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Discover igubal spherical insert bearings - the lubrication-free alternative to traditional UC ball bearings

Flange mounted bearing with plastic spherical insert bearing

Are you looking for a maintenance-free and cost-effective alternative to UC ball bearings?

Our igubal bearing inserts are the solution! They comply with the DIN 626-1 standard and can be integrated into both metal and plastic flanged bearing housings of types F, FL and PFL - as well as into plummer block housings of types P, PP and PA. They are also compatible with compact flange bearings with two or four mounting holes and standard bore spacings of 82 mm or 94 mm.

Thanks to integrated solid lubricants, there is no need for regular maintenance and external lubrication, which has a positive impact on operating costs and the environment.

Our bearing inserts are up to 80 per cent lighter and 40 per cent cheaper than metal ball bearings. Especially in combination with our flange bearing and plummer block housings made from our igumid G plastic, they help to reduce the weight of the system, which has a positive effect on energy consumption

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Lubrication-free

Integrated solid lubricants replace external lubrication.

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Maintenance-free

No maintenance up to the wear limit

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1:1 replacement

Available in the same dimensions as UC ball bearing

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Environmentally friendly

Energy-efficient production and no lubricants in the environment

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Lightweight

Up to 80% lighter than UC ball bearings

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Cost-effective

Up to 40% more cost-effective than UC ball bearings

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The advantages of shaft bearings with igubal

Lubrication – never too much, never too little, always the right amount

Say goodbye to bearing failures caused by incorrect lubrication or contamination – our solid lubricants are released in microscopically small quantities that ensure constant lubrication. As dust particles and other substances cannot combine with escaping lubricants, our spherical insert bearings are particularly suitable for dirty and challenging environments.

Chemical cleaning, damp environments, food contact?

Our spherical insert bearings are characterised by their exceptional resistance to moisture, chemicals and corrosion.

The food contact versions made of iglidur A350 and A180, which fulfil the requirements of the FDA and EU Regulation 10/2011, ensure safe use in direct contact with food and pharmaceutical products.

From customer impulse to product idea

The history of our igubal spherical insert bearings

Sometimes product developments arise where you least expect them – e.g. when looking at an unusual order history. A well-known manufacturer from the food industry ordered large quantities of our iglidur A350 material in round bar form over a long period of time. The material is food-compliant and temperature-resistant – but why so much bar stock?

Our curiosity was aroused. When asked, the customer explained that he used it to manufacture his own spherical insert bearings to replace expensive stainless steel ball bearings. The advantage: the use of iglidur spherical insert bearings not only eliminated the maintenance effort, but also the need for expensive, food-compliant lubricants – a real price advantage, especially in sensitive production environments.

We then took over production for the customer and developed a range of machined and injection-moulded igubal spherical insert bearings in parallel. What began with three materials has now grown into a versatile standard range of seven different iglidur materials. We therefore offer the right spherical insert bearing for almost every application - whether for high speeds, extreme temperatures or with FDA conformity.

Our injection-moulded spherical insert bearings are particularly economical. They can be manufactured in large numbers and at a fraction of the cost compared to machining. This means that our customers benefit not only technically but also financially from a well thought-out solution that has been developed directly from practical experience.

J3

Spherical insert bearing made from iglidur J3

High wear resistance

This material is characterised by improved wear resistance at low to medium loads and high speeds. The service life is up to 300% longer than that of iglidur J, the proven top-endurance runner material.

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H3

Spherical insert bearing made from iglidur H3

This material is characterised by extremely high wear resistance and excellent coefficient of friction even under extreme environmental conditions.

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J

Spherical insert bearing made from iglidur J

This material is characterised by particularly low wear, a long service life and low moisture absorption.

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A350

Spherical insert bearing made from iglidur A350

This material is characterised by its excellent wear resistance and temperature resistance. The iglidur A350 is compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and the FDA, which makes it suitable for use in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.

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J4

Spherical insert bearing made from iglidur J4

This material is characterised by a low coefficient of friction and low moisture absorption. iglidur J4 is particularly cost-effective and is ideal for high volumes.

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A180

Spherical insert bearing made from iglidur A180

This material is characterised by high media resistance and low moisture absorption, which makes it particularly suitable for use in humid environments. The iglidur A180 is compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and the FDA, which makes it suitable for use in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.

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X

Spherical insert bearing made from iglidur X

This material is characterised by high temperature and universal chemical resistance as well as very low moisture absorption, which makes it particularly suitable for use in demanding environments.

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Our materials for spherical insert bearings

Order a free spherical insert bearing sample box

Would you like to see the quality of our products for yourself? Then you are welcome to order a free sample from us!

1x JEM-20-17-SP: spherical insert bearing as an alternative to UC204
1x J4EM-30-16-SP: spherical insert bearing as an alternative to UC206

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1:1 replacement | Spherical insert bearing compatibility

Housing	Spherical insert bearings	■ = J	■ = J3	■ = J4	■ = H3	■ = A180	■ = A350	■ = X
PP203 \| PFL203	■ EM-15-12-SP			✔
P203 \| FL203 \| F203	■ EM-17-12-SP			✔
P203 \| FL203 \| F203	■ EM-17-17-SP	✔					✔
P203 \| FL203 \| F203	■ EM-17-17	✔				✔
PP204 \| PFL204	■ EM-20-14-SP	✔		✔
P204 \| FL204 \| F204	■ EM-20-17-SP	✔			✔		✔
P204 \| FL204 \| F204	■ EM-20-17	✔				✔		✔
PP205 \| PFL205	■ EM-25-15-SP	✔		✔
P205 \| FL205 \| F205	■ EM-25-17-SP	✔					✔
P205 \| FL205 \| F205	■ EM-25-17	✔	✔		✔	✔
PP206 \| PFL206	■ EM-30-16-SP	✔		✔
P206 \| FL206 \| F206	■ EM-30-19-SP	✔			✔		✔
P206 \| FL206 \| F206	■ EM-30-19	✔	✔		✔	✔		✔
P208 \| FL208 \| F208	■ EM-30-21-80-SP	✔	✔		✔
P208 \| FL208 \| F208	■ EM-30-21-80		✔		✔
PP207 \| PFL207	■ EM-35-17-SP	✔
P207 \| FL207 \| F207	■ EM-35-20-SP	✔	✔				✔
P207 \| FL207 \| F207	■ EM-35-20	✔			✔	✔
PP208 \| PFL208	■ EM-35-21-80-SP	✔			✔
PP208 \| PFL208	■ EM-35-21-80				✔
PP208 \| PFL208	■ EM-40-18-SP	✔
P208 \| FL208 \| F208	■ EM-40-21-SP	✔	✔		✔		✔
P208 \| FL208 \| F208	■ EM-40-21	✔			✔	✔		✔
P209 \| FL209 \| F209	■ EM-45-22-SP	✔
P209 \| FL209 \| F209	■ EM-45-22	✔	✔			✔
P210 \| FL210 \| F210	■ EM-50-24-SP	✔
P210 \| FL210 \| F210	■ EM-50-24	✔	✔			✔
P215 \| FL215 \| F215	■ EM-75-24	✔

Plastic pillow block bearing

Alternative to UCP204 to UCP208

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Plastic flange mounted bearing

Alternative to UCFL203 to UCFL210

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Pillow block bearing with cast iron housing

Cast iron housing pillow block bearing

Alternative to UCP204 to UCP210

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Flange mounted bearings with cast iron housing

Cast iron housing flange mounted bearing

Alternative to UCFL203 to UCFL210

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Compact pillow block bearing with plastic housing

Alternative to UCPA204 to UCPA208

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Compact fixed flange bearing with plastic housing

Compact flange mounted bearing with plastic housing

Compact alternative to UCF208

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Low-cost pillow block bearing with sheet metal housing

Alternative to UCPP202 to UCPP208

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Low-cost fixed flange bearing with sheet metal housing

Low-cost flange mounted bearing with sheet metal housing

Alternative to UCPFL202 to UCPFL208

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Spherical insert bearings for metallic pillow block and fixed flange bearings

Thanks to their corrosion resistance and insensitivity to dirt and dust, these plain bearing inserts can extend the service life of your applications: especially in dirty environments, the service life is up to 8 times longer than that of ball bearings.

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Spherical insert bearings in the beverage and bottling industry

A globally active brewery relies on the use of igubal spherical insert bearings in its conveyor systems. By using a total of over 400 spherical insert bearings, the customer was able to achieve cost savings of over 60 per cent.

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