Reduce weight and improve safety: tested for aircraft igus wear resistance

Lightweight, quiet and fault prevention are some of the main standards for aerospace components. The internal components of the aircraft must also meet strict fire safety standards. Currently, sports Plastics expert igus Release sliding bearing material iglidur G V0, iglidur X, iglidur A350, iglidur H and iglidur J350 have independent testing organization testing meet fire test standard FAR CS 25.853 Application F section 1a 1 (ii) portion. According to the UL94 standard, these five plain bearing materials are rated as Class V0 materials and are the best solution for mobile applications such as folding tables, adjustable seats, and door and luggage compartment hinges. The sliding bearings made of these five materials cover the various application conditions required by aircraft interior equipment designers: the cost-effective all-purpose iglidur G V0, the FDA-compliant iglidur A350, and the extremely low moisture absorption iglidur J350 And iglidur H, as well as high load bearing highly chemically resistant iglidur X.

Iglidur plain bearings: a lubrication-free and lightweight solution

Like all igus products, iglidur plain bearings do not require external lubrication at all, because the solid lubricant is embedded in the iglidur material to ensure quiet and smooth operation of the iglidur bearings. This brings many benefits to the user - first of all, their self-lubricating properties eliminate complicated maintenance work and costs; secondly, no additional processing is required during the assembly process; third, the components are always kept clean, this is a Very important criteria, especially inside the aircraft.

Advantages over metal bearings - every gram of weight in flight is critical

Compared to similar metals, iglidur bearings are seven times lighter, which is critical in the aerospace industry. Each time the weight of one kilogram is reduced, the range and efficiency can be directly improved. It is also important that they are cheaper than metal bearings and resistant to corrosion. They are also more flexible than metal bearings, simplifying assembly, helping to minimize noise, and with low edge stress and impact resistance. This is particularly advantageous in applications such as folding tables and seats for airplanes. Igus' high-performance plastics combine the advantages of lightweight, maintenance-free and cost-effective. In addition, users can find comprehensive solutions in igus's 50 materials, all of which comply with various legal and industry-specific regulations. Whether it is in the food industry, the drinking water contact and tobacco industry that meets FDA and EU requirements, or the general and industry-specific fire protection standards, such as aircraft and rail technology, users can find the best choice in iglidur bearings.

About igus:
Igus GmbH is a leading international manufacturer of towline systems and engineering plastic plain bearings. Headquartered in Cologne, the family company has operations in 35 countries and regions and employs approximately 3,800 people worldwide. In 2017, igus' sales of sports plastics for sports applications reached 690 million euros. Igus operates the industry's largest testing labs and engineering, delivering innovative products and solutions based on customer needs and delivering them quickly.