Lubrication-free bearings for applications in fluid technology

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Valve technology

Each shut-off device consists of an actuator and an actuator (= valve). Thanks to their high chemical resistance and freedom from maintenance, our products are ideal for use in valve technology.

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Pump technology

Whether cooling water pump in the car or washing water pump in the dishwasher: iglidur® plain bearings are resistant to chemicals and withstand high sliding speeds of up to 6,500 rpm trade show when used in the medium.

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Meter systems

Every household has meters for water and gas. igus® components such as gears, plain bearings or coupling rods can be installed. With special materials, including for underwater use, we find a solution for every application.

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Whether gas spring, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder: With iglidur® guide ring and plain bearings, low-backlash piston guides can be achieved under almost all conditions.

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HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Dampers

Dampers are used to control, regulate and measure air flows in HVAC systems. As igus® components are characterised by a long service life and freedom from corrosion, they are often used for damper applications.

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Fans

Fans are used to move the air within HVAC systems. We offer lubrication-free bearing arrangements with both high-speed plain bearings and xiros plastic ball bearings.

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Valve technology - Actuator

Valve

Chemical-resistant plain bearing and guide ring e.g. made of iglidur® H370 for vertical piston guidance
Patented spindle geometry and temperature-resistant spindle nut, e.g. made of iglidur® J350 for vertical drive of the shut-off body

Slider

Dirt-resistant plain bearing and guide ring, e.g. made of iglidur® G for vertical piston guidance
Patented spindle geometry and chemical-resistant spindle nut made of e.g. iglidur® J350 for vertical drive of the shut-off body

Cock

Food-compliant plain bearings or sliding discs, e.g. made of iglidur® A350 for rotary movement of the ball valve
Special sliding ring and thrust washer for guidance and sealing of the ball

Butterfly/throttle valve

iglidur® Q plain bearing for high dynamic load in the pivot points of the flaps
Optimised for swivel movements of the flap

Valve technology - Actuator

Liner drive

lubrication-free plain bearing e.g. made of iglidur® G for the shaft bearing
Noise-damping plastic gears, e.g. made of iguform S270 for transmission in the gearbox
drylin® SHT-spindle linear tables for vertical movement also available in special shapes

Rotary drive

lubrication-free plain bearing e.g. made of iglidur® G for the shaft bearing
Noise-damping plastic gears, e.g. made of iguform S270 for transmission in the gearbox
drylin® SHT-spindle linear tables for vertical movement also available in special shapes

Pump technology

Glandless pumps

Media-resistant plain bearing e.g. made of iglidur® H3 for the bearing of the drive shaft
Rotations of up to 6,500 rpm are possible through rotation in a medium (water, oil, etc.)

Vertical pump

Wastewater-resistant plain bearing e.g. made of iglidur® UW for the bearing of the drive shaft
Short-term high speed of up to 2 m/s possible in unlubricated condition

Peristaltic pumps

Media-resistant knife edge roller e.g. made of iglidur® H1 for rotation
xiros conveyor roller with very low breakaway torque for rolling motion

Meter systems

Water meter

With a plain bearing made of iglidur® UW160, the paddle wheel "floats" on the bearing point. Minimal friction, since UW160 has the same density as water.
xiros ball bearing with glass balls for smooth-running, corrosion-free bearing of the impeller
Cost-effective manufacture of the entire impeller using injection moulding
Low-wear plastic gears and plain bearings in the gearbox

Gas meter

lubrication-free plain bearing e.g. made of iglidur® G in the pump mechanism of the meter
Customised coupling rods for the transmission of forces in the gearbox
Low-wear plastic gear wheels in the transmission

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Hydraulic cylinder

Highly resilient and oil-resistant guide ring or plain bearing, e.g. made of iglidur® Q for guiding the piston
iglidur® SG03 plain bearing sealed against dirt in the cylinder pivot point
igubal® spherical ball with spherical equalisation as lubrication-free insert in the cylinder pivot point

Pneumatic cylinder

Wear-optimised plain bearing and guide ring, e.g. made of iglidur® G for guiding the piston
drylin® R shafts made of aluminium, steel or stainless steel can be used as pistons
igubal® KBRM rod end can be combined with the shaft to achieve spherical compensation at the connection

Gas pressure spring

Heavy-duty plain bearing with flange, e.g. made of iglidur® H4 for guiding the piston
This means no end caps are required igubal ® GERM clevis joint with bolt as connection for the gas spring
igubal® WGRM angle joint as connection of the gas spring