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Bearings and energy supply systems for car exteriors

Minimize corrosion in radiator grills, brake calipers, windshield wipers & front spoilers

Components in automotive exteriors are exposed to adverse conditions. Temperature fluctuations, salt, water, dirt and dust all affect them. We offer suitable plastic-bearing and -energy chains for use in windscreen wipers, headlights and other moving components, and will be happy to help you make the right choice.

Application locations for bearing in car exteriors

Advantages of our bearing technology

  • Self-lubricating and therefore maintenance-free
  • Quiet operation
  • Cost advantage and up to 80% lower weight compared to metallic solutions
  • Temperature-resistant up to 248° F
  • Low fogging
  • Plain bearings are suitable for e-coating and self-calibrating
  • Ideal in combination with plastic shafts
  • Long, predictable service life
  • Certified according to IATF 16949
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e-chains in car exteriors

Advantages of our e-chains

  • Cost-effective
  • Lightweight
  • Dimensionally stable in different environments and climate zones
  • 100,000 solutions from stock in numerous lengths, widths, radii and options (open, closed, ESD, easily openable, etc.)
  • Easy to assemble
  • High, predictable service life
  • Customisable to weight and load limits
  • Certified according to IATF 16949
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Top Products for Automotive Exterior

iglidur J UV

iglide® J UV

UV-stabilized with excellent coefficients of friction and high media resistance

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iglidur P

iglide® P

Outdoor all-rounder for medium loads, dimensionally stable and cost-effective

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xirodur B180

xirodur B180

Cost-effective all-rounder with stainless steel balls, also available as a low-fogging version

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dryspin

dryspin lead screw technology

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

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e-chain E2

e-chain E2 micro

Smallest inner heights and bend radius, very light and quiet, optionally with strain relief

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e-chain E1

e-chain E1

Cost-effective solution for high quantities, one-piece modular belt, can be shortened or extended as required

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Automotive Exterior and Frame Applications

Plain bearing in multiple-joint hinges
Multiple-joint hinge

Low-backlash bearing with iglide® plain bearings, which calibrate themselves during the e-coating process

Plain bearing in the door hinge
Door hinge bearing

High compressive strength and no contact corrosion with iglide® plain bearings

windshield wiper bearings
Windshield wipers

Light and insensitive to dirt: iglide® plain bearing in the wiper arm and closed e-chains, series E2C.10. for wiper blade kinematics

Plain bearing in the headlights
Headlights

iglide® J350 plain bearings can be used in cornering light and the automatic headlight range adjustment.

drylin linear guides in the sliding roof
Sunroof

drylin® linear guides slide on polymers and have no sensitive components such as recirculating ball bearing guides. Therefore, they are resistant to dirt and heat, corrosion-free and have low moisture absorption.

e-chains in the sliding door
Sliding doors

Cable protection in the tightest of installation spaces thanks to defined radii and kinematics, e.g. for keyless entry systems and safety features: e-chain E2C.15, closed

Plain bearing in the rear hatch hinge
Rear hatch hinge

High compressive strength and no contact corrosion with iglide® plain bearings

Plain bearing in the cross-bar hinge
Cross-bar hinge

High compressive strength and no contact corrosion with iglide® plain bearings

Plain bearing in convertible top system
Convertible roof systems

Low bearing clearance despite rough tolerances of stamped mount and rivet with self-calibrating iglide plain bearings

Plain bearing in the step
Step

High edge load and low moisture absorption: safe tread with iglide® plain bearings

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Plain bearing in brake caliper
Brake caliper bearing

High temperatures and loads, constant contact with dirt and water - no problem for iglide® H plain bearings.

Plain bearing in the undercarriage
Undercarriage

Insensitive to edge loads, low moisture absorption: iglide® P plain bearing in the stub axle bearing

Plain bearing in front grill
Front grill

Perfect for front grills with flap systems or roller mechanisms: dry-running iglide® plain bearings and xiros® ball bearings

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Plain bearing in the driver's cabin
Driver's cabin bearing

iglide® G and iglide® J in rod eyes of hydraulic dampers

Manufacturing process for special parts

Special parts injection molded, printed or from bar stock

Whether prototype construction and small batches in 3D printing, machined or milled from bar stock or high-volume production from the injection mold: we manufacture customer-specific special designs. We would be happy to advise you on which process is best for your case, both technically and economically.

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Plain bearings in hinges

Bearings for hinges

Self-calibrating plain bearings in the e-coating process for single and multi-joint hinges, easy to install with clip function

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Application locations in the car

Application areas

Interior and exterior: our motion plastic products show their advantages in numerous places in the car

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Contact Us

Questions or product information? Please contact:

matt joiner
Matthew Joiner

Automotive Industry Manager

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