable for heavy-duty use in machinery for the food industry. Though iglide® A500 is an extremely soft material, it simultaneously possesses an excellent compressive strength even at high temperatures.
 
Typical application areas
Beverage industry
Food industry
Medical technology
 

When to use it? When FDA compliance is required When a high chemical resistance is required When good abrasion resistance is required Temperature resistant from -212 °F to +482 °F

When not to use? When the highest wear resistance is required When a cost-effective universal bearing is required

Tolerances and measurement system
The installation dimensions and tolerances of the iglide® plain bearings are a function of the material and wall thicknesses. For each material, the moisture absorption and the thermal expansion are imperative. Plain bearings with low moisture absorption can be designed with a minimal amount of tolerance. For wall thickness, the rule is: The thicker the bearings are, the larger the tolerances must be.
 
Assembly
iglide® bearings are press-fit bearings. The inner diameter adjusts only after press-fit in the proper housing bore with a recommended tolerance. The before press-fit oversized dimension can be up to 2% of the inner diameter. In this manner, the secure press-fitting of the bearing is achieved. Axial or radial shifts in the housing are also prevented.