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Bearing technology for the exterior

Minimise corrosion problem in radiator grilles, brake calipers, wind shield wipers and front spoilers

Bearings in automobile exteriors are exposed to adverse conditions. Temperature fluctuations, salt, water, dirt and dust all affect them. igus offers the right product for your requirement, and we will be happy to assist you in your selection.

Requirements for bearings in exterior applications:

Media resistance
Salt spray test
Dirt resistance
Low moisture absorption
Weather resistance

Advantages of our bearing technology:

Lubrication-free and therefore maintenance-free
Up to 80% weight savings compared to metallic solutions
Corrosion-free
Cost-effective
Design freedom in injection moulding

Exterior applications automotive

igus plain and ball bearings in the radiator grille, brake caliper, cargo area cover, headlight, windscreen wiper and front spoiler

Reliable movement in front grille and caliper

... and that in water, dirt and high temperatures: Sebastian Bloechl, Sales Manager for the automotive industry, explains in the videos why our plain and ball bearings are ideal for these applications.

Suitable products

iglidur JUV plain bearing

iglidur JUV

UV-stabilised with excellent friction values and high media resistance

iglidur P plain bearings

iglidur P

Outdoor all-rounder for medium loads, dimensionally stable and cost-effective

xirodur B180

xirodur B180

Cost-effective all-rounder with stainless steel balls, also available as a low-fogging option

dryspin

dryspin lead screw technology

High helix, trapezoidal and metric threads, maximum efficiency even in dry operation

Bearing technology in motor vehicles: application examples

Further areas of application

Inside and outside: our dry-tech polymer bearing technology shows its advantages in many places in the car.

iglidur plain bearing in front of vehicle interior

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