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The double roller hybrid bearings in 10 and 16
millimetres complete the hybrid bearings range from igus. (Source: igus GmbH)
Igus, The Cologne-based
specialist for lubricant-free bearing technology; has expanded its range of
double roller hybrid bearings with two new sizes. The range of hybrid bearings
will now be completed with sizes of 10 and 16 millimetres. Lighter and quieter
linear running on two rollers -- also for applications with reduced
installation space.
The quiet and smooth-running
hybrid linear bearings from igus are used not only in camera technology,
sliding doors or machine tool doors, but increasingly in cabins for
construction machinery, or even for the individual hobbyist's needs. To
facilitate the design engineer in their selection, there is the option of two
additional sizes of hybrid carriage. Behind the innovative concept of this
bearing from igus is the combined advantages of plain and roller bearings. For
extremely smooth and almost silent
operation, the concept provides two angularly opposed rollers made of
maintenance-free high performance plastics. The rollers take the weight in the
main load and ensure low driving forces for manual operation. When misuse or moment
forces occur, they will be absorbed smoothly over the sliding element,. thus
eliminating the risk of the carriage leaving the rail at the same time the
movement of heavy loads becomes possible with minimal effort - all absolutely
free of lubricant.
Suitability for the design of smaller installation sizes
"The hybrid bearings
available with 20 mm diameter have already proven themselves in practice,"
says Stefan Niermann, head of the drylin linear and drive technology division
at igus. "If only one guide rail is necessary, the user saves considerable
space. In this aspect we have now gone one step ahead and offered the double
roller hybrid bearings in new, smaller installation sizes of 10 and 16
millimetres.” These allow the design engineer now an even more flexible
installation of the bearings, such as for control panels or stage setting
installations on double rails and in combination with a complete carriage.
Since the hybrid bearings encompass more than 180 degrees, they can also be
used on simple shafts.
Ideally suited for manual operation.
Due to the low friction of
the hybrid bearing, the required displacement force could be reduced by factor
5. They are therefore ideally suited for manual operation. Since loads up to
100 kg can be easily moved manually, they are ideal for applications in the
furniture and office equipment industry (for example, sliding doors) as well as
camera and monitor installations. The double roller bearings, which are priced
lower than the common rolling solutions in the market, offer an efficient
solution and can be ordered as a separate bearing carriage, or as a completely
pre-assembled hybrid carriage.
A video of the operation of the double roller
hybrid bearing from igus can be viewed at: http://www.igus.in/wpck/10501/drylin_hybridlager_doppelt?C=IN&L=en
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Behind the innovative concept of hybrid bearings
is the combination of plain and roller bearings: offering quiet running and
smooth motion at the same time. (Source: igus GmbH)
About igus India
igus® operations in India started in the year
1998 with head quarters in Bangalore. igus offers widest range of products that
includes polymer bearings, igubal® spherical bearings, DryLin® linear bearings & guide
systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from
a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.
