iglide® UW500 | For hot liquids and fast, continuous movements

• For underwater use at high temperatures
• For fast and constant movement
• Lubrication and maintenance-free

iglide® UW500 was developed for underwater applications at temperatures up to +482 °F. In addition, the bearings will run in chemicals which would act as a lubricant.
 
Typical application areas
Automotive onboard and manufacturing
Glass manufacturing and processing
Food production and packaging
Machine tools
Construction Machinery

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When to use it? When bearings need to be used in liquids For high speeds For high temperatures When a high chemical resistance is required

When not to use? When a cost-effective underwater bearing is required When a cost-effective underwater bearing is required for rare operations When a cost-effective universal bearing is required 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.