Bearings and energy supply systems for car exteriors

Minimise corrosion in radiator grilles, brake callipers, windscreen wipers and front spoilers

Components in automotive exteriors are exposed to adverse conditions. Temperature fluctuations, salt, water, dirt and dust all affect them. We offer suitable plastic-bearing and -energy chains for use in windscreen wipers, headlights and other moving components, and will be happy to help you make the right choice.

Advantages of our bearing technology

lubrication-free and therefore maintenance-free
Cost advantage and up to 80 % weight saving compared to metallic solutions
Resistant to dirt, media/salt, weathering and corrosion
Temperature-resistant up to 120°C
Design freedom in injection moulding
High, predictable service life
Certified according to IATF 16949

Advantages of our e-chain®

cost-effective
Low weight
Dimensionally stable in different environments and climate zones
100,000 solutions from stock in numerous lengths, widths, radii and variants (open, closed, ESD, easy to open, etc.)
Easy to assemble
High, predictable service life
Customisable to weight and load limits
Certified according to IATF 16949

Top products for the exterior

iglidur® J UV

UV-stabilised with excellent coefficients of friction and high media resistance

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iglidur® P

Outdoor all-rounder for medium loads, dimensionally stable and cost-effective

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xirodur® B180

cost-effective all-rounder with stainless steel balls, also available as a low-fogging version

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dryspin® lead screw technology

Steep, trapezoidal and metric threads, maximum efficiency even in dry operation

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e-chain® E2 micro

Smallest internal heights and bend radius, very light and quiet, optionally with strain relief

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e-chain® E1

cost-effective solution for high quantities, one-piece modular belt, can be shortened or extended as required

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special part injection moulded, printed or from bar stock

Whether prototype construction and small series in 3D printing, turned or milled from bar stock or high-volume production from the injection mould: we manufacture customer-specific special designs. We would be happy to advise you on which process is best for your case, both technically and economically.

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application areas

Brake caliper
High temperatures and load, constant contact with dirt, water and lubricant are no problem for iglidur ® H bearings.

Front grille
Perfect for flap systems or roller mechanisms, light, lubrication- and corrosion-free: iglidur ® J plain bearing, xiros ball bearing B180 and iglidur ® P210 guide rollers.

Font spoiler
Lubrication-free and dirt-resistant: dryspin® lead screw nut made of iglidur® J in special design with clip function for easy assembly, dryspin® high helix lead screw with thread DS6.35X25.4. material 1.430

Plain bearing and e-chain® in the windscreen wiper

Windscreen wiper
Ideal for the wiper arm and wiper blade kinematics: cost-effective and chemical-resistant iglidur ® H plain bearings and geschlossene e-chain®, Serie E2C.10.

Plain bearings and e-chain in the headlight

Headlights
For bend lighting and automatic headlamp levelling: iglidur® J350 plain bearing with low outgassing and reflection losses, good tribological specification with thermoset corrugations; stable guidance with E2 micro e-chain®, series 03

Sliding doors
Cable protection in the tightest of spaces thanks to defined radii and kinematics, e.g. for keyless entry systems and safety features: e‑kette E2C.15, geschlossen