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Bearing technology for actuators and control elements

Easy lifting, lowering and adjustment with maintenance-free plastic components

The automotive industry is responding to the increasing desire for comfort with more electrification in the vehicle. This also increases the number of actuators and control elements - for example in longitudinal, height and tilt adjustments of seats, in locking systems, window lifters, sliding roofs, rear view cameras or lighting systems. For these applications, we have plain bearings, lead screws and lead screw nuts as well as gears and gearing components in our product range. We would be happy to assist you in your selection.

Requirements for products in actuators:

  • No NVH
  • High number of cycles > 1 million
  • Resistance to lubricants

Advantages of igus bearing technology:

  • Cost advantage compared to metallic rolled bearings and ball bearings
  • Up to 80% weight savings
  • Quiet operation
  • Operates dry without lubrication
  • Design freedom in injection moulding
The advantages of igus components for actuators in the automotive sector are briefly explained in a 3-minute video.

 

    Suitable products

    iglidur J plain bearings

    iglidur J

    Extremely low friction values in dry operation, very good wear resistance at medium temperatures
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    iglidur H4 plain bearing

    iglidur H4

    The automotive standard with high resistance to chemicals and temperatures between -40°C to +200°C
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    dryspin lead screws with nuts

    Lead screw technology

    Maintenance-free linear technology with up to 30% longer service life
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    Gears

    Gears

    Lubrication-free, up to 4 times more wear-resistant than gears made of comparable plastics
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    Bearing technology in motor vehicles: application examples

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