Lubrication-free operation of heavy-duty bearing points

Lubrication-free bearing points in construction machinery

The white paper covers the following topics, among others:

• Why it is important to lubricate plain bearings
• Reasons for switching to lubrication-free plain bearings
• Differentiation: lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings vs. lubricated metallic bearings
• How self-lubricating plain bearings work
• What to consider when switching to dry-running plain bearings

Heavy-duty brochure

Find out more about the following topics:

• Discussions with our development experts
• Material overview of heavy-duty plain bearings
• How iglidur and igutex materials work
• Lubrication - a challenge for the industry
• Sustainable product development
• Real-world application examples

Assembly of igutex fibre composite bearings

Here you can find out everything you need to know about assembling our igutex fibre composite bearings.

Sealing concepts with felt

Find out why felt is suitable for sealing bearing points. This fact sheet also gives you important design tips for plain bearings with felt seals.

Gas nitrocarburisation as corrosion protection

How well does gas nitrocarburisation protect shafts against corrosion? In the test, various shaft materials were combined with iglidur plain bearings and igutex fibre composite plain bearings and subjected to a salt spray test. You can find all test results in the fact sheet.

Avoid reduced interference fit

Anti-corrosion agents can reduce the press fit of plain bearings. We have therefore tested various anti-corrosion agents. This fact sheet will tell you which agents almost double the press fit.

Locating spigot for cylindrical sleeve bearings

There are various options for the locating spigot of plain bearings. In this fact sheet, you can find out what these are and what to bear in mind.

Fact sheet with test results

We have subjected our iglidur two-component plain bearing and metal POM bushing to a wear test. In addition to the test results, our fact sheet also contains useful information about our two-component products and materials.