Plastic Bearings suit underwater applications.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for wet environments and temperatures from -40 to 392°F, iglide® H370 plastic plain bearings are suited for bottle-filling equipment, marine applications, dishwashers or applications requiring frequent wash downs. They have moisture absorption rating of 0.0% and are resistant to dirt and dust. Products require no lubrication, are UV-resistant, and will not corrode.
Original Press Release:
Iglide® H370 Plastic Bearings from Igus Ideal for Underwater Applications
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - January 20, 2004 - iglide® H370 plastic plain bearings from igus® Inc. are designed for wet environments and high temperatures. Iglide H370 bearings are ideal for underwater applications, bottle-filling equipment, marine applications, dishwashers or applications requiring frequent wash downs. The iglide H370 has a moisture absorption rating of 0.0%, enabling it to perform under even the soggiest conditions. Factors such as humidity or constant submersion in water will not impact the capabilities of the bearing. In continuous motion, iglide H370 operates within a temperature range of -40 to 392 degrees Fahrenheit, much higher than the standard plastic bearing. The iglide H370 is resistant to moisture, dirt and dust. Like all iglide bearings, the iglide H370 requires no lubrication, is maintenance-free, UV-resistant and will not corrode. 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, DryLing linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings. For more information contact igus at (888) 803-1895 or visit www.igus.com. iglide, igus, Energy Chain Systems, Chainflex, DryLin and igubal are registered trademarks of igus Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
