iglidur® GLW | Low-cost material for high quantities
As an alternative to iglidur® G, bearings made from iglidur® GLW material are available for high volume applications. Featuring similar mechanical properties to iglidur® G, iglidur® GLW plain bearings are recommended primarily for static loads. Where the dynamic properties of iglidur® G (to a large extent) are unimportant, iglidur® GLW presents a very cost-effective alternative.
 
Typical application areas
 
Automotive
Machine tools
Robotics
 
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When to use it? When you need an economical universal bearing for mass production For high, primarily static loads For low to medium speeds

When not to use it? When mechanical rework of the wall surface is necessary iglidur® M250, sleeve bearing, mm For primarily dynamic loads iglidur® G, sleeve bearing, mm When highest wear resistance is needed iglidur® W300, sleeve bearing, mm If temperatures are constantly higher than +130 °C iglidur® K, sleeve bearing, mm For underwater applications iglidur® H2, sleeve bearing, mm

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Tolerances and measurement system
The installation dimensions and tolerances of iglidur® plain bearings are a function of the material and wall thicknesses. For each material, the moisture absorption and the thermal expansion are decisive factors. Plain bearings with low moisture absorption can be designed with a minimal bearing clearance. The rule for wall thickness: the thicker the wall of the bearings, the larger the clearances must be.
Testing methods
 
Assembly
iglidur® plain bearings are press-fit bearings. The inner diameter adjusts only after press-fitting in the correctly toleranced housing. The press-fit excess dimension can be up to 2% of the inner diameter. This ensures the secure press-fitting of the bearing. Axial or radial movement in the housing are prevented this way.
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