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Fiber-Wound Bearings For Heavy-Duty Applications

Fiber-wound bearings in heavy duty applications

Developed for very high loads

Composite bearings are a combination of different materials. For this purpose, e.g. mineral materials (glass, coal) are woven, combined with synthetic resins and other additives and sometimes pressed together under high temperatures and pressure.

With our igutex plain bearings, a robust fiberglass fabric serves as the outer shell, while an inner layer optimized for sliding properties reduces friction on the shaft.

The combination of these materials results in high-strength fiber-reinforced plain bearings that are primarily used in agricultural, construction and mining machinery. Since our igutex fiber-reinforced bearings contain solid lubricants, they do not require any maintenance or additional lubrication.

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igutex TX1 sleeve bearing

fiber-reinforced bearing igutex TX1
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igutex TX3 sleeve bearing

igutex TX3
  • For continuous operation at the highest loads
  • For heavy duty swivel applications
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Fill out the form below and we will send you a sample box of bearings for heavy-duty applications, free of charge. This sample box includes a sample of five bearing materials commonly used in heavy-duty applications: iglide® G, Q2, Q3E, TX1, and TX3.

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Fiber-Wound Bearings in Heavy-Duty Applications

Reliable despite dirt and grime 

All-terrain vehicle

The track vehicle from Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG relies on wound igutex heavy-duty plain bearings in the oscillating and tensioning axles. Even when driving through mud, slush and bog, the igutex plain bearings are reliable.

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Lubrication costs saved

Oscillating axles

The Demarko company uses igutex fiber-reinforced plain bearings in oscillating axles for semi-trailers. Since the bearings do not have to be lubricated and are part of the igus standard range, Demarko was able to reduce production costs.

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20 tons load and salt water

A-frame

The A-Frame from Ship & Yacht Engineering Ltd. can lift loads up to 20 tons. Therefore, heavy-duty plain bearings that are suitable for high loads were required. For use on the high seas, they should also be weatherproof.

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