Igutex Plain Bearing Technology: Belt And Braces Thanks To Double Winding

GENTING LANE, Singapore - July 22, 2024 - PRLog -- Handling containers around the clock under extreme conditions - this is the daily routine of STS, RMG and RTG cranes in ports around the world. However, premature wear and breakdowns of the wheel and axis units, the bogies, place an enormous burden on operators. igus presenting a solution for wound, lubrication-free and corrosion-resistant polymer bearings from the igutex series for heavy-duty applications.

In the demanding environment of maritime logistics, STS, RTG, and RMG cranes face harsh conditions, leading to premature wear of critical components like bogie bearings. Uwe Sund from igus highlights the costly impact of downtime due to such wear. igus  showcase their igutex series polymer bearings as a durable, maintenance-free alternative to traditional steel bearings, promising significant cost savings and increased efficiency for port operations.

Surface pressures of up to 200MPa are possible
Igus utilizes igutex for heavy-duty bearings, surpassing 80MPa stability via a two-stage winding process. Initially, a lubricant-infused filament layer is formed, ensuring low-friction, dry operation. A second winding adds a durable, resin-soaked fiberglass shell. Resultantly, igutex bearings withstand up to 200MPa, ideal for STS cranes, ensuring minimal wear and reliable performance, as noted by Sund.

Polymer bearings beat steel and bronze bearings in the test
Igus' tests show polymer bearings outlast steel, enduring 50,000 cycles with minimal wear. This is recognized globally, with companies like TCGT adopting igus' maintenance-free bearings for cranes, benefiting from easy installation and retrofitting due to identical sizing. Consultants support the transition.

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