
igus bearings are a perfect solution to reduce friction of the moving parts within professional bikes, due to their high performance, low wear and maintenance free properties. In bicycles, bearings are found in the wheel hubs, bottom bracket (middle of crank), headset (steering), pedals, brake systems, gear change units, and sometimes other locations. Lubrication free operation is one of the huge benefits offered by iglidur plain bearings in bicycle applications because of reduced maintenance downtime. igus polymer bearings can offer a fit and forget solution and this dream has become a reality because of decades of research that permit a precise lifetime calculation of polymer bearings. A well used bike will go through a series of stresses in its lifetime. Influential factors such as, soiling, weathering, temperature and impact are some of the issues faced. Every year igus conducts over 5000 tests on plain bearings at its own laboratory under realistic conditions. These tests focus on load ratings, friction values, wear rates, drive forces and abrasion under all possible conditions at diverse speeds. In addition to this, igus polymer bearings have the advantage over the traditional steel bearings typically used within the bicycle industry, simply because they are dirt and corrosion resistant, low in weight as well as achieving longer life cycles which in turn result in a lower cost. Find out more at www.igus.co.uk
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