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Vibration damping, wear resistance and absolute freedom from corrosion and maintenance: these properties allow our plastic bearings to demonstrate their strengths not only in mountain and cargo bikes , but also in various other light vehicles and bicycle accessories. These include the many pivot points in folding bikes, pushchairs and bike carriers, the control unit of children's bikes and e-scooters or the height adjustment in bike assembly stands.
Ideally small enough to travel on the train free of charge as a piece of luggage or be stored in the car to save space: folding bicycles are currently undergoing rapid development with the change in mobility - with less weight, more comfort and sophisticated folding technology that is quick and easy to use. For the many joints in the folding mechanism, we offer bushings made of wear-resistant high-performance plastic, such as those from the iglidur J3 material, a lightweight and corrosion-free alternative to metal bearings that does not require any lubrication or maintenance. Opening and closing, often and over a long period of time, without squeaking or rattling.
Plain bearing iglidur J3
No bearing clearance, no relubrication: iglidur in the foldable mountain bike
The Austrian company Tonkel Om handmades in Salzburg has developed a mountain bike that can be folded to a pack size of 75 x 34 x 25cm in just 90 seconds without any tools. For the many bearing points in the folding mechanism, the developers were looking for a resilient, wear-resistant bearing material that was as light as possible and resistant to all kind of weathering effects. iglidur bushings are the perfect solution ...
They are also used in the headset and as bottom brackets for children's bikes. iglidur J3 plain bearing successfully in use. The reason is simple: they are robust, cost-effective and resistant to moisture, dirt and impacts - ideal specifications when you consider that a children's bike is not only exposed to all sorts of weather conditions, but also falls over, or ends up in a puddle or in the sand on a playground. You are spared problems with conventional ball bearings, which become rickety due to dirt ingress, loss of lubricant and rust.
Plain bearing iglidur J3
Still a niche, but increasingly popular: recumbent bicycles, especially three-wheeled ones, are probably the most comfortable way to ride a bike. Depending on the intended use and ground, there are now many types on the market, including spring-mounted and agile speedsters for rough off-road terrains. iglidur G plain bearings are small, light, resistant to dirt, water and shocks and with these properties are successfully used in spring-loaded front wheel suspensions, among other things.
iglidur G plain bearings
Small, light, robust: iglidur plain bearings in the trike from Azub
With the "Trike of the Year", AZUB Bike secured a prestigious prize for its TRIcon 26 with an innovative rear fork back in 2015. It also uses high-performance components such as high-strength Grade 5 titanium in the front suspension. It is complemented by dry-operating plastic bearings made of iglidur G. The all-round bearing not only requires no lubrication or maintenance, but is also resistant to dust and dirt, so it has a long service life. Unlike metallic plain and ball bearings, it is corrosion-free at a fraction of the weight.
For several years now, electric scooters, in particular rental scooters, have been conquering cities. Ridden in wind and weather and on different ground conditions, with changing users who don't always handle them carefully, the scooters have to withstand a lot. With our lubrication-free plain bearings, maintenance costs can be reduced, and the scooters do not need to be removed from service for bearing maintenance, which increases their use efficiency. The range of the battery benefits from the light weight of our bearings. Bushings from iglidur E material are particularly suitable for suspension forks, they are vibration-damping and have hardly any stick-slip effect. For use in the head tube, we recommend our heavy-duty iglidur Q bearing.
iglidur E plain bearings
Plain bearing iglidur Q
V-brakes are the classic bicycle brakes as they are lightweight, cost-effective and easy to repair and maintain thanks to their simple design. As far as maintenance is concerned, you can do without, at least at the bearing points, if you use our dry-running plastic bushings, which are vibration-damping, weather-resistant and lightweight. For use on V-brakes as well as on classic cantilever brakes iglidur J is the perfect material.
Plain bearing iglidur J
People who often repair bicycles use assembly stands to securely fix the bike at a comfortable working height. In addition to simple models, there are also electrically adjustable high-end versions that offer, e.g. mechanics in workshops the possibility to lift heavy bikes such as e-bikes in a way that is easy on their backs. Various igus products are successfully used in such lifting platforms: lubrication-free and maintenance-free drylin linear rail systems, resilient chainflex cables, which are specially made for moving applications, and compact e-chains from the E2 series, which ensure a particularly long service life for the cables.
drylin W linear guide
e-chains E2 series
chainflex cables
Bike racks that are mounted on the roof or rear of the car are the perfect transport solution for anyone who doesn't have a trailer, pickup truck bed or motorhome bike garage. Particularly popular: foldable models that can be easily transported when dismantled and stored compactly, equipped with a tilting mechanism that allows access to the trunk. To ensure that folding and tilting works easily for a long time, manufacturers use plain bearings and thrust washers from our iglidur J series. Moisture, dirt, impacts and edge loads are no problem.
Plain bearings and thrust washers iglidur J
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People who spend a lot of money on a pram expect it to work reliably. Even after long periods of use in any weather and harsh environments, such as on playgrounds or beaches, where the material comes into contact with sand and sea water. In these situations, metallic ball bearings and bushings with PTFE coating suffer particularly. Sand adhering to the lubricated bearings, loss of lubricant/sliding layer and rust are problems that can be avoided with our dry-running plastic bearings. No more jamming or squeaking wheels, no more rickety bearing points. iglidur G plain bearings are lightweight, cost-effective and robust - just right for use in folding and articulated joints, in height adjustment, in swivel wheels and wheel hubs.
iglidur G plain bearings
Light, cost-effective, uncomplicated: igubal spherical bearings in jogging strollers
The JogAlong stroller combines the usual transport function with sporting activity. It has ergonomically shaped arm levers that imitate the natural swing of the arm. The heart of the construction are igubal spherical plain bearings made of solid plastic. They enable three degrees of freedom, reduce the complexity of the assembly and thus reduce costs and weight compared to the originally intended designs. Being lightweight, lubrication-free and corrosion-free makes them the perfect alternative to metal bearings.
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