1. Plastic Bearings Can (and Do) Outperform Metal Bearings
Day 2: The Right Plastic Bearing Material for Any Application

2. What Industries/Applications Can Use Plastic Bearings?2

3. Agricultural Equipment
Maintenance-Free
Corrosion and dirt/dust resistant
No lubrication to contaminate the environment 3

4. Plastic Bearings Can (and Do) Outperform Metal Bearings
Lab Equipment
No external lubricants keeping the system clean
Low COF
High pitch options for faster feed 4

5. Plastic Bearings Can (and Do) Outperform Metal Bearings
Shutoff Valve
Chemical resistance
Corrosion resistance
High service life 5

6. Plastic Bearings Can (and Do) Outperform Metal Bearings
Solar Panel Tracking
Maintenance-Free
Corrosion resistant
No lubrication to contaminate the environment 6

7. Film Guide Rollers No lubrication to contaminate the film
Maintenance-Free
Long service life 7

8. Shock Absorber of an Excavator Seat
Vibration dampening allowing for quiet operation
Lightweight
Maintenance-Free 8

9. Roller Coaster Maintenance-Free Self-Lubricating
Great with shock and edge loads 9

10. Boat Lifts No external lubricants to contaminate environment
Corrosion resistant
Maintenance-Free 10

11. Welding Equipment Maintenance-Free Self-Lubricating
Excellent with high heat and slow rotations 11

12. Tractor – Various Applications
Free of external lubricants
Good with edge and shock loads
High resistance to dirt and dust 12

13. Concrete Cutting Equipment
Dirt and dust resistance
No external lubricants
Maintenance-Free 13

14. Gear Derailer
Lightweight
Dirt and dust resistant
Long service life 14

15. Beverage Filling No external lubricants FDA compliant options
High resistance to cleaning agents and steam 15

16. Throttle Valves No contact corrosion Plastic shafts are possible
Media-resistant 16

17. Swimming Pool Cover Corrosion resistant UV resistant
No external lubricants 17

18. Brewery Operations FDA compliant options Corrosion resistant
No external lubricants 18

19. Gear Shifter – Car Kit Low COF that remains constant Lightweight
High wear resistance 19

20. Prosthetics Low COF that remains constant Lightweight
High wear resistance 20

21. Helicopter Drones Precise without play Vibration dampening
Maintenance-Free 21

22. Inspection Robot Shock-absorbing Resistant to dirt/debris
Maintenance-free 22

23. What Industries/Applications Can Use Plastic Bearings?
Fluid Management
Agriculture
Packaging/Food and Beverage Processing
Automotive
Bicycle
Recreational
Prosthetics
Medical 23

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25. Questions? Nicole Lang igus® Product Manager Po Box 14349
Please post your questions into the chat window. I can also be contacted at the address and phone number below.
Nicole Lang
igus® Product Manager
Po Box 14349
East Providence, RI 02916
Tel: ext. 111
Fax: 25