Successfully in use in utility vehicles

MBB Palfinger relies on iglidur Q290 plain bearings in the twelve bearing points of the hoists for its tail lifts for ambulances. The corrosion-resistant, durable material significantly reduces the risk of the tail lifts failing. Inadequate lubrication and corrosion were a problem with the metal bearings previously used.

Demarko develops oscillating axes for semi-trailers and was looking for robust bearings that could be used where the main load is taken up by a hydraulic cylinder. Our iglidur G plain bearings and TX1 thrust washers are both robust and maintenance-free, which makes them the perfect solution.

Goldhofer AG has presented a concept for an extra-long telescopic trailer. When extended, it reaches five times its length and is used for transporting oversized wind turbine blades. Three energy chains from the E4 series ensure safe and reliable guidance of the heavy cable packages.

iglidur plain bearings ensure a reliable tilt mechanism in the lorries from Librelato S.A. They replace the bronze bearings previously used, which were constantly clogged with dirt and dust and required regular maintenance and greasing.

Göppel Bus has developed a push rod steering system for bus trailers that mechanically transfers steering movements from the front to the rear axis. 14 robust drylin R linear bearings with lubrication-free liners ensure smooth movement at all times.

Faun Viatec uses various iglidur plain bearings in the rear-lid axis and lifting joints of the circular brushes. They are resistant to moisture, salt, grit, coarse construction site dirt and oil spills, and easily withstand vibrations and shock loads.

Fiedler relies on drylin linear guides in the double spray booms of its cleaning vehicles. They are not only wear-resistant and insensitive to water, sand and brake wear, but also robust enough to withstand shocks and vibrations from crossing kerbs and cobblestones.

In the airport fire-extinguishing vehicles of the Fraport AG plant fire brigade, a servomotor is used to adjust the spray nozzle angle on the roof turrets. When the installed gears were worn out, the maintenance technicians replaced them with new, 3D-printed parts made from the SLS plastic iglidur i3.

Standby GmbH was looking for extremely fine gears for the stepper motor of its compact searchlight, which were virtually impossible to find on the market. igus therefore printed the special components cost-effectively in 3D via laser sintering.

The R12 Rex Scrub from Lionsbot International Pte Ltd is ideal for large-scale cleaning. With two highly efficient 16-inch brushes, it sets new standards in its class. PRT slewing ring bearings allow for 360° rotation.