Bearing technology for the engine compartment

Reduce vibration and corrosion on turbochargers, throttle valves, etc.

Whether shift intake manifold, shift fork, belt tensioner, exhaust gas recirculation valve, throttle valve or turbocharger, things get hot in the engine compartment. To reduce friction and wear in the various applications, choosing the right plain bearing is of great importance. We will be happy to help you make the right choice.

Requirements for bearings in engine compartment applications:

Resistance to engine and transmission oil
Heat resistant up to 200°C
Resistant to particle abrasion

Advantages of our bearing technology:

Cost benefits compared to needle bearings or metallic rolled bearings
Vibration dampening
No contact corrosion between housing and bearing
Ideally suited in combination with plastic shafts

Engine compartment applications automotive

Suitable products

iglide® X

Extremely wear-resistant at high temperatures up to +482°F, very low moisture absorption

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iglide® H4

High resistance to chemicals and temperatures from -104°F to +392°F

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iglide® H1

For high speeds and lowest coefficients of friction in combination with plastic shafts

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Coupling joints

Individual dimensions and designs can be realised quickly, and easily assembled

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Engine Compartment Applications

Actuators and small gears

Plain bearings in iglide J, lead screw technology and gears for maintenance-free continuous operation

Coolant pumps

Plain bearings with resistance to water-glycol mixtures and high sliding speed in the medium

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Plain bearing in the cooling water regulator

Cooling water controllers

Media-resistant plain bearings in iglide H1, H370, and H4 with added cost advantage over ceramic and carbon graphite bearings

Brake boosters

Wear-resistant, low-friction and with excellent temperature and media resistance: plain bearings in iglide H1 and iglide H4

Throttle valve

Perfect replacement for needle bearings: media and temperature-resistant plain bearings iglide H1 and iglide H4, or for particularly high loads iglide Z

Gearbox Shift Fork

With temperature-resistant plain bearings iglide H4 or iglide X: no more contact corrosion as with metal bushings and better dampening

Plain bearing in variable-length intake manifold

Variable intake manifold

Vibration-dampening iglide® plain bearings in Z with tolerance compensation due to O-ring

Steering systems

Wear-resistant plain bearing in iglide G for the steering shaft and steering column adjustment of commercial vehicles

Belt tensioner

Dirt-resistant iglide® J plain bearings for high-frequency oscillating movements

igubal® Coupling Joints

Turbocharger

igubal coupling joints can be used at high temperatures, depending on the material, and are therefore ideally suited for use in turbochargers. They are also dirt-resistant and corrosion-free.

Gearbox

Metallic applications are replaced by undefined in gearboxes, as the high-performance polymers reduce noise and dampen vibrations.

Controlled intake manifolds

In contrast to coupling joints made of heavy metal, igubal® coupling joints show a low coefficient of wear and withstand frequent loads, in addition to the weight advantage.