Bearings and energy supply systems for car exteriors

Minimise corrosion in radiator grilles, brake callipers, windscreen wipers&front spoilers

Components in automotive exteriors are exposed to adverse conditions. Temperature fluctuations, salt, water, dirt and dust all affect them. We offer suitable plastic-bearing and -energy chains for use in windscreen wipers, headlights and other moving components, and will be happy to help you make the right choice.

Application locations for bearing in car exteriors

Advantages of our bearing technology

Lubrication-free and therefore maintenance-free
Cost advantage and up to 80% weight saving compared to metallic solutions
Resistant to dirt, media/salt, weathering and corrosion
Temperature-resistant up to 120°C
Design freedom in injection moulding
High, predictable service life
Certified according to IATF 16949

Advantages of our e-chains

Cost-effective
Lightweight
Dimensionally stable in different environments and climate zones
100,000 solutions from stock in numerous lengths, widths, radii and options (open, closed, ESD, easily openable, etc.)
Easy to assemble
High, predictable service life
Customisable to weight and load limits
Certified according to IATF 16949

Top products for the exterior

iglidur J UV

UV-stabilised with excellent coefficients of friction and high media resistance

Learn more

iglidur P

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

Learn more

xirodur B180

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

Learn more

dryspin lead screw technology

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

Learn more

e-chain E2 micro

Smallest inner heights and bend radius, very light and quiet, optionally with strain relief

More about the E1 series

e-chain E1

Cost-effective solution for high quantities, one-piece modular belt, can be shortened or extended as required

More about the E1 series

Special parts injection moulded, printed or from bar stock

Whether prototype construction and small batches in 3D printing, machined or milled from bar stock or high-volume production from the injection mould: we manufacture customer-specific special designs. We would be happy to advise you on which process is best for your case, both technically and economically.

Learn more about special part

application areas

Brake calliper
High temperatures and loads, constant contact with dirt, water and lubricants are no problem for iglidur H plain bearings.

Front grille
Perfect for flap systems or roller mechanisms, lightweight, lubrication-free and corrosion-free: iglidur J plain bearings, xiros ball bearings B180 and iglidur P210 guide rollers.

Front spoiler
Lubrication-free and dirt-resistant: dryspin lead screw nuts made of iglidur J in special design with clip function for easy assembly, dryspin high helix lead screw with thread DS6.35X25.4. material 1.430

Plain bearings and e-chains in the windscreen wiper

Windscreen wiper
Ideal for wiper arm and wiper blade kinematics: cost-effective and chemical-resistant iglidur H plain bearings and closed e-chains, series E2C.10.

Plain bearings and e-chain in the headlight

Headlamp
For bend lighting and automatic headlamp levelling: iglidur J350 plain bearings with low outgassing and reflection losses, good tribological specifications with thermoset shafts; strong guide with E2 micro e-chains, series 03

Sliding doors
Cable protection in the tightest of installation spaces thanks to defined radii and kinematics, e.g. for keyless entry systems and safety features: e-chain E2C.15, closed