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Bearing technology for the exterior

Minimise corrosion problem in radiator grilles, brake calipers, wind shield wipers and front spoilers

Bearings in automobile exteriors are exposed to adverse conditions. Temperature fluctuations, salt, water, dirt and dust all affect them. igus offers the right product for your requirement, and we will be happy to assist you in your selection.

Requirements for bearings in exterior applications:

  • Media resistance
  • Salt spray test
  • Dirt resistance
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Weather resistance


Advantages of our bearing technology:

  • Lubrication-free and therefore maintenance-free
  • Up to 80% weight savings compared to metallic solutions
  • Corrosion-free
  • Cost-effective
  • Design freedom in injection moulding
Exterior applications automotive

Reliable movement in front grille and caliper

... and that in water, dirt and high temperatures: Sebastian Bloechl, Sales Manager for the automotive industry, explains in the videos why our plain and ball bearings are ideal for these applications.

Suitable products

iglidur® JUV

UV-stabilised with excellent friction values and high media resistance
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iglidur P

All-rounder for medium loads, dimensionally stable and cost-effective
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xirodur B180

Cost-effective all-rounder with stainless steel balls, also available as a low-fogging option
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dryspin® lead screw

High helix, trapezoidal and metric threads, maximum efficiency even in dry operation
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Areas of application

Inside and outside: our dry-tech polymer bearing technology shows its advantages in many places in the car.
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igus® GmbH points out that it does not sell any products of the companies Allen Bradley, B&R, Baumüller, Beckhoff, Lahr, Control Techniques, Danaher Motion, ELAU, FAGOR, FANUC, Festo, Heidenhain, Jetter, Lenze, LinMot, LTi DRiVES, Mitsubishi, NUM,Parker, Bosch Rexroth, SEW, Siemens, Stöber and all other drive manufacturers mention on this website. The products offered by igus® are those of igus® GmbH