igus has extended its igubal range of polymer self-aligning bearings to include a new rod end bearing with an integrated nut. The KBRM rod end is easy to assemble, as a hexagonal housing allows customers to use a spanner along the complete shaft length. The rod end bearing is available with a shaft diameter of 10 mm, and diameters of 6, 8 and 12mm will be available soon.
As with all igubal machine components made of polymer compounds, the rod end bearing is dry-running and therefore maintenance-free. The unique selling point about this new product is that customers can choose the ball material best suited to their particular application. A new production method means there are now no material restrictions with this.
This makes various versions possible: for example, the "iglidur X" ball for high pressure resistance even under permanently high temperatures. "iglidur J" offers a low friction value and "iglidur UW" is ideal for underwater applications, while "iglidur R" is a low-cost version . The service life of each version can also be calculated.