Bearing materials reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
Mike Edwards
Products bearings igus materials mining
igus has introduced a new bearing with an improved iglide material, TX2, which offers self-lubricating and maintenance-free properties for heavy duty applications. The material increases wear-resistance by a factor of 3.5 in load ranges with more than 100 MPa surface pressure, the company says.
The material is suitable for components in machines that serve mining, construction, and agriculture, which can require more than 50 litres of lubricant annually.
The TX2 material is said to offer an alternative to frequently used metallic solutions with its plain bearing technology.
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Another material combination for wound bushings complements the range of injection-moulded bearings in the heavy-duty range.
The filament interwoven design enables a maximum permissible compressive strength of 400 MPa.
The material is available as a standard product range in the diameters 20 to 80 mm directly from stock.
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