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Plastic slewing ring bearings maintenance-free and tough

What are slewing ring bearings?

iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings are ready-to-install bearings for lubrication-free dry operation. The design is not based on re-circulating components, but on maintenance-free sliding elements made of tribologically optimised iglidur® materials and rings made of lightweight anodised aluminium or stainless steel.

iglidur® materials are universally applicable and can be used in combination with high temperatures, moisture, chemical contact or in the food industry.

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What you will find on this page:

Our slewing ring bearings at a glance

Versatile and flexible applications with PRT slewing ring bearings

Series 01

High load and high rigidity

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Series 02

Applications with extremely light weight

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Series 03

Applications with confined installation space

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Series 04

All-rounder for a wide range of applications

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Series 05

Low-cost applications made from at least 97% regranulate

Buy series 05

Accessories

Discover our wide range of high-quality solutions for various applications.
Spacer rings, manual clamps, angle stops, machined ends, replacement kits and much more.

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The PRT configurator:

Find the right slewing ring bearing for your application quickly and easily

Find out in just a few minutes which PRT slewing ring bearing is the best choice for your individual application. You can also find out how long our PRT slewing ring bearings will last in your application - and then select the slewing ring bearing with the best price-performance ratio.

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Individually configurable: PRT-04 modular system

Tailor slewing ring bearings to your individual application
Various outer and inner drive teeth
Angle stop, snap mechanism and much more
Ready-to-install & easy to assemble
100% maintenance- and lubrication-free
Eight installation sizes

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Special designs and drawing parts

Do you have an individual application and need special parts?

In addition to our extensive standard range, we also offer customised products according to your specifications.

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Advantages of the iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings

Cost-effective

Manufacturing with injection moulding guarantees cost efficiency and creates the geometrical freedom to optimise use of installation space. Thanks to the flexible modular system, the slewing ring bearings can be extended as required.

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Lubrication and maintenance-free

The iglidur® PRT slewing ring is designed as a ready-to-install solution, so it is ready to use straight away and requires no additional lubrication or maintenance. This saves time and reduces maintenance costs.

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Up to 60% lighter

The iglidur® bearing technology impresses with ultra-light materials, such as plastic and aluminium. This enables you to achieve greater efficiency in your application.

Quiet dry operation

Quiet operation for slewing ring bearing PRT

The igus® PRT slewing ring bearings with plastic sliding elements produce significantly less noise and vibrations. For you as an operator, plastic gears - for example in robots - lead to an application that is up to four times quieter.

Resistant to chemicals and media

Suitable for the food industry (FDA) and daily cleaning with cleaning agents and high pressure. PRT slewing ring bearings are also an ideal solution for special applications with high temperatures of up to 180°C or ESD.
The rings are made of plastic, aluminium or stainless steel.

Tested and proven

Our in-house test stations are available for individual customer tests. We also test our slewing ring bearings daily for active research and development.

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Application examples - slewing rings in real life

Solar panel with PRT slewing ring bearing

Efficient solar energy for mobile homes

The company CityFreighter has developed the "Solartrackr", a tracking photovoltaic module that supplies mobile homes with self-sufficient electricity. The system automatically aligns itself with the sun and thus optimises energy generation. For reliable and maintenance-free movement, the company relies on lubrication-free iglidur PRT slewing ring bearings from igus, which work precisely even under demanding weather conditions.

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TV mount with iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearing

The PRT slewing rings can withstand a static axial load of 27,000 newtons and a dynamic axial load of 7,000 newtons.
The TV mount can also be pivoted, telescoped and rotated up to 360° at the same time. The mount impresses with innovative unique selling points such as freedom from lubricants to avoid contamination of technical devices, as well as freedom from maintenance and quiet operation for optimal comfort.

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Flip chart with PRT slewing ring bearing

Rotating digital flip chart

The compact design of the PRT-02-30 makes it the ideal flip chart solution. Thanks to ready-to-install delivery and easy assembly. In addition, due to the plastic sliding elements made of iglidur material, maintenance work is no longer necessary after installation.

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Personal robot

When upgrading a customer robot, an iglidur PRT slewing ring was incorporated in the axis for the first time. An iglidur PRT-02-20 is now used in the rear axis of the robot. In order to optimally meet the requirements of EEVE, igus designed a custom solution with reduced required drive torque. It ensures that the rear wheel can rotate freely even in harsh operating conditions and without any maintenance.

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Insulation material cutter with PRT slewing ring bearing

Insulation material cutter with iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearing

An iglidur® slewing ring, PRT-01 with an outer drive ring made of aluminium and sliding elements made of iglidur® J were used to develop a 3D head that makes angled cuts and holes using a high-pressure water jet.
The success for our customer: an automatic insulation material cutter that cuts the insulation boards according to the CAD data.

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Coffee robot

The manufacturer of the coffee robot was looking for a maintenance-free slewing ring with low starting torque. PRT-04 slewing ring bearings from igus are now used in the dispensing system as they easily meet all requirements.

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Further application examples with iglidur® PRT slewing rings

In a great variety of industries, polymer slewing ring are used to technically refine solutions and save costs.

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PRT news 2025

Our new products for your requirements

PRT slewing ring bearings with 50% wood content
Stainless steel or aluminium bearings with cost savings of up to 85 % compared to the PRT-04 series

Our motto "Tech up, Cost down" stands for technological progress and sustainability .

We also offer special sizes and add-ons such as hand clamps and digital measuring systems to fulfil individual requirements. Find out more about our new iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearing products!

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Interactive 3D models

Here you can find interactive 3D models of our PRT slewing ring bearings. Gain detailed insights into the individual products and their components.

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CAD files

Our CAD application gives you access to 2D/3D CAD files in various formats. Alternatively, you can transfer CAD file directly to your CAD system using our Click2CAD toolbox.

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White paper

The information brochure presents the iglidur PRT slewing ring bearing - the ideal solution for turning and rotating applications.

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Slewing ring bearing FAQ

The right slewing ring bearing
Here we have compiled the most frequently asked questions about our iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings for you.

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What are PRT sliding elements made of?

What is iglidur?
What is behind the self-lubricating effect? Learn more about how the iglidur® material works.

iglidur materials under scrutiny

Are you looking for slewing rings with ball bearings?

This slewing technology could also be of interest for your application

Our igus slewing ring ball bearing slewing rings offer a reliable, lubrication-free solution for rotating movements. With their high load capacity and long service life, they are ideal for applications requiring precise rotary movements and minimal maintenance. Discover the perfect connection technology for your requirements!

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