Plain bearings

Self-lubricating bearings are bearings that require no additional lubrication, no oil or grease. These self-lubricating bearings are composed of thermoplastics and fibre reinforcements which means they are with a self-impregnated with solid lubricants. This ensures that the bearings can run successfully without additional external lubrication. Without the need for environmentally damaging lubricants, this prevents downtime, saves money, and reduces the impact on the environment.

Plain bearings can be lubricated with oils, grease or other lubricants. These can be costly, very messy and can cause issues in regards to maintenance time to keep the bearings in working order. One of the advantages about igus® bearings, as with all igus® products, is that they are lubrication-free. The range of plain bearings are manufactured in technical high-performance plastic which ensures the optimum running performances, longest and measurable service life and lowest friction values, all without the use of additional lubrication.

Plain bearings are used everywhere! They are used in a large variety of applications and industries, many of which require a cost-effective solution whilst maintaining a long service life. igus® plain bearings offer both of these elements, along with being lubrication-free and maintenance free. All of these attributes combined ensures a clean, smooth running movement within machines and applications.

In more than 12,000 individuals tests a year on over 200 test rigs in the igus® test laboratory, all materials are thoroughly tested. The findings go into a unique knowledge database on the tribology of maintenance-free plastic plain bearings. This database enables us to select the ideal iglidur® plain bearing for our customers depending on the application and to calculate its anticipated service life.