iglide® UW500 | For hot liquids and fast, continuous movements
 

• For underwater use at high temperatures
• For fast and constant movement
• Lubrication and maintenance-free

iglide® UW500 was developed for underwater applications at temperatures up to +482 °F. In addition, the bearings will run in chemicals which would act as a lubricant.
 
Typical application areas

Automotive onboard and manufacturing
Glass manufacturing and processing
Food production and packaging
Machine tools
Heavy machinery / plant construction

You will find plenty of additional application areas at our Industry solutions
 
 

When to use it? When bearings need to be used in liquids For high speeds For high temperatures When a high chemical resistance is required

When not to use? When a cost-effective underwater bearing is required When a cost-effective underwater bearing is required for rare operations When a cost-effective universal bearing is required   Use our filter options to find the most suitable product

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.
Testing methods
 
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.
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