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Bearings and energy supply systems for car exteriors

Minimise corrosion problem in radiator grilles, brake calipers, wind shield wipers and front spoilers

Components in car exteriors are exposed to adverse conditions. Temperature fluctuations, salt, water, dirt and dust all affect them. We offer suitable plastic bearings and energy chains for use in windscreen wipers, headlights and other moving components. We would be happy to help you select the right products.
Bearing technology in car interiors

Advantages of our bearing technology

  • Lubrication-free and therefore maintenance-free
  • Cost advantage and up to 80% weight saving compared to metallic solutions
  • Resistant to dirt, media/salt, weathering, corrosion
  • Temperature-resistant up to 120°C
  • Design freedom in injection moulding
  • High, predictable service life
  • Certified according to IATF 16949
e-chains in car exteriors

Advantages of our e-chains

  • Cost-effective
  • Lightweight
  • Dimensionally stable in different environments and climate zones
  • 100,000 solutions from stock in numerous lengths, widths, radii and versions (open, closed, ESD, easy to open etc.)
  • Easy to fit
  • High, predictable service life
  • Can be individually adapted to weight and load limits
  • Certified according to IATF 16949

Top products for the exterior

iglidur JUV plain bearing

iglidur JUV

UV-stabilised with excellent friction values and high media resistance
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iglidur P plain bearings

iglidur P

Outdoor all-rounder for medium loads, dimensionally stable and cost-effective
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xirodur B180

xirodur B180

Cost-effective all-rounder with stainless steel balls, also available as a low-fogging option
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dryspin

dryspin lead screw technology

High helix, trapezoidal and metric threads, maximum efficiency even in dry operation
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e-chain E2

E2 micro e-chain

Smallest internal heights and bend radii, very light and quiet, option with strain relief available
More about the E2 series
e-chain E1

e-chain E1

Cost-effective solution for high quantities, one-piece modular band, can be shortened or extended as required
More about the E1 series
Manufacturing process for special parts

Special parts: injection moulded, printed, or from bar stock

Whether prototype construction and small batches in 3D printing, turned or milled from bar stock or high-volume production from the injection mould: we manufacture customised special designs. We will be happy to advise you on which process is best for your case, both technically and economically.
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application areas

Brake calliper

High temperatures and loads, constant contact with dirt, water and lubricants are no problem for iglidur H plain bearings.

Front grill

Perfect for lid systems or roller mechanisms, light, lubrication-free and corrosion-free: iglidur J plain bearings, xiros ball bearings B180 and iglidur P210 guide rollers.

Front spoiler

Lubrication-free and dirt-resistant: dryspin lead screw nut made of iglidur J in special design with clip function for easy assembly, dryspin high helix lead screw with thread DS6.35X25.4. Material 1.430
Plain bearings and e-chains in windscreen wipers

Windscreen wipers

Ideal for wiper arm and wiper blade kinematics: cost-effective and chemical-resistant iglidur H plain bearings and closed e-chains, series E2C.10.
Plain bearings and e-chain in the headlight

Headlights

For cornering lights and automatic headlight range adjustment: iglidur J350 plain bearings with low outgassing and reflection losses, good tribological specifications with Duroplast shafts; strong guidance with E2 micro e-chains, series 03

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Plain bearings in hinges

Bearings for hinges

Self-calibrating plain bearings for single and multi-joint hinges in the e-coating process, easy to fit with clip function
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Bearing technology in motor vehicles: application examples

All application locations

Inside and out: our motion plastic products show their advantages in numerous places in the car
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