Helicopter parts testing
Water-proof iglide® H370 plastic bushings are used on robot test heads subject to harsh washdowns.
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manus® plastic plain bearing competition entries
Plastic bearings have made huge leaps forward in the last two decades. Today, they solve problems by uniting two extremes: technical innovation and cost reduction. The manus® contest awards bold applications with plastic bearings, distinguished by technical and economic efficiency and creativity.
You can read some of the entries from manus® competitions held in previous years below.
Offshore
iglide® G300 plastic bushings, DryLin® N linear slides and igubal® rod ends are used in this inspection device for an offshore drilling riser.
Light aircraft
iglide® plastic bushings were used in this aircraft design and have been proven in over 400 flying hours to date.
Packaging machine handle dispenser
iglide® and igubal® plastic bearings are used on the application head of this handle dispenser on a packaging machine.
Robotic end-effector
DryLin® T is used for its low weight in this tile-handling machine
Circular saw
DryLin® R linear bearings perform well in the aggressive cutting environment of this circular saw.
Bottling machine
iglide® plastic bushings are used for their low friction and dry operation in this pneumatic lifting device for an aseptic filling machine.
Bottle packaging
DryLin® N linear slides are ideal for this bottle packaging machine
Artificial knee joint
iglide® L280 and iglide® Q plastic bushings improve an artificial knee joint.
All electric Porsche Speedster
Spherical bearings and pillow blocks are used in this electrically driven Porsche Speedster
Concrete pipe cutter
DryLin® R linear bearings have run oil-free for over three years in this heavy duty concrete pipe cutter
Elevator lift
DryLin® aluminum shafting is used in this residential elevator lift for its near silent operation
Scissor-lift table
iglide® Z and L280 are used in this scissor-lift table mechanism, because they are low wear and can withstand the loads involved.
Handling device
DryLin® linear slides offer higher accelerations and lower inertia than ball bearings, making them ideal for high-speed handling equipment
Locomotive steam pump
iglide® T500 plastic bushings were used on this new-design pump for steam locomotives due to their temperature and humidity resistance.
Folding bike
iglide® plastic bushings were used on this folding bike due to being maintenance-free and resistant to dirt.
ATM machine
DryLin® N is used on this ATM machine due to its low-cost durability and maintenance-free operation
Manufacturing test stand
Toothbrush testing machine runs with exceptionally low noise thanks to DryLin® T linear guides
Bottle capping machine
Its clean, oil-free operation makes DryLin® R linear bearings an ideal choice for the food and packaging industry
Guard for Die Cast machine
Compact DryLin® W helps guide the sliding doors on this die-cast machine
Linear actuator
DryLin® W performs at speeds up to 26 ft per second in this linear actuator
Flow distributor
igubal® plastic self-aligning bearings (including clevis joints) are used here because they are corrosion and water resistant, lubrication-free and low cost
Convertible top
iglide® P plastic bushings were used in the drive system of this convertible top because of their excellent wear behavior.
Aerospace industry
iglide® H plastic bushings in steel brake flaps designed to hold a jet engine in the event of brake malfunction at maximum thrust.
Bagging machine
igubal® rod end bearings and clevis joints used in bagging machines for caustic soda
Testing and loading device
DryLin® N in a testing and loading device for airplane components
Bottle filling machine
iglide® T500 is used in the bellows valve on this soda bottle filling machine.
Office chair
A special-design iglide® bushing helps this swivel office chair automatically adjust to the weight of the user.
Resuscitation equipment
Over 30 maintenance-free, lightweight iglide® plain bearings are used in this resuscitation equipment.
Circuit board pick and place
Insertion head for circuit board pick and place machine uses DryLin® R liners
Industrial scooter for factories
iglide® plastic bushings were used in this industrial scooter because they were lower cost than steel alternatives.
Art restoration robot
DryLin® T linear guides, DryLin® ZLW belt drive and igubal® rod ends in an art-restoration machine
Cross member
An iglide® PRT slewing ring was used in this cross member for the automotive industry because of its low weight.
Handling device
Profile rail guides enhance technical performance of handling device
Tool presetting device
DryLin® W linear guides help keep CNC machine accurate, lightweight and flexible
Rotor head
Lightweight and maintenance-free iglide® G300 plastic bushings are used in the rotor head of this ultra-light gyrocopter.
Beverage-can emptying device
iglide® plastic bushings were used in this beverage-can emptying device, because of their low profile.
Industrial remote-controlled vehicle
An iglide® slewing ring bearing is used in this radio remote-controlled vehicle, used in the event of a chemical accident.
Rotating machine tool
This rotating machine tool for furniture production uses DryLin® linear guides.
Banknote processing equipment
igubal® self-aligning bearings combine with a ball and socket joint to enable locking mechanism of currency counter to function.
Home entertainment systems
DryLin® is used for its low cost, low weight, and quiet operation on TV screen cover-up.
3-axis tripod for welding gun
igubal® spherical bearings are used in a welding gun for their low cost and ability to resist dirt
Bicycle shock absorber
New bike shocks use plain bearings for their low wear rates, light weight, flexibility and to reduce costs
Prosthetic limb
iglide® Z was used in this unique prosthetic limb designed to absorb shocks and impacts.
Conveyor chain
iglide® plastic bushings were used on this special-design conveyor chain, because they are lubrication-free and low wear.
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