iglide® R | Low-cost material, low wear- Good abrasion resistance
- Low coefficients of friction in dry operation
- Cost-effective
- Very little humidity absorption
- Dry-running and maintenance-free
- Standard range from stock
The development of the iglide® R as a bearing material focused on high performance and very low cost. Especially in the dry operation low coefficients of friction and wear were to be achieved. Bearings made from iglide® R are selectively supported by a combination of solid lubricants. The PTFE- and silicon-free material achieves extremely low coefficients of friction in dry operation and runs largely free of stick-slip effects.
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Browse all Industries When to use it?- If high wear resistance at low loads is required
- When a very cost-effective bearing is required
- When very low coefficients of friction in dry operation are required
- If edge loads occur
- If you are looking for low water absorption
- When PTFE and silicone are not allowed in your application
| When not to use?- If high pressure occurs
- If temperatures are constantly higher than +194 °F
- If best wear resistance is required
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Tolerances and measurement systemThe 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.
Testing methods Assemblyiglide® 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.
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