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Lubricant-free

made easy

iglidur G plain bearings were used, this tribo-
polymer is cost-effective and has a high wear
resistance.
The cover of the solar car posed a unique
challenge to the team and to Igus. According to the
race rules the driver needed to be able to open and
close the car independently when entering and
exiting the vehicle. The car’s cover was 5 metres
long, barely one metre in width, weighed 25kg with
the solar cells, and in the early stages of design the
opening was jerky and needed a lot of force. The
problem lay in the heavy, 3D printed bearings made
from a basic plastic.
To rectify this the team placed an urgent order
with Igus for 3D printed bearings made from the
high-performance polymer iglidur I3. This laser
sintering material is characterised by its low
coefficient of friction and, like all iglidur materials,
is resistant to dust and dirt and therefore ideally
... and easily
suited for the desert. Thanks to the use of the
printed bearing, the driver now only needed a few
customised
seconds to get in and out.

Young Engineers Support programme ®
iglidur special parts eliminate lubricants and
Projects such as this one are supported by Igus as reduce weight: from chassis to transmission
®
part of its Young Engineers Support programme. – customised iglidur polymer plain bearings.
Last longer and cost less with fast delivery.
Igus is committed to supporting students and
igus.co.uk/automotive
lecturers across the world with free samples,
sponsorships, and the development of innovative
projects. Visit www.igus.co.uk/yes for details.
www.igus.co.uk
Technical enquiries: Tel. 01604 677240
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sales@igus.co.uk ... plastics for longer life ®