iglidur® A500 | The endurance runner at higher temperatures in the food sector
iglidur® A500 bearings are suitable for direct contact with foodstuffs. They exhibit an exceptionally good chemical resistance and are suitable for heavy-duty use in machinery for the food industry. Though iglidur® A500 is an extremely soft material, it possesses an excellent compressive strength even at high temperatures.
 
Typical application areas
 
Beverage industry
Food industry
Medical technology
 
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When to use it? When FDA-compliance is required When high chemical resistance is required When good abrasion resistance is required Temperature resistant from -100 °C to +250 °C

When not to use it? When highest wear resistance is needed iglidur® X6, sleeve bearing with flange, mm iglidur® Z, sleeve bearing with flange, mm If no resistance to temperature or chemicals is required iglidur® A180, sleeve bearing with flange, mm iglidur® A200, 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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