Polymer Bearings come in 1,000 varieties.
Press Release Summary:
More than 1,000 iglide polymer metric plain bearing sizes, in sleeve, flange and thrust configurations, are available. They provide oil-free and maintenance-free operation and resist dirt and dust. Bearings are molded from polymers optimized for bearing applications. They replace bronze, PTFE coated, and metallic plain bearings.
Original Press Release:
Igus(R), Inc. Offers a Full Line of Metric Bearings From Stock
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI (January 14, 2002)-igus® inc. offers over 1,000 iglide® polymer metric plain bearing sizes in sleeve, flange and thrust configurations from stock. The iglide® polymer bearings are molded from a variety of polymers optimized for bearing applications. iglide® polymer bearings take the place of bronze or PTFE coated bearings due to their long life, oil-free and maintenance-free operation and resistance to dirt and dust. By offering standard-sized parts from stock, iglide® is also a very cost- effective alternative to metallic plain bearings.