iglidur® A160 | Compliant with FDA and EU regulations for chemicals and food
iglidur® A160 plain bearings are characterised by extreme media resistance at a low cost. Tribologically optimised, the material can be used in temperatures up to +90 °C and conforms to demands of the food processing sector. The range of properties is completed by the mterial's 'optical detectability', or blue colour, often required in the industry.
 
Typical application areas
 
Beverage industry
Food industry
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 10/2011 compliant material is required

When not to use it? When a universal material for the food industry is required iglidur® A180, sleeve bearing with flange, mm iglidur® A181, sleeve bearing with flange, mm When a very media resistant bearing is required for applications at more than +90°C iglidur® A500, sleeve bearing with flange, mm iglidur® X, sleeve bearing with flange, mm When a low-cost material with high wear resistance is required for dry operation iglidur® R, sleeve bearing with flange, mm

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Tolerances and measurement system
The installation dimensions and tolerances of iglidur® plain bearings are a function of the material and wall thicknesses. For each material, the moisture absorption and the thermal expansion are decisive factors. Plain bearings with low moisture absorption can be designed with a minimal bearing clearance. The rule for wall thickness: the thicker the wall of the bearings, the larger the clearances must be.
Testing methods
 
Assembly
iglidur® plain bearings are press-fit bearings. The inner diameter adjusts only after press-fitting in the correctly toleranced housing. The press-fit excess dimension can be up to 2% of the inner diameter. This ensures the secure press-fitting of the bearing. Axial or radial movement in the housing are prevented this way.
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