Weather-resistant plain bearings and rod end bearings for collectors

Pantographs are exposed to constant vibrations, shocks and swivelling movements. This makes it all the more important that they function in a fail-safe manner. With igus components made from high-performance polymers, bearing points in pantographs require no additional lubricants and are therefore maintenance-free. Incorporated solid lubricants make the components self-lubricating. High-performance polymers from igus are extensively analysed in the test laboratory. Based on the test results, their service life can also be calculated using free online tools.

As igubal spherical plain bearings are made of non-conductive high-performance polymers, they can be used as insulating components on pantographs. The igubal rod end bearings KBRM and KARM are used. The iglidur plain bearings, consisting of the materials G J, W300, X and Z, have the same non-conductive properties and are installed on pantographs. Each of these materials has certain advantages, such as conductivity, low moisture absorption or resistance to high temperatures. Both igus products demonstrate their maintenance-free use in this application. In addition, igus high-performance polymers are corrosion-free and weather-resistant.