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iglidur® UW160 - material data

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    The most important specifications at a glance

    iglidur UW160 was specifically developed with regard to maximum wear resistance in continuous operation with media circulation. In such applications, low radial loads and moderate temperatures generally occur. The suitability for contact with drinking water and very good media resistance complete the profile of properties.

    Descriptive technical specifications
    Wear resistance at +23°C- 🟧 🟧 🟧 ⬜️ ⬜️ +More information on wear resistance
    Wear resistance at +90°C- 🟧 ⬜️ ⬜️ ⬜️ ⬜️ +
    Wear resistance at +150°C- 🟧 ⬜️ ⬜️ ⬜️ ⬜️ +
    Slide property- 🟧 🟧 ⬜️ ⬜️ ⬜️ +Coefficient of friction, dynamic, against steel: µ 0.17 – 0.31
    Wear resistance under water- 🟧 🟧 🟧 🟧 🟧 +
    Media resistance- 🟧 🟧 🟧 🟧 ⬜️ +More information on media resistance
    Resistant to edge pressures- 🟧 🟧 🟧 ⬜️ ⬜️ +
    Resistant to shock and impact loads- 🟧 🟧 🟧 ⬜️ ⬜️ +
    Dirt resistance- 🟧 🟧 🟧 ⬜️ ⬜️ +

    When do I use this material?

    • When a KTW-compliant material is required
    • When a wear-resistant material for continuous use in liquid media is being sought

    When do I use a different material?

    • When a highly media-resistant plain bearing for recurring media contact and intermediate dry operation is required -> iglidur A160
    • When a highly media and temperature resistant universal plain bearing is required -> iglidur X
    • When a standard plain bearing for use in a humid environment is required -> iglidur P

    Temperatures

    iglidur UW160 was developed for use in liquid media in the normal and medium temperature range. As with all thermoplastics, the compressive strength of iglidur UW160 decreases with increasing temperatures. The temperatures prevailing in the bearing system also have an influence on the bearing wear. The wear increases with rising temperatures. Additional protection is required at temperatures higher than +70°C.

    Further information on temperature

    min. application temperatureUpper application temperature, long-termUpper application temperature, short-termIn addition secure axially from
    -50°C+90°C+100°C+70°C

    Permissible surface speeds

    The maximum permitted surface speed is based on the frictional heat generated at the bearing surface. The temperature should only be permitted to increase to a value that will ensure a sustainable use of the bearing with respect to wear and dimensional integrity. The maximum values ​​specified in the table are for the dry operation. In media-flushed applications, significantly higher speeds can be achieved due to reduced heat generation depending on the installation.

    Surface speeds of various iglidur materials

    Maximum surface speeds [m/s]RotatingOscillatinglinear
    Long-term0.30.31.0
    Short-term0.50.42.5

    Permissible pv values

    Diagram 01: Permitted pv values for iglidur UW160 plain bearings with 1mm wall thickness in dry operation against a steel shaft, at +20°C, installed in a steel housing

    X = surface speed [m/s]
    Y = pressure [MPa]

    pv value, max. (dry)

    MPa - m/s

    0,22

    Information on pv value and lubrication

    Mechanical properties

    The compressive strength of iglidur UW160 plain bearings decreases with increasing temperatures. Diagram 02 shows this inverse relationship. The maximum recommended surface pressure is a mechanical material parameter. No conclusions about the tribological properties can be drawn from this. Diagram 03 shows how iglidur UW160 deforms elastically under radial loads.

    Diagram 02: Maximum recommended surface pressure as a function of temperature (15MPa at +20°C)

    X = temperature [°C]
    Y = pressure [MPa]

    Diagram 03: Deformation under load and temperatures

    X = load [MPa]
    Y = deformation [%]

    Friction and wear

    Coefficient of friction and wear change with the application parameters. The influence of surface speed and shaft roughness on the coefficient of friction is low, but the coefficient of friction decreases significantly with increasing radial load, especially in the range up to 7.5MPa.

    Coefficients of friction against steel (Ra = 1μm, 50HRC):

    iglidur UW160dryGreasesOilWater
    Coefficient of friction μ0.17 - 0.310.080.030.03

    Diagram 04: Coefficient of friction as a function of the surface speed, p = 0.75MPa

    X = surface speed [m/s]
    Y = coefficient of friction μ

    Diagram 05: Coefficients of friction as a function of the load, v = 0.01m/s

    X = load [MPa]
    Y = coefficient of friction μ

    Shaft materials

    Diagram 06 shows an extract of the results of tests with different shaft materials carried out with iglidur UW160 plain bearings in dry operation. Using the example of a rotational movement with radial loads of 1MPa and a speed of 0.3m/s, it becomes clear that iglidur UW160 achieves good wear values with a wide variety of shafts, with the exception of pairing with 304 SS shafts. It is also clear that there are more suitable iglidur materials for dry operation. As with many other iglidur materials in dry operation, diagram 07 shows the significantly higher wear in rotating compared to pivoting applications, with otherwise identical parameters.

    Further information on shaft materials

    Diagram 06: Wear, rotating application with different shaft materials, p = 1MPa, v = 0.3m/s

    X = shaft material
    Y = wear [μm/km]

    A = aluminium, hard-anodised
    B = free cutting steel
    C = Cf53
    D = Cf53, hard-chromed
    E = HR carbon steel
    F = 304 SS
    G = high grade steel

    Diagram 07: Wear in oscillating and rotating applications with Cf53 as a function of pressure

    X = pressure [MPa]
    Y = wear [μm/km]

    A = rotating
    B = oscillating

    Chemical resistance

    iglidur UW160 plain bearings have very good resistance to chemicals. The vast majority of organic and inorganic acids do not attack iglidur UW160, nor do alkalis or lubricants.

    All data at room temperature [+20 °C],      + resistant      0 conditionally resistant      - non-resistant

    MediumResistance
    Alcohols+
    Greases, oils without additives+
    Hydrocarbons+
    Fuels+ up to 0
    Strong alkalines +
    Strong acids+
    Diluted alkalines+
    Diluted acids+

    Installation tolerances

    iglidur UW160 plain bearings are standard bearings for shafts with h-tolerance (recommended minimum h9). The bearings are designed for press-fitting into a housing machined to a H7 tolerance. After being assembled into a nominal size housing, the inner diameter automatically adjusts to the E10 tolerances in standard cases.

    Important tolerances according to ISO 3547-1 after press-fitting:

    Diameter d1 [mm]Housing H7 [mm]iglidur UW160 plain bearing E10 [mm]Shaft h9 [mm]
    up to 3+0.000 +0.010 +0.014 +0.054-0.025 +0.000
    > 3 up to 6+0.000 +0.012+0.020 +0.068 -0.030 +0.000
    > 6 up to 10+0.000 +0.015+0.025 +0.083-0.036 +0.000
    > 10 up to 18+0.000 +0.018+0.032 +0.102-0.043 +0.000
    > 18 up to 30+0.000 +0.021+0.040 +0.124-0.052 +0.000
    > 30 up to 50+0.000 +0.025+0.050 +0.150-0.062 +0.000
    >50 to 80+0.000 +0.030+0.060 +0.180-0.074 +0.000
    >80 to 120+0.000 +0.035+0.072 +0.212 -0.087 +0.000
    > 120 up to 180+0.000 +0.040+0.085 +0.245 -0.100 +0.000

    Thermal conductivity

    [W/m · K] 0.50

    ASTM C 177

    Coefficient of thermal expansion

    (at +23°C) [K-1 · 10-5] 18

    DIN 53752

    Moisture absorption

    The moisture absorption of iglidur UW160 plain bearings is 0.1% in standard climatic conditions. The saturation limit in water is equally only 0.1%.

    Resistance to weathering

    iglidur UW160 plain bearings are permanently resistant to weathering. The material properties deteriorate only slightly. Any discolouration that may occur is only of a superficial nature.

    Vacuum

    In a vacuum, any moisture present will outgas. Use in a vacuum is only possible for dry bearings made from iglidur UW160.

    Radioactive radiation

    Plain bearings made of iglidur UW160 are resistant to radiation up to a radiation intensity of 3 · 10² Gy.

    Compressive strength

    32MPa

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