Product category:
Bearings
News Release from: Igus UK | Subject: Igubal clip bearings
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 October 2004
Clips bearings compensate for
misalignment
A clip bearing has now been developed for the Igus Igubal spherical bearing range for use in sheet metal applications.
A clip bearing has now been developed for the Igus Igubal spherical bearing range for use in sheet metal applications Wherever borings in sheet metal applications are not in true alignment, Igubal clip bearings can be used
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The two-piece design is used with a mobile universal ball joint and boasts a quick and easy manual assembly.
Simply clip into place and the extremely robust, spherical bearing is ready to use.
Furthermore, an Igubal clip bearing saves space due to its flat design and reduces noise: nothing rattles.
Clip bearings are an ideal replacement for metallic bearings, which do not compensate for misalignment.
Due to the material used, clip bearings have all the usual Igubal advantages, such as being insensitive to dirt, maintenance-free and corrosion-resistant.
They are also lightweight, because they are made from the self-lubricating, polymer material Iglidur J.
This material is responsible for a low coefficient of friction between the shaft and spherical cap.
Numerous tests in the Igus laboratories means it is possible to calculate the lifetime of the new Igubal clip bearing in several different applications.
Some examples include sheet metalworking, handling and seating.
The new bearing is also perfect for size reduction machines.
The current ex-stock range comes in sizes 10, 12 and 16mm for a sheet thickness of 3mm.
Other standard dimension and sheet metal dimensions are in preparation.
Special dimensions can be realised quickly. Request a free brochure from Igus UK ...
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