igubal® spherical balls are dry-running and maintenance-free

igubal® DIN ISO 12240 spherical balls are designed with our high-performance, self-lubricating plastic materials for dry-running, maintenance-free operation. They are also self-aligning, corrosion resistant, lightweight and have high compressive strength and elasticity.

We rigorously test our spherical balls each year inside of our 41,000 sq. ft. test lab in Germany. The data is stored in our online service life calculator, which you can use to calculate how many hours a specific spherical ball is expected to last inside your application. Simply enter your requirements and see your results instantly.

Benefits:

Self-lubricating, grease-free, dry-running
Reduced downtime saves on cost & replacement
Corrosion-resistant, very lightweight
High compressive strength and elasticity
Spherical balls easily replace metal housings

Applications:

Food & beverage packaging, bottling conveyor belts
Glass, ceramic and wood processing plants
Agriculture industry

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JEM-SP

Injection molded, low cost, unique designs
Dimensional series: E following DIN ISO 12240
iglide® J material, low moisture absorption

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JEM

Dimensional series: E following DIN ISO 12240
iglide® J material, chemical resistant
Low moisture absorption, low wear against shafts

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A180EM

Meets FDA regulations for contact with food
For metal bearing housings, wet environments
Wear-resistant, slim design, low-medium loads

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REM

Abrasion resistant & low coefficient of friction
Low cost & low moisture absorption
Good wear resistance at low to medium loads
Dimensional series: E following DIN ISO 12240

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J4EM

Low wear with shafts, low coefficients of friction
Low moisture absorption,
Vibration damping and low cost
Dimensional series: E following DIN ISO 12240

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XKM

Chemical resistant, excellent wear resistance
For temperatures 212-482°F,
Low moisture absorption
High compressive strength, high flexibility

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Injection-Molded Insert Bearings

Grease-free, plastic insert bearings ideal for 1:1 replacement & retrofits

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Application Example

More sustainable beer production made possible with plastic insert bearings

In searching for a cleaner, lower-maintenance solution, Heineken Brasil came across igus’ dry-running igubal JEM insert bearings. These plastic bearings operate without the use of any lubricating greases or oils, offering maintenance-free and food-safe operation.

Discover how Heineken saved over 1,500 man hours a year by switching to self-lubricating JEM insert bearings in this application story.

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