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igus® Ltd.

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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
Would you like more information about scooter bearings at igus®? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.
 
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The use of igus® products in scooters

Suspension fork

Suspension fork scooter
iglidur J plain bearings
iglidur J
The fast-and-slow-motion specialist
  • Low wear against different shaft materials
  • Low coefficient of friction during dry operation
  • Vibration-dampening
  • Low moisture absorption

 

Rear wheel swing arm

Rear wheel swing arm scooter
iglidur P plain bearings
iglidur P
The endurance runner at high temperatures
  • Low water absorption
  • High load capacity
  • Cost-effective
  • Low wear rates

Brake calliper

Brake calliper scooter
iglidur H4 plain bearing
iglidur H4
Economical high-temperature bearing up to 200°C
  • Low coefficient of friction
  • Cost-effective
  • Chemical resistance
  • For high temperatures

Rear shock absorber

Scooter shock absorber
iglidur J guide rings
iglidur J guide rings
Low assembly effort
  • Cost-effective
  • More wear-resistant than PTFE strips
  • Higher load capacity
  • Defined variables

Throttle valve

Throttle valve
iglidur G plain bearings
iglidur G
The all-rounder
  • Maintenance-free dry operation
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Resistance to dust and dirt
  • Cost-effective

Stand

Scooter stand
iglidur P210 plain bearings
iglidur P210
Versatile & robust
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Extremely wear-resistant with loads of up to 20MPa in pivoting mode
  • Good with various corrugated materials and edge loads

Variomatic (CVT)

Variomatic scooter
iglidur J350 plain bearing
iglidur J350
The temperature specialist
  • Excellent coefficient of friction against steel
  • For continuous operating temperatures up to +180°C
  • Particularly well suited to rotational movement

Hand brake

Brake lever scooter
iglidur P plain bearings
iglidur P
Cost-effective and maintenance-free
  • Maintenance-free dry operation
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Resistance to dust and dirt
  • Cost-effective

Windscreen

Scooter windscreen
drylin W
drylin W linear guide
For almost unlimited design freedom
  • High rigidity
  • Easy to install & maintenance-free
  • Resistant to dirt thanks to dry operation
  • Square rail with floating bearing function for 90° installation
  • Optional manually adjustable bearing clearance

Frequently asked questions about scooter bearings

What are the best scooter bearings?

This is personal preference to be honest. We recommend igus® bearings as they are lightweigh, hard wearing, can have their service life calculated and are lubrication-free

How to replace scooter bearings?

Depending on the bearing depends on how easy or difficult it is to replace. If they are igus® plain bearings they should be easy to replace.

How to change scooter bearings?

Again, as above, it is dependent on the bearing. igus® bearings tend to be able to match metallic bearings like for like so if you are changing a metallic bearing on a scooter, you may want to consider changing it to an igus® plain bearing

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