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Metal-free cycling - design study: xiros® wheel bearing for the igus:bike

Two-component ball bearing for the igus® bike

Zero lubrication, maintenance and rust
We have made the wheel bearing metal-free. Because the two-component wheel bearings* for the igus:bike® contain lubrication-free, virtually maintenance-free plastic ball bearings. These are characterised by their special wear resistance and low noise emission; made for generations of cyclists.

Our wheel bearings once again demonstrate the demands we place on our bicycles: Durability and the innovative use of plastic prevent wear and tear and waste, thus helping people and the environment in equal measure. Under development at igus®.

*Sizes 6012 and 6018

Tech up

Tech up

  • Wear-resistant and resilient
  • Smooth running
  • Innovative 2-component ball bearing combines resilience and smooth running
Cost down

Reduce costs

  • Metal wheel bearings out, lubrication- and maintenance-free plastic ball bearings in
Proof

Evidence

Recycling

sustainability

  • The igus:bike® made from recycled plastic does not rust and requires no lubrication or maintenance
  • igus® supports the circular economy of plastic and invests in chemical recycling. More at: igus ®.de/sustainability

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Wheel bearing test in the company's own test laboratory
Wheel bearing test in the company's own test laboratory

The wheel bearing is put through its paces in our own test laboratory

Why is it a novelty?
▷ The combination of the specification of a soft and hard polymer to obtain a stable and quiet ball bearing at the same time

What goals have been achieved?
▷ The development of a world first - with two components, customers cover more requirements than with just one component

How do customers benefit from the innovation?
▷ Higher axial load capacity compared to existing soft xirodur® materials
▷ Particularly advantageous at higher speeds

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