Tech up

• Metallic housing: 5 times higher breaking strength than igumid G
• 10 times more abrasion-resistant against metallic spherical balls than polyamide
• More materials available (FDA, high temperature, etc.)

Cost down

• No minimum order quantity, no tool costs for igus® standard dimensions
• Short delivery time
• Available sizes: M6, M8, M10, M12, M16, M20

Proof

• Greater breaking force and stiffness than that of plastic rod end and metal rod end

Sustainability

• No lubrication necessary
• igus® supports the circular economy for plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. Learn more about the topic here

Metal rod end bearing in pantographs

The higher loads that the Metal rod end bearings can cope with also enable their use in railway equipment, among other things. They can be used in pantographs for example.

The flexible components are connected by means of these rod end bearings. The iglidur J inner race ensures electrical decoupling and a long service life.

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Rail industry

Further solutions for the rail industry

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