Self lubricating dry operation
Insensitive to impacts and shocks (no elongation, no displacement)
Very light compared to metallic bearings
Resistant to corrosion and chemicals
Extremely strong and wear-resistant
Vibration-dampening properties
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igus® plastic bearings for the bicycle industry
40% lower costs, 80% less weight and 100% less maintenance
Change bearing now: plastic instead of metalWhat began in 1817 with the Draisian running machine with oiled brass bushes evolved over the years to become a low-weight lifestyle accessory with dry-operating plastic bearings. The "digital bike" and "the bicycle as vehicle" are two important trends in today's bicycle world, where electrification is expanding the range of possible uses of the bicycle in everyday life. This is also changing the requirements placed on the components installed in the bike. Whereas mountain bikes have to cope with impacts and shocks acting on the bearings used in the components when the bike is ridden over rough terrain, the focus in the case of the e-bike is on achievement of the greatest possible range with one battery charge. The bike must therefore be as light as possible although the longer distances travelled lead to greater stress on the individual bicycle components compared to the conventional bike. Save weight, increase service life and minimise maintenance intervals with igus®. Dry operating iglidur® plain bearings made of high-performance plastics are lightweight, extremely wear-resistant and characterised by very low friction values. They defy shocks and bumps and are more resistant than metallic bearings - especially in extreme environmental conditions. Thus dirt, temperature, detergents and humidity are not challenges any more. Due to the elimination of external lubricants and the maintenance often associated with them, the amount of care and repair needed is minimised. Overall three-fold savings: in weight, in maintenance, and also in price.
Advantages of igus® high performance polymers for the bicycle industry:
Dry-operating plastic bearing for road and mountain bikes
igus® lubrication-free and maintenance-free plastic bearings for bicycles
iglidur® G plain bearings
Smooth running thanks to low coefficient of friction
Reliable, maintenance-free and dirt-resistant
Precise and fast switching
iglidur® J plain bearings
Resistant to high frequency shocks and vibrations
Highly resistant to wear with low coefficients of friction
No 'stick slip'
iglidur® J3 plain bearings
High impact strength, maintains shape
Sensitive feedback from the rear shock
Dimensional stability of the bearing
iglidur® H4 plain bearings
Temperature resistant up to +200 °C
Corrosion resistant, no seizing.
Extreme wear resistance
iglidur® W300 plain bearings
Resistant to dirt
Extremely high wear resistance and low coefficient of friction
Lubrication and maintenance-free
igubal® spherical bearings
Absorb vibrations
Angle and tolerance compensation
Light, lubrication-free and therefore insensitive to dirt
Applications of igus® bearings made of high performance plastics
In pedals, seat posts, brakes, brake levers, shocks, suspension forks, derailleurs and many more parts – iglidur® plain bearings are already used in many different parts from the broadest range of manufacturers. Here, you will find several potential uses for plastic plain bearings in mountain bikes.
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Tested for wear resistance and coefficient of friction
Test: Linear wear rate
Test: Rotating wear rate
Test of coefficients of friction (rotating)
Test: Pivoting wear rate
igus® products used successfully in the bicycle industry
Here, you can see some examples of our customers' applications.
Long service life under the most adverse conditions
Crank Brothers, a company in the USA, relies on premium components from igus® for its pedals, among other things. Weight-reducing iglidur® plastic bearings withstand even the most extreme conditions.
Precision and durability
iglidur® G plastic bearings from igus® used in SRAM derailleurs work extremely precisely and, in contrast to aluminium or metal bushes, are characterised by low weight and high wear resistance.
Low-cost, light and low-maintenance
Weight plays a crucial role in bike sport. iglidur® J bearings from igus® are around five times lighter than metal bearings and are ideal for suspension forks. Not only weight but also manufacturing costs were reduced.
Cost-effective and space-saving
For this freight bicycle, robust iglidur® bearings are used in the handlebars, among other things. Apart from the price-reduction and space-saving factors, the plastic solutions from igus® are also lubrication-free and maintenance-free.
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