JEM insert bearings are a quick and easy 1:1 replacement for metal bearings

Directly replace your existing metal insert bearings with igubal® JEM - no redesign necessary. These plastic spherical insert bearings, engineered with high-performance polymers embedded with solid lubricants, last 8 times longer than their metal counterparts. Increased lifetime means less replacements and decreased operation costs. igubal® JEM is also grease-free, dry-running and maintenance-free, so you can prevent unplanned downtime and increase production, especially in dirty environments. Reference the Data Sheet.

Benefits:

Service life up to 8x longer than metal bearings
Low cost, lightweight and quiet-running
Injection-molded & other custom options available
Maintenance-free, less downtime, no service needed
Ideal for heavy-duty applications, safe for food contact

Ideal Industries:

Food and beverage packaging/bottling
Agriculture and dairy
Glass, ceramic and brick production
Wood processing and other harsh environments

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Application Stories

Brewery Bottling Production

Heineken, a globally operating brewery, used igubal spherical insert bearings in its conveyor belts. Installing a total of more than 400 spherical insert bearings in the conveyor belt saved the customer more than 60% of costs.

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Roofing Tile Factory

An international manufacturer of roofing tiles uses igubal spherical insert bearings for their conveyor belts. Due to their maintenance-free dry operation and resistance to dirt and dust, the weekly downtime stopped.

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