Bearings and energy supply systems for car interiors

Move seat elements, rotary switches, doors and windows safely and without maintenance

Safety and comfort play a major role in the design of the vehicle interior. Bearing points and cable guides in the interior components should therefore be as quiet and smooth-running as possible. We offer the right product for various mechanical and electrical interior applications and will be happy to help you make the right choice.

Advantages of our e-chain®

cost-effective
Low weight
Quiet running with max. 60 dB(A) for the assembly
100,000 solutions from stock in numerous lengths, widths, radii and variants (open, closed, ESD, easy to open, etc.)
Easy to install
High, predictable service life
Customisable to weight and load limits
Certified according to IATF 16949

Advantages of our bearing technology

Lubrication-free and therefore maintenance-free
Quiet running
Cost advantage and up to 80 % weight saving compared to metallic solutions
Temperature-resistant up to 120°C
Low fogging(more on this in the blog)
Suitable for e-coating and self-calibrating plain bearings
Ideally suited in combination with plastic shafts
High, predictable service life
Certified according to IATF 16949

Top-selling energy chain for interiors

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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easy chain® E04

Quiet, cost-effective and easy to fill: simply push the cable in from the outside

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rotary module PRM

Complete system with plastic-guide trough, max. rotation angle 360°, outer diameter 200 to 500 mm

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Top-selling plain bearings for interiors

Plain bearing iglidur® F300

Highly wear-resistant and particularly resistant for e-coated assemblies

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Plain bearing iglidur® P210

All-rounder with very good friction coefficients, well suited for the combination with plastic shafts

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Plain bearing iglidur® M250

Robust all-rounder with outstanding vibration dampening

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Plain bearing iglidur® K230

Clip-bearing with high temperature, chemical and corrosion resistance

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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

Car and vehicle seat with motion plastic

Seat adjustments
In the backrest, seat surface, headrest or armrest: the modern vehicle seat offers numerous adjustment options. And we have the right bearing and energy supply. Linear, swivelling or rotating - we have the right product for every type of movement.

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New Interior
Seats that rotate and move back and forth, centre consoles with retractable displays: there is a lot of movement in the vehicle interior of the future. Our energy chain and bearing technology ensure that this works reliably, quietly and unobtrusively.

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Rotary switch
Smooth running, low weight, no additional lubrication and maintenance: xiros ball bearings, for example the cost-effective all-rounder xirodur® B180

Window regulator
For a secure power and data supply in the smallest of spaces: E2 micro e‑kette, Serie 974

Head-up display
Noiseless, low backlash, very good coefficient of friction, fogging behaviour according to DIN 75201-B: plain bearing iglidur® G (the all-rounder) or iglidur ® P210 (the specialist for swivels)

Lead screw technology and e-chain in the rear lid

Tailgate
dryspin® lead screw nut made of iglidur® W300 in special design for easy installation, dryspin® threaded spindle DD 8x15. Material AISI 304. For heating and lighting units: E2 micro e-chain, series 04.

drylin®, dryspin® and e-chain® in the centre console

Centre console
Quiet and clean gliding without maintenance: drylin® N low-profile guide system and dryspin® lead screw technology

Pedal mechanism
Insensitive to edge loads and suitable for high static loads: iglidur ® J plain bearing, also available as a low-rattle version with preloaded bushings.

drylin linear guides and e-chains in the sliding roof

Sliding roof
drylin® linear guide as an alternative to recirculating ball bearing guide: insensitive to dirt, heat and corrosion; E2 micro e-chain®, Series 03 as a hardware supplement for heating functions or self-darkening panes

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

Selector lever
Resistant to sustained vibrations and friction, vibration damping: iglidur ® J flange bearing and thrust washers, for the rotation igubal ® spherical plain bearing KGLM with compensation of edge loads