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igubal® news 2024
Plastic universal joint
Universal joints enable flexible coupling between rotating shafts. Our study examines the specifications, advantages and challenges of plastic universal joints. These are lighter than metal ones, stainless, chemically resistant and cost-effective to manufacture. However, they offer lower tensile and flexural strength and can lose their mechanical specification at high temperatures.
Despite these challenges, studies show that plastic-universal joints can offer significant benefits when used appropriately. The case study of an automotive manufacturer shows that the use of plastic versions reduces the overall weight of a vehicle by 15 %, reduces fuel consumption by 5 %, lowers production costs by 10 % and reduces noise emissions by 20 %.
Our igubal universal joint, consisting of two clevis joints and a central cross piece, offers high impact resistance and temperature resistance from -40 °C to +120 °C, and enables maintenance-free operation. Are you interested in our igubal universal joint? Then please contact us using this form:
Ecological pillow block bearing
The KSTM-CL-ECO utilises the nature-inspired tree notch for even stress distribution and higher load-bearing capacity.
In a recent study, we analysed the performance and applicability of our KSTM-CL-ECO-pillow block bearing. This consists of the heavy-duty WPC and iglidur N94. WPC (Wood-Plastic Composite) combines the natural specification of wood fibres with the durability of plastic, resulting in a robust yet lightweight housing. The spherical ball made of iglidur N94 offers excellent sliding and wear properties and is self-lubricating, which reduces maintenance costs. WPC consists of 50% renewable raw materials, iglidur N94 even 94%, which reduces the CO2 footprint.The combination of these materials leads to energy savings and increased efficiency in industrial applications.
If you would like to find out more about our KSTM-CL-ECO-pillow block bearing, please contact us using our form:
Flange mounted bearings for square profiles
Our new igubal flange bearings offer efficient support for square profiles. The igubal EFOM two-hole flange bearing and the igubal EFSM four-hole flange bearing are both made of the impact-resistant, long fibre-reinforced polymer igumid G with spherical ball made of iglidur J4. Both bearings are suitable for temperatures from -30 °C to +80 °C and offer maintenance-free dry operation, making them reliable and durable solutions for your requirements.
Spherical insert bearings made of iglidur H3
The perfect solution for high speeds and maintenance-free operation. The H3-spherical insert bearings enable belt speeds of up to 200 rpm and offer an impressive 80 % weight reduction compared to metallic designs. They are robust and maintenance-free, and even function in dry operation without additional lubrication. Customer references demonstrate reliable performance over a period of more than a year and laboratory load tests confirm the high quality and reliability of these bearings. Rely on the future with the intelligent igubal bearing inserts - ideal for applications with high speeds and demanding environmental conditions.
Reduce bottlenecks in your production lines
Discover our innovative solutions for eliminating bottlenecks in the beverage industry. Curious to find out how you too can optimise your production processes? Then this way:
ESQM 2.0
The ESQM 2.0 is an innovative pillow block bearing for tracking solar modules that is characterised by high performance, simple assembly, optimised materials and reduced installation height. It consists of a split housing and two spherical ball half-shells, which enable angular compensation of up to 9 degrees and a radial load capacity of up to 50 kN. The spherical ball is made of the wear-resistant and chemical-resistant tribopolymer iglidur P UV, which has a high UV resistance. The lower part of the housing is also made of a UV-resistant material and has pins that prevent the bearing from slipping during assembly. The upper part of the housing is a galvanised sheet metal bracket, which saves installation height. In addition, the spherical ball has openings for the guidance of cable along the profile, which enables clean and safe cabling of the solar modules. The second generation of the ESQM is lighter than its predecessor and therefore saves material and costs. The ESQM 2.0 is the ideal solution for the solar industry, which requires lubricant- and maintenance-free, reliable and environmentally friendly tracking of solar modules.
Split flange mounted bearings and spherical insert bearings
The split flange bearings and spherical insert bearings from igubal, which minimise downtimes, offer an innovative solution in the area of assembly. Replacing one-piece bearings after wear can require enormous conversion work, depending on accessibility. With the split solutions from igubal this is now a thing of the past. The bearings can be fitted and removed directly on the shaft without removing other machine elements. Thanks to dry operation without lubrication, they are also absolutely maintenance-free.
igubal i.Sense
Intelligent igubal flange bearings are innovative bearings made of lubrication-free high-performance plastic that are equipped with miniature wireless sensors. These sensors enable continuous condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of the bearing by transmitting their degree of wear wirelessly to a web-based dashboard. This allows users to avoid breakdowns, optimally plan maintenance work and fully utilise the service life of the bearing. They are particularly suitable for applications in which the bearings are exposed to high loads, dirt, moisture or aggressive media.
Food Contact
Since 2019, we have had a catalogue range with food-safe variants of our igubal spherical plain bearings. These spherical plain bearings made of solid plastic are used in various industries and are particularly popular in the food and beverage industry, as they do not require lubricants and are made of materials specially developed for this industry. The blue igubal Food Contact spherical plain bearings are optically and magnetically detectable, absolutely maintenance-free thanks to an integrated solid lubricant, offer a cost-effective alternative to stainless steel bearings and are approved for direct contact with food. Changing from a standard part to a Food Contact variant is easy by adding the suffix "-FC" to the part number. The most common sizes are already available in the online shop.
New coupling joints configurator
The igubal coupling rod configurator allows you to easily configure coupling rods for your individual requirements. Enter your specific requirements and the configurator will present you with optimised or suitable standardised components at the touch of a button.
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