A Smoother Ride with Plastic Bearings


EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - December 16, 2008 - Straitline Components, a manufacturer of precision pedals for biking hobbyists and extremists, employed lubrication-free iglide® G300 bearings after roller bushings caused premature wear and failure for its customers.

Straitline manufactures a wide range of bicycle pedals and parts from brake levers and inner guides to bash rings. Every component is designed and produced at the company's in-house workshop using some of the most sophisticated machines in the industry.

iglide G300 bearings support the rotating member of the bike pedals to ensure they turn properly. With the pedals predominantly being used by extreme mountain bikers, they are susceptible to increased wear. Rather than just pumping the pedals-like on a standard bicycle-extreme riders stand on the pedals, creating both higher static and shock loads. Lightweight, maintenance-free iglide G300 bearings provide a smoother ride. G300 can handle up to 11,600 pounds per square inch (PSI) and absorb the vibrations caused by tough terrain. The bearings are also not affected by outdoor elements such as dirt, heat and water.

By using iglide bearings, Straitline's customers enjoy the benefits of reduced wear, lower costs and longer life.

"The roller bearings we were using had a short life cycle," said Dennis Paulson, one of the owners of Straitline. "iglide bearings cost slightly less, but the most important advantage is that they don't need to be replaced by riders. They last for the entire life of our pedals."

igus® offers an entire line of bearings including plain bearings, spherical bearings, linear guides and slide tables. For more information, e-mail sales@igus.com or call 888-803-1895. To learn more about Straitline, visit www.straitlinecomponents.com. To read other customer success stories, visit igus.com/applicationcorner. To learn more about iglide G300, click here.

About igus

igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin® linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings. For more information, contact igus at (800) 521-2747 or visit www.igus.com.

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