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Plain bushings made of iglidur® high-performance polymers

For more than 50 years, igus® have been producing iglidur® plastic plain bushings. Used for technical and economic advantage over all types of metal plain bushings, iglidur® bushings are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, chemical resistant, universally applicable and reduce costs by up to 40 percent and are up to 7 times lighter than the metal equivalent.
They can withstand extreme temperatures and are suitable for a wide range of applications and industries. iglidur® bushings are available in a wide range of standard catalogue options and also custom 3d printed, moulded or machined.

By switching to iglidur® bushings, customers can increase their technology and reduce their costs. igus® products can be configured using the service-life calculators and have been extensively tested in the laboratory.

Would you like more information about iglidur® bushings or do you need an individual consultation? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.

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iglidur® bushing options

Flange bushing

Various materials available
Large range of inner & outer dimensions
No minimum order quantity

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Sleeve bushing

Various materials available
Available in metric or imperial
Low coefficients of friction

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Thrust Washers

High wear resistance
Various material options available.
With or without a locating hole

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Other designs

knife edge rollers
Guide rollers
Clip bearings

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Custom bushing

No minimum order quantity
Injection moulded or CNC machined
From a large range of iglidur® materials

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3D Printing Service

Custom 3D printed parts
Design your own with the CAD system.
Choose from a large range of materials.

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iglidur® plain bushing product finder

igus® plain bushings are manufactured from innovative high-performance plastics for a wide range of applications and run extensive tests on its bushing materials to compile data into an online database called the iglidur^® Expert System. This system provides comprehensive suitability and service life analysis of all iglidur® materials allowing you to choose the best product for your application in a few easy steps.

Simply enter your requirements, including design, load, speed, shaft material and housing and discover the most suitable material and the lifetime of the bushing within your application.

iglidur® product finder

Did you know we also have a range of ball bearings?

Not only do we offer plain bearings but we have a large range of ball bearings as part of our standard catalogue range.
If you want to view the range of ball bearings click here

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Advantages of iglidur® plain bushings for your industry

Automotive technology and commercial vehicles

Laboratory and medical technology

Bicycle technology

Agricultural machinery

Fluid technology

Construction machinery

Frequently asked questions

How are iglidur® plain bushings tested?

In more than 12,000 individuals tests a year on over 200 test rigs in the igus® test laboratory, all materials are thoroughly tested. The findings go into a unique knowledge database on the tribology of maintenance-free plastic plain bushings. This database enables us to select the ideal iglidur® plain bushing for our customers depending on the application and to calculate its anticipated service life.

Are igus® plastic bushings as strong as metal ones?

This is dependent on the application. Mostly, igus® plastic bushing do not need to be stronger than metal bushings, but they will outlast them. Please email sales@igus.co.uk for some technical help or ring 01604 677240.

How do I get an iglidur® sample?

There are many options,you can either request one through the automated sample process on the website, ring the office on: 01604 677240, email the office: sales@igus.co.uk or request them via live chat on the igus® website.