Information on the lubrication-free operation of heavy-duty bearing points

Lubrication-free bearing points in construction machinery

Amongst other things, the white paper covers the following topics:

• Important functions of lubrication in plain bearings
• Reasons for switching to lubrication-free plain bearings
• Differentiation: lubrication-free iglidur plain bearings vs. lubricated metallic bearings
• How self-lubricating plain bearings work
• This must be taken into account when changing to dry-running plain bearings

Heavy-duty brochure

Find out more about the following topics:

• Discussions with our development experts
• Material overview for heavy-duty plain bearings
• How iglidur and igutex materials work
• Lubrication – a challenge for industry
• Sustainable product developments
• practical application examples

Assembly of igutex fibre composite bearings

Here you can find out everything you need to know about the assembly of our igutex fibre composite bearings.

Sealing concept with felt

Find out why felt is suitable for sealing bearing points. This fact sheet also gives you important design tips for plain bearings with felt seals.

Gas nitrocarburisation as protection against corrosion

How well does gas nitrocarburisation protect shafts from corrosion? In the test, various shaft materials were subjected to a salt spray test in combination with iglidur plain bearings and igutex fibre composite plain bearings. All test results can be found in the fact sheet.

Avoid reduced press fit

Anti-corrosion agents can reduce plain bearing press fit. So we tested a variety of such agents. This fact sheet will tell you which of them almost double the press fit.

Locating spigot for sleeve bearings

There are various methods for the axial securing of plain bearings. This fact sheet will tell you what they are and what they require.

Fact sheet with test results

We have subjected our iglidur two-component plain bearing and metal POM bushings to a wear test. In addition to the test results, you will also find useful information about our two-component products and materials in our fact sheet.