Automotive industry

Nowadays, there are few new vehicles not equipped with plastic bushings

In addition to the technical benefits that polymer materials have to offer, they also cost less due to their integrated lubricating capacity and the fact they are injection molded.
Applications include:

Convertible tops: latch and linkage, kinematics

Hinges: door hinges, multi-articulation hinges

Seats: lift links, headrests, gears

Chassis: shock absorbers, brakes, control arms

Windshield wipers: arm and blade, kinematics

Steering systems: shaft and column

Foot pedals: pedals, angle transmitters, sensors

Gear boxes: actuator and fork

Engine compartments: variable air intake manifolds, EGR (exhaust gas re-circulation), belt tensioner, throttle body valves)


All iglide® plastics are recyclable and meet current End Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations. No materials contain forbidden or controlled substances, such as the lead found in many metal-backed bearings. Additionally, the injection molding process means no external coatings or substances are used or required.

Example applications


Variable intake systems

iglide® plastic bushings in variable intake systems

Variable intake systems    

Center armrest

Low profile DryLin® N linear slides for car armrests.

Center armrest    

Belt tensioner

iglide® plastic bushings for car belt tensioners.

Belt tensioner    

Stub axle bearing

iglide® plastic bushings for stub axles.

Stub axle bearing    

Gear actuator

iglide® H2 and H4 plastic bushings for gear actuators.

Gear actuator    

Convertible top systems

iglide® H2 plastic bushings for convertible top systems.

Convertible top systems    

Pedal systems

iglide® J plastic bushings are used in automotive pedal systems.

Pedal systems    

Seating systems

iglide® plastic bushings for car seating.

Seating systems    

Steering systems

iglide® plastic bushings for steering systems in utility vehicles.

Steering systems    

Throttle valves

iglide® plastic bushings for throttle valves.

Throttle valves    

Driver's cab bushing

iglide® G300 and Z plastic bushings for hydraulic damper hinges.

Driver's cab bushing    

Disc brake caliper bushing

iglide® plastic bushings can be used in disc brake calipers.

Disc brake caliper bushing    

Door hinge bearings

iglide® G300 plastic bushings are used in truck door hinges

Door hinge bearings    

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