Particularly UV resistant

iglidur P UV plain bearing in cylindrical form.

iglidur® P UV, especially for photovoltaic systems
Bearings of so-called tracking systems in photovoltaic plants defy particularly adverse environmental conditions. iglidur® P UV was developed for this area of application. The special composition ensures high resistance to ultraviolet rays and ensures that iglidur® P UV bearings function for a particularly long time and with the least possible loss of strength.

Tech up

Particularly resistant to environmental influences such as UV radiation

Reduce costs

maintenance-free
Good friction and wear values
Favourable prices due to injection moulding production

Evidence

UV test in the igus® test laboratory

sustainability

No lubricating greases or oils
Good wear values and therefore durable
igus® supports the circular economy of plastic and invests in chemical recycling. Learn more about the topic.

UV test: standard plastics show a much larger change in bending than Gehäuse solarmid G and iglidur P UV.

For more stability despite UV irradiation

Solar panel support structure with joints and orange bearings for renewable energy.

We have developed the iglidur® P UV for this purpose
Ultraviolet rays not only damage the human skin, but also inorganic materials. Plastic in particular degrades depending on the duration of exposure and thus loses mechanical strength in the long term.

This effect plays a role in photovoltaic systems in particular. The structures, which weigh several tonnes, need to be precisely aligned with the position of the sun. If the supporting systems give way, the ideal alignment can no longer be guaranteed.

We have developed iglidur® P UV for this purpose. The particularly UV-resistant material lasts a particularly long time and ensures safe and stable guidance even after many years.