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Lubrication-free and fire-retardant components for railway technology

Using public transport is an important contribution to the protection of our environment. To make train trips more attractive for passengers, an intact rail network and working trains have to be the rule, not the exception. Here, durable components are required that fulfil high quality requirements, to which the fire protection standards EN 45545 or NFPA 130 belong. Our motion plastics meet these demands, and are furthermore lubrication-free, which minimises maintenance effort and costs. This factor is not insignificant if train trips are to be attractive in terms of price too.

Benefits of igus products:

  • Maintenance-free for 24/7 use
  • Quiet, smooth operation
  • Cost-effective
  • Quickly delivered
  • Easily installed
  • Complete system or individual components with no minimum order quantity
  • Predictable service life
Tech up ▲ Cost down ▼
2022 news

improve what moves – 2022 news

The top three innovations for railway technology, briefly explained by our industry manager in less than two minutes. Also included: an igubal pillow block bearing in extra compact design.
▲ Tech up
  • Save installation space and install easily due to the bolted connection from below
  • 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm diameters
▼ Cost down
  • Replaceable spherical insert bearing
  • Suitable for all housing types and diameters
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Special part made of iglidur RW370
Heat-resistant tribofilament, even better processed
iglidur RW370
iglidur H5
Chemical-resistant and high-strength plain bearing
iglidur H5
ECO plain bearings product range
Sustainable ECO plain bearing program made from regranulate
ECO bearings product range

See all the 2022 news? You can find the overview here.

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Lead screw technology

Lead screw technology in rail technology

In 24/7 operation without lubrication or maintenance

▲ Tech up: 25% less wear, 30% longer service life due to thread asymmetry and 88% lower weight
▼ Cost down: 50.9% more cost-effective compared to metal lead screw nuts

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igus corner

The huge motion plastics sample box

Trying things out made easy: with the igus corner, you always have the most recent motion plastics suited to your individual industry sector at hand. 
 
We will bring the display to you, assemble it upon request and fill the compartments with the products of your choice. Or you can set it up yourself. As a permanent exhibition or for a limited period of time.
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Areas of use

Solutions in passenger transport

  • Numerous igus products meet Hazard Level 3 according to DIN EN 45545 or NFPA 130
  • Special plain bearing materials also fulfil requirement sets R22 and R23, while certain cables fulfil R15 and R16
  • Service life can be calculated with free online tools
  • igus products save weight
  • Maintenance-free, vibration-dampening bearing technology without any additional lubrication
  • High temperature resistance from -50°C to +170°C

Solutions in goods transport

  • Durable products, service life can be calculated with free online tools
  • Suitable for high loads
  • Media-resistant (salt, chemicals, oil etc.)
  • Weather-resistant
  • Maintenance-free, vibration-dampening bearing technology without any additional lubrication
Railway technology sample box
Goods transport sample box

Sample box for passenger transport

The sample box contains iglidur bar stock, a dryspin lead screw, iglidur plain bearings, a self-adjusting igubal bearing, chainflex cables and an e-chain.
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Sample box for goods transport

The sample box for goods transport contains different iglidur plain bearings, a self-adjusting igubal bearing, a chainflex thrust washer and iglidur bar stock.  
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Cost-effective igus polymer products for rail technology

Plain bearings iglidur RW370 GV0 and J350

High-temperature plain bearings

  • EN 45545 HL3
  • High wear resistance
  • iglidur RW370: meets requirements set R22/R23
  • iglidur G V0: meets requirements set R24
  • iglidur J350 in use with high dimensional stability up to +180°C continuously
CF9.UL control cable

Control cables for compact passenger doors

  • Robust and durable thanks to TPE outer jacket
  • Suitable for limited installation space
  • Guaranteed for up to 36 months
  • CF9.UL control cable
E2 micro energy supply system

e-chains easychain and E2 micro

  • EN 45545 HL3, R22/R23
  • NFPA130
  • Silent and smooth operation
  • easychain: easy to fill, for high accelerations
  • E2 micro: small inner heights and bend radii, high torsional resistance
dryspin® high helix lead screw

Spindle nuts iglidur J350

  • EN 45545 HL3, R24
  • In trapezoidal and high helix thread, cylindrical design or as flange types
  • Quiet, vibration-free operation
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iglidur® RW370 plate bar stock

Sliding plates iglidur® RW370

  • EN 45545 HL, R22/23
  • High wear resistance
  • Low coefficient of friction
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iglidur® RW370 round bar

iglidur RW370 round bar

  • EN 45545 HL3, R22/23
  • High wear resistance
  • Low coefficient of friction
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iglidur® RW370 filament

Filament iglidur RW370

  • EN 45545 HL3, R24
  • Can be processed with high-temperature 3D printer
  • 91MPa flexural strength
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e-rib

e-rib corrugated tube reinforcement

  • EN 45545 HL3, R22/23
  • Strength prevents sideways movement
  • Suitable for any hose manufacturer
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PMA hoses

Corrugated tube

  • EN 45545 HL2 upon request
  • PMAFLEX: different types of conduit for technologically demanding applications
  • PMAFIX: connection fittings with patented safety locking system
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Success stories

Tested in the test laboratory for use in the real world

All products are checked in the igus test laboratory, the largest in the industry, under real-life conditions with regard to wear and durability. This enables the precise determination of the service life of the products.
 
Upon request, igus carries out customer tests so as to check the use of the products under completely unique conditions.
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More information

Dedicated railway technology brochure

Rail technology product brochure

Important information about our products and services
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igus online tools on your tablet

igus online tools

Configure your desired product online, calculate its service life, and reduce process costs
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