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igus bearing technology in automobiles - all areas of application at a glance

Outstanding polymers, improved through specific additions of reinforcing materials and solid lubricants, tested thousands of times and proven in millions of applications - this is what igus motion plastics stand for.Every year, our engineers develop over 100 new plastic compounds and conduct more than 3,500 tests on maintenance-free plain bearings, establishing a large database of polymers' tribological specifications.

Applications in the interior
Applications in the exterior and chassis
Applications in the engine compartment

Interior

Seat adjustments

A modern automobile seat has many manual and electronic adjustment options. Whether in the height, longitudinal, legrest, armrest or headrest adjustment, whether in the folding mechanism or in the seat rotation: durability as well as noise and weight minimisation are essential requirements for the components. Our bearing technology and energy chain systems are ideal for this use.
Application locations in detail

Pedal systems

Insensitive to edge loads and suitable for high static loads: iglidur J plain bearing, also available as a low-rattle version with pre-loaded bushings.
igus bearing in the selector lever

Selector lever

Resistant to sustained vibrations and friction, vibration-dampening: iglidur J flange bearing and thrust washers, for rotation igubal spherical bearing KGLM with compensation for edge loads

Rotary switch

Smooth operation, lightweight, no additional lubrication and maintenance: xiros ball bearings, e.g. the cost-effective all-rounder xirodur B180

Head-up display

Noise-free, low-clearance, excellent coefficient of friction, fogging behaviour according to DIN 75201-B: plain bearing iglidur G (the all-rounder) or iglidur P210 (the specialist for pivoting)
drylin N and dryspin in the centre armrest

Centre armrest

Quiet and clean sliding without maintenance: drylin N low-profile guide system and dryspin lead screw technology

Exterior and chassis


Hinges

Low-clearance bearing support in single or multi-joint hinges: iglidur plain bearings calibrate themselves during the e-coating process
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Brake calliper

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

Front grill

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

Windscreen wipers

Cost-effective and chemical-resistant: iglidur H plain bearings are ideal for wiper arm and wiper blade kinematics

Headlights

For cornering lights and automatic headlight range adjustment, we recommend iglidur J350 plain bearings: low outgassing, low reflection losses, good tribological specifications with Duroplast shafts
drylin linear guides in the sliding roof

Sunroof

The alternative to recirculating ball bearing guides: drylin linear guides slide on polymers, are insensitive to dirt and heat, corrosion-free and have low moisture absorption.

Engine compartment


Actuators and control elements

Light, quiet, lubrication-free: plain bearings, lead screw technology and gears in adjustments of seat, window lifters, rear view cameras and more
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Coolant pumps and coolant controllers

Plain bearings from the iglidur H series with resistance to water-glycol mixtures and high surface speed in the medium
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Brake boosters

Wear-resistant, low-friction and with excellent temperature and media resistance: plain bearings iglidur H1 and iglidur H4

Throttle valve

Perfect replacement for needle bearings: media- and temperature-resistant plain bearings iglidur H1 and iglidur H4 or for very high loads iglidur Z

Shift fork

With temperature-resistant plain bearings iglidur H4 or iglidur X: no more contact corrosion like with metallic bushings and better dampening
igubal coupling joint in turbochargers

Turbocharger

Depending on the material, igubal coupling joints can be used at high temperatures and are therefore perfectly suited for use in turbochargers. They are also dirt-resistant and corrosion-free.

Belt tensioner

Dirt-resistant iglidur J plain bearings for high-frequency oscillating movements 


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