iglide® R | Low-cost material, low wear

• Good abrasion resistance
• Low coefficients of friction in dry operation
• Cost-effective
• Very little humidity absoption
• 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.
 
Typical application areas
Fitness/physical therapy equipment
Model building
Furniture/industrial design
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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   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.