solar&wind

igus solutions for renewable energy:

solar and wind energy

...energy
plastics for longer life...

www.igus.eu/solar ... www.igus.eu/windpower

igus in solar plants ...

... and wind power plants

twisterband

Circular motions in minimum

space up to 7000
Rotary speeds up to 360/s

triflex R
Safe rotation up to 10
torsion per chain link
High tensile strength
Large filling space

igubal rold ends

PRT slewing ring bearing

Corrosion-free
5-30 mm

with toothed outer ring

112 to 457 mm

drylin lead screw nuts

Dry running, without lubrication
Dirt resistant

iglidur G

Flange bearings from 3 to 150 mm

High compressive strength

Lubricant-free bearings ...

... lightweight and cost-effective

Lubrication-free dry-tech solutions

iglidur polymer bearings are corrosion-free,
maintenance- and lubricant-free
More than 45 materials from stock
Find the right solution for your application with our
online lifetime calculator and product finder
Dimensions from 3 - 195 mm
Media resistant
High compressive strengths
Low coefficients of friction

High mechanical dampening

High dirt resistance
Lightweight
High wear resistance
Excellent price/performance ratio
Predictable service life, calculate online

iglidur GSM
Sleeve Bearing

iglidur GFM
Flange Bearing

iglidur GTM
Thrust washer

iglidur MCM
Clip Bearings

iglidur Clips2
For high loads

iglidur MKM
Double flange bearing

iglidur MDM
Double flange bearing

iglidur JVSM/JVFM
Pre-tensioned, no clearance

iglidur GFL
Flange bearing

iglidur PRT
Polymer Slewing Ring Bearing

polysorb
Disc Springs

iglidur N54SM
The biopolymer

www.igus.eu/iglidur

UV resistance

UV

Plain bearings can be exposed to constant weathering

when they are used outside. The UV resistance is an
important measurement and indicates whether a material
is attacked by UV radiation. The effects can extend from
slight changes in colour to brittleness of the material.
Testresults show that iglidur plain bearings are suitable
for outside use. Only for a few iglidur materials are any
changes expected.

iglidur plain bearing in long term test.

Best UV-resistance: iglidur G, X, F,

H370, UW500, P, D and GLW.

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Maintenance-free spherical ...

... bearings ... self-aligning

More lubrication-free dry-tech solutions

igubal polymer spherical bearings are lubricant- and maintenance-free
Self-aligning bearing elements completely made from plastics
Easy to assemble
Adjust to all angular variances
Compensation of alignment errors
Very good vibration dampening
Insensitive to dirt
Resistant to chemicals and corrosion
Diameter from 2-50 mm
Predictable lifetime online
Delivery from stock save storage costs!
www.igus.eu/igubal

Tested!
In the largest lab of its kind, igus Cologne
Endurance test oscillating: igubal Rod End
Bearing against metal Rod End Bearing
Test setup:


Result:

97 Million cycles
working time about 6,500 hours
load between 50 and 90 N
steel failed after 50 Million cycles

With the igubal type series, a complete system of selfaligning bearing elements are available for the design
engineer: Rod ends, clevis joints, flange bearings,
spherical bearings and pillow block bearings.

Rod ends

Clevis joints

With male/female thread

Corrosion-resistant
Temperatures -30 up to
+80C
Resistant to dirt and dust
Metal detectable
www.igubal.eu/rodends

Individual components
or combinations
Lightweight
High tensile forces
Compatible with rod ends
Metal detectable
www.igubal.eu/clevis

Pillow block bearings

Flange bearings

Spherical feature for misalignment compensation

High strength with varying loads
Lightweight
www.igubal.eu/pillowblocks

Spherical Bearings

For shaft and lead screw support

Maintenance-free, dry operation
Lightweight
Different types, high temperature option available
www.igubal.eu/flange

Spherical balls

Easy handling
Very light and robust
High axial and radial loads
Easy installation
Small installation spaces

Maintenance-free dry operation

Corrosion-resistant
High compressive strength
Flexible

Various materials

Low cost
www.igubal.eu/sphericals

Lightweight
www.igubal.eu/balls
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drylin linear technology ...

... 100% lubricant-free

Maintenance-free lead screw drives

drylin is a range of maintenance-free and lubricant-free linear bearings in six different options.
In addition the range is complemented by complete linear units with lead screw drive or toothed belt

drylin lead screw drives are always based on self-lubricating plastic nuts
and thus enable a life-long operation without external lubrication.
The lead screws (trapezoidal thread or steep thread) remains in dry operation,
providing many technical advantages. For example, dirt does not stick to
lubricants. The screw drive can thus be used on the one hand in applications
with extreme dirt accumulation and on the other in the hygiene sector. Different
thread types cover a wide range of applications.

Higher efficiency
due to optimized
thread angle

Extended lifetime
due to asymmetry

Best media
resistance due
to material
1.4301 (AISI 304)

Lead screw nuts

made of lubrication
free igus high
performance
polymers

The portfolio of lubricant- and maintenance free drylin linear technology comprises of
5 seperate sizes.
drylin T rail guide systems as alternative to standard commercial ball guide systems
drylin N low profile guide systems for small space
drylin W is a universal linear system with different profiles and carriage options
drylin Q torque resistant square linear guides
drylin R round shaft guide systems as an alternative to ball linings
www.igus.eu/drylin-linear

Tested!
Material selection:
iglidur J (Standard),
iglidur A180 (FDAcompliant)

Pitch 250 mm,

diameter
6-18 mm

Precision / nominal
diameter -0,1

Low noise and

vibration dampening
due to rounded tooth
geometry

Endurance test linear: drylin T Linear

Bearing against Recirculating ball bearing
Test setup: 10,000 km running distance,

150 N load, 0.5 m/s average speed

dryspin technology for high helix

threads.

dryspin technology is based on specially for lead screw

drives developed wear-resistant igus high performance
polymers.
Matching to plastic nut and lead screws properties
and geometries dryspin offers longer service life and
efficiency for high helix lead screw threads.
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In the largest lab of its kind, igus Cologne

Typical application areas:

laboratory automation medical devices
automotive clamping units handling
www.igus.eu/dryspin
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Multidimensional ...

... reliably in use

PSE AG, Freiburg, Germany:

This test rig solar systems was able to be built thanks
to the use of igus e-chains. These are the only ones
that allow the test surface to be turned through 380.

Realize 900 and more with igus-rotating

modules also with high loads

RWenergy in Schwandorf, Germany:

Energy supply system from igus GmbH, Cologne,
in the one-axis tracking system.

With the rotation module you can implement larger angles of rotation of 900 and more. Thanks
to add-on modules the angles of rotation can be extended virtually indefinitely. The rotation and
add-on modules are ideally suited for rotary motions with high fill weights and limited space.

CONERGY in Spain:
With the SolarOptimus systems, solar power plant
operators in sunny regions can increase their yields
by more than 30%.

triflex R:
torsionable up to 360/m
www.igus.eu/triflexR

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twisterchain :
Circular movements up to 540
www.igus.eu/twisterchain

RBR e-chains:
S-shaped for circular motions
www.igus.eu/RBRchains

The iglidur bushings are installed in the main

axles of the tracking system: They provide lowfriction rotary movements even under unfavorable
conditions. For the kinematics of the adjustment
system, Conergy decided on the drylin linear
bearings.

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/9001:2008
/16949:2009
igus is certified for energy chains, cables, and
harnessing, as well as plastic plain bearings iaw.
ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009.

igus GmbH
Spicher Str. 1a
51147 Cologne Germany
Tel. +49 2203 9649-0
Fax +49 2203 9649-222
info@igus.de
www.igus.eu
2014 igus GmbH
Published by igus GmbH, Germany
MAT0071421.20 Issue 09/2014
Subject to technical alterations.