iglidur® A181 | The universal bearing for contact with food
iglidur® A181 is food compliant with EU regulation 10/2011 EC and FDA specifications. The blue colour also facilitates the often required 'optical detectability' in the food industry. Compared to iglidur® A180 with regards to mechanical properties, temperature and media resistance, iglidur® A181 is more suitable for wear resistance in most cases.
 
Typical application areas
 
Beverage industry
Food industry
Medical technology
 
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When to use it? When FDA-compliance is required When a 10/2011 compliant material is required When a universal material suitable for direct contact with food is required

When not to use it? When FDA and EU regulation 10/2011 compliance is not required iglidur® J, sleeve bearing with flange, mm When temperatures are continuously higher than +90°C iglidur® A350, sleeve bearing with flange, mm When a cost-effective universal bearing is required iglidur® G, sleeve bearing with flange, mm iglidur® P, sleeve bearing with flange, 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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