Why iglide® plain bearings?

iglide® plain bearings are self-lubricating and offer longer life at lower cost. Scroll down the page for the product overview.

Reasons to Use iglide® Plain Bearings

Life cycle

Predictable bearing service life Find the best plain bearing for your application here, along with a precise calculation of its service life.

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iglide® bearings vs. metal & bronze

How iglide® self-lubricating bearings can replace metal and bronze bushings.

Lubrication-free plastic versus bronze or metal bearings
For those simple applications, when you require:

a thick or a thin walled bearing

a cost effective bearing

a bearing which can handle low loads (up to a max. permissible static surface pressure of 5075 PSI)

a bearing that can handle edge loads

a bearing with high vibration dampening

a bearing with a low coefficient of friction

a corrosion resistant bearing




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Agriculture

Packaging

Office furniture

Medical

Fitness equipment

Consumer

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iglide® M250

Thick and rugged

iglide® M250 sleeve bearings, flange bearings, and thrust washers - click to find out more
Features

excellent vibration dampening

resistant to edge loading

high impact resistance

thick walled according to DIN 1850

dirt can become embedded for shaft protection

Properties

max. long-term temperature 176ºF

rotational and oscillating motions

coefficient of friction 0.10 to 0.30

PSI 2,901

max. PV 3,400

iglide® R

The low-cost, bronze alternative

iglide® R sleeve bearings, flange bearings, and thrust washers - click here to find out more

very low moisture absorption

low wear at high speeds

highly cost effective

maintenance-free

self-lubricating

max. long-term temperature 194ºF

rotational and oscillating motions

coefficient of friction 0.08 to 0.26

PSI 3,335

max. PV 8,700

iglide® J

The fast- and slow-motion specialist

iglide® J plain bearings, sleeve bearings, flange bearings, and thrust washers - click here to find out more

low wear against different shaft materials

low coefficients of friction

vibration dampening

good chemical resistance

best performance behavior with soft shaft materials

low moisture absorption

withstands temperatures reaching 194ºF

rotational, oscillating, linear motions

coefficient of friction 0.8 to 0.18

PSI 5,075

max. PV 9,700

iglide® GLW

Strong and reasonably priced

iglide® GLW plain bearings, sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers - click here to find out more

diverse applications with static loads

maintenance-free

cost-effective

resistant to dirt

resistant to vibrations

max. long-term temperature 212ºF

rotational and oscillating motions

coefficient of friction 0.10 to 0.24

PSI 11,600

max. PV 8,600

For more demanding applications, when you require:

a thin-walled bearing

a cost-effective bearing

a bearing which can handle medium to high loads

a bearing with low water absorption or suitable for use underwater

a bearing with high wear resistance

a bearing with a low coefficient of friction

a corrosion-resistant bearing



INDUSTRIES:

Automation

Cylinders/pneumatic

Lifting equipment

Marine

Printing / copy machine

Automotive

Other

iglide® G300

The all-round performer

iglide® G300 plain bearings, sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers
Features

maintenance-free, dry running

high wear resistance

resistant to dirt and dust

over 900 sizes available from stock

cost-effective

vibration dampening

Properties

max. long-term temperature 266ºF

rotational and oscillating motions

coefficient of friction 0.8 to 0.15

PSI 11,600

max. PV 12,000

iglide® L280

The marathon runner

iglide® L280 plain bearings, sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers - click here for more info

for especially high service life

extremely high wear resistance

resistant to dirt and chemicals

suitable for soft shafts

low coefficient of friction

max. long-term temperature 194ºF

rotational, oscillating, linear motions

coefficient of friction 0.8 to 0.23

PSI 8,700

max. PV 6,600

iglide® P

Cost-effective and maintenance-free

iglide® P sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers - click here for more info

low water absorption

low wear rates

high load capacity

maintenance-free

cost-effective

max. long-term temperature 266ºF

rotational, oscillating, linear motions

coefficient of friction 0.6 to 0.21

PSI 7,250

max. PV 11,000

iglide® Q

High strength for high loads

excellent wear resistance, especially for high loads

suitable for high p x v values

maintenance-free, dry running

dirt resistant

resistant to edge loads

max. long-term temperature 275ºF

high loads, oscillating motion

coefficient of friction 0.5 to 0.15

PSI 14,500

max. PV 16,000

iglide® H370

High performance for wet environments

iglide® H370 sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers - click here to find out more

excellent for underwater applications

no moisture absorption

maintenance-free

resistant to chemicals

for high temperatures

max. long-term temperature 392ºF

rotational and oscillating motion

coefficient of friction 0.7 to 0.17

PSI 10,875

max. PV 21,000

For highly technical applications, when you require:

a thin-walled bearing

a very high load capacity

very high operating temperatures

linear movement under high loads

high chemical resistance and no corrosion

high loads and vibration-dampening capabilities



INDUSTRIES:

Pumps

Construction

Valves

Amusement rides

Other

iglide® T500

The high tech problem solver

iglide® T500 sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers - click here to find out more
Features

temperature resistant from -148ºF to 452ºF in continuous operation

universal resistance to chemicals

high compressive strength

very low moisture absorption

great wear resistance through the entire temperature range

Properties

max. long-term temperature 482ºF

rotational, oscillating, linear

coefficient of friction 0.9 to 0.27

PSI 21,750

max. PV 37,700

iglide® Z

The high-temperature material

iglide® Z sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers - click here to find out more

for high-temperature applications

high thermal resistance

for extreme loads

for high surface speeds

resistant to edge loads

max. long-term temperature 482ºF

oscillating motion

coefficient of friction 0.6 to 0.14

PSI 21,750

max. PV 24,000

For FDA-approved applications, when you require:

FDA approval

direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals

low speeds

quiet running operation



INDUSTRIES:

Medical

Packaging

Food manufacturing / preparation

Other

Features

approved by the FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

good abrasion resistance

suitable for direct contact with food and pharmaceuticals

for low speed, rotational, oscillating and linear movements

Properties

max. long-term temperature 146ºF

rotational and oscillating motions

coefficient of friction 0.10 to 0.40

PSI 2,610

max. PV 2,900

PRT slewing rings

Zero-maintenance slewing ring bearing High wear resistance. Designed for use in all environments.

iglide® PRT slewing ring bearings

Flange bearings

Easy-to-install, high wear resistance, maintenance-free. Used for both rotational and linear movements.

Flange bearings

Polysorb disc springs

Spring washers for axial loads Vibration dampening, corrosion-resistant, lightweight annular discs.

Polysorb plastic spring washers

Clip bearings

Easy-to-install, high wear resistance, maintenance-free. Used for both rotational and linear movements.

Clip bearings

xiros® plastic ball bearings

The first generation of off-the-shelf plastic ball bearings with a predictable service life.

xiros® plastic ball bearings

iglide® JVSM

Pre-stressed, zero-play plain bearings.

Zero-play plain bearings

iglide® JVFM

Flange Pre-stressed, zero-play plain bearings.

iglide® piston rings

Simple assembly - just slip it on!

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iglide® for the automotive industry

iglide® polymer plain bearings designed specifically for use in the automotive industry.

iglide® polymer plain bearings for the automotive industry
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