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PTFE-free materials for automotive applications
Play it safe with PTFE-free bearings
The EU is currently planning to restrict PFAS chemicals, a group of substances that includes PTFE. Although it has not yet been conclusively clarified whether PTFE could be affected by a complete ban, many automotive manufacturers are already looking for alternatives to be on the safe side.
When it comes to bearing technology, we can help. For many applications, we already have plain bearing materials in our range that have been tested for harmful PFAS and do not contain PTFE.
Compared to metal bearings that are coated and lubricated with PTFE, our lubricant-free products score twice as highly.
iglidur GPF | The all-rounder
Features:
- Extremely wear-resistant
- Suitable for KLT
- High strength
- Best wear properties at low to medium speeds
Typical areas of application:
Rear wheel swing arm on motorbikes, wheel suspension, leaf suspension on lorries, seat adjustments
iglidur JPF | The specialist for low coefficient of friction
Specifications:
- Best coefficient of friction in dry operation
- Specifically designed for "soft" shafts
- Low moisture absorption
- Excellent wear properties at medium temperatures
Typical areas of application:
Centre consoles, head-up displays, pedals, sunroofs
iglidur W300PF | The proven endurance runner
Specifications:
- Very good coefficient of friction in dry operation
- Specially designed for stainless-steel and rough shafts
- Best wear properties under medium loads
Typical areas of application:
Trailer door locks, actuators in side mirrors, backrest/lumbar adjustment, motorbike stands
iglidur HPF | The specialist for high temperatures and chemicals
Specifications:
- Very high media resistance, withstand oil and fuel
- Very low total moisture absorption
- Dimensional stability at high temperatures
- Wear-resistant at medium to high temperatures
Typical areas of application:
Water pumps, cooling water regulators, brake boosters, throttle valves
iglidur XPF | Chemical and temperature specialist, up to 150 MPa static
Specifications:
- Very high chemical resistance
- Highest temperature resistance
- Wear-resistant at extremely high temperatures and loads
- Very low moisture absorption
Typical areas of application:
Gearboxes, turbochargers, brake callipers, shift forks
Many more PTFE-free materials
With new formulations, extensive testing and adapted production processes, we are gradually expanding our portfolio of PTFE-free materials and products. You can already choose from a wide range of PTFE-free alternatives:
White paper
PFAS in focus: planned restrictions, challenges and solutions for the industry
What exactly are PFAS, why are they so popular in the consumer sector and in industry, especially in the automotive sector? Why is there a threat of an EU-wide ban and what can companies do now?
The white paper sheds light on these questions and shows how igus, as a plastics processor, is responding to the planned restriction at an early stage and can offer its customers PTFE-free and PFAS-tested alternatives.
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