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Maintenance-free plain and spherical bearings for solar thermal systems

Parabolic trough power plants, Fresnel collectors, solar tower power plants moved without lubrication

For an ideal energy output from a solar thermal energy plant, direct sunlight and a consistently low degree of cloudiness are essential. Desert regions fulfil this criteria. We offer plain and spherical plain bearings for tracking systems that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions and prevent downtime. Whether standard or customised special parts: we will find the perfect solution for your system that is resistant to dirt, UV and temperature and enables quiet operation without torque fluctuations. The bearings made from tribo-optimised plastics are characterised by extremely low coefficients of friction, fit into small installation spaces and do not require any additional lubrication or maintenance.
Parabolic trough power plant, Fresnel collectors and solar tower power plant

Suitable products

igutex TX1 sliding shell

iglidur sliding shell

  • For mounting parabolic mirrors
  • Made of robust iglidur J or igutex TX1 material
  • Potential savings when used with galvanised shafts
  • Individually manufactured for your system
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igubal pillow block bearings KSTM-GT

Split pillow blocks

  • Ideal for Fresnel collectors with single-axis systems
  • Fitting is easily done on site and makes handling of heavy shafts unnecessary
  • High rigidity and durability
igubal pillow block bearings KSTM-GT
Metal vs. iglidur plain bearings

iglidur plain bearings

The long-life, lubrication-free alternative to metal plain bearings:

Success stories

Fresnel collectors from Ecotherm

Maintenance-free for 20 years

iglidur plain bearings made of the material J UV ensure a permanently smooth operation in around 1,000 bearing points of the Fresnel collectors from Ecotherm. The dry running material was specially developed for use in UV radiation and is therefore durable even in sunlight and maintenance-free.
Parabolic mirrors from Mithras Holding GmbH

More cost-effective and durable alternative to rolling bearings

The parabolic mirrors from Mithras Holding are equipped with durable plastic plain bearings. Unlike rolling bearings, they do not require any maintenance due to the solid lubricants integrated in the material and are cheaper to manufacture.


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