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Polymer scooter bearings

Lightweight bearing technology ideal for scooters

Scooters are a popular method of transportation worldwide. These lightweight vehicles are a cost-effective alternative to a motorcycle and being lightweight is important.

To keep the weight down, many designers and manufacturers are turning to plastic components and igus® products are ideal for this, especially for scooter bearings. 

Key advantages are:

  • Lubrication free
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Variety of materials
  • Large range of stock held in the UK
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Where on a bike are igus® bearings used?

Suspension fork

Suspension fork scooter
iglidur J plain bearings

iglidur® J
The fast-and-slow-motion specialist

  • Low wear with many shaft materials
  • Low coefficient of friction in dry operation
  • vibration-damping
  • Low moisture absorption
Find out more about iglidur J

rear wheel swing arm

Rear wheel swing arm scooter
iglidur P plain bearings

iglidur® P
The endurance runner at high temperatures

  • Low total moisture absorption
  • High load capacity
  • cost-effective
  • Low wear rates
Find out more about iglidur P

Brake callipers

Brake calliper scooter
iglidur H4 plain bearing

iglidur® H4
Economical high-temperature bearing up to 200 °C

  • Low coefficient of friction
  • cost-effective
  • Resistant to chemicals
  • For high temperatures
Find out more about iglidur H4

Rear shock absorber

Scooter shock absorber
iglidur J guide rings

iglidur® J guide ring
Low assembly effort

  • cost-effective
  • More wear-resistant than PTFE belts
  • Higher load capacity
  • Defined sizes
More about iglidur J guide rings

Throttle valve

Throttle valve
iglidur G plain bearings

iglidur® G
The all-rounder

  • Maintenance-free dry operation
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Insensitive to dust and dirt
  • cost-effective
Find out more about iglidur G

Stand

Scooter stand
iglidur P210 plain bearings

iglidur® P210
Versatile & robust

  • Low moisture absorption
  • Extremely wear-resistant at loads up to 20 MPa in swivel mode
  • Good with various shaft materials and edge loads
Learn more about iglidur P210

Variomatic transmission (CVT)

Variomatic scooter
iglidur J350 plain bearing

iglidur® J350
The temperature specialist

  • Very low coefficient of friction on steel
  • For continuous use up to +180 °C
  • Particularly well suited for rotations
Find out more about iglidur J350

Handbrake

Brake lever scooter
iglidur P plain bearings

iglidur® P
cost-effective and maintenance-free

  • maintenance-free dry operation
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Insensitive to dust and dirt
  • cost-effective
Find out more about iglidur G

Windscreen

Scooter windscreen
drylin W

drylin® W-linear guide
For almost unlimited design freedom

  • High rigidity
  • Easy to install & maintenance-free
  • Insensitive to dirt due to dry operation
  • Angular rail with floating bearing function for corner installation
  • Optional manually adjustable bearing clearance
Find out more about drylin W

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