iglide® A160 | Compliant with FDA and EU regulations related to chemicals and food

• Compliant with EC directive 10/2011 EC
• FDA-compliant
• High media resistance
• Cost-effective
• Self-lubricating and maintenance-free
• Standard range from stock

iglide® A160 plain bearings are characterized by extreme media resistance at a low cost. Tribologically optimized, the material can be used in up to +194 °F and also possesses conformities demanded in the food processing sector. The profile of properties is completed by the "optical detectability", i.e. the blue color, often required in the industry.
 
Typical application areas

Food production and packaging
Beverage production & packaging
Medical technology

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When to use it? When a bearing with maximum media resistance is required at normal temperatures When a very cost-effective bearing with high media resistance is required When a material compliant with the 10/2011 EC is required

When not to use? When a universal material for the food industry is required When a very media resistant bearing is required for applications at more than +194 °F When a low-cost material with high wear resistance is required for dry operation   Use our filter options to find the most suitable product

Tolerances and measurement system
The installation dimensions and tolerances of the iglide® plain bearings are a function of the material and wall thicknesses. For each material, the moisture absorption and the thermal expansion are imperative. Plain bearings with low moisture absorption can be designed with a minimal amount of tolerance. For wall thickness, the rule is: The thicker the bearings are, the larger the tolerances must be.
Testing methods
 
Assembly
iglide® bearings are press-fit bearings. The inner diameter adjusts only after press-fit in the proper housing bore with a recommended tolerance. The before press-fit oversized dimension can be up to 2% of the inner diameter. In this manner, the secure press-fitting of the bearing is achieved. Axial or radial shifts in the housing are also prevented.