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2007-12-19 Manufacturing
News
Igus plastics bearings for electric powered vehicles Leading developer of electric utility vehicles uses igubal spherical plastics bearings from igus on its environmentally friendly cars.
Igubal* spherical bearings, developed by Igus*, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, USA, are now being used on e-Ride Industries neighborhood electric vehicles or NEVs. E-Ride is a leading provider of electric utility vehicles and uses igubal plastics bearings on each of its automobiles. Igus is the leading developer of iglide* plastics bearings, igubal spherical
bearings and DryLin* linear bearings and guide systems.
“We have been using igus bearings since our vehicles’ inception and have not had any incidences of failure,” said Kurt Bauerly, general manager of e-Ride Industries. “We started using igubal as a result of its performance. It enables the control arms in the suspension to deliver a smooth performance, prevents metal on metal contact and quiets up the vehicle immensely.” E-Ride Industries uses igubal plastics bearings on both of its electric powered models—the exv2 and the exv4, which can reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour (mph) and come equipped with standard features such as steel bumpers, three point safety belts and a battery discharge indicator. The company also offers a wide variety of optional equipment, which enables its vehicles to suit the individual needs of each customer.
Each vehicle employs igubal pillow blocks and igubal clip bearings on its steering shaft and suspension, respectively. Due to its all plastics construction, corrosion resistantance, lubrication free features, the igubal components are impervious to the various environmental elements. This includes dirt and salt and snow that are frequently encountered by the vehicles. E-Ride customers also enjoy the little to no maintenance and reduced noise of igubal plastics bearings. E-Ride Industries’ electric utility vehicles offer increased benefits when compared to traditional gas-powered automobiles such as environmental friendliness and reduced operating costs. To learn more about e-Ride Industries and its products, visit the company website. Igubal spherical plastics bearings are part of a complete system of self-aligning bearing elements, which includes spherical, flange, pillow block and rod end. All are lightweight, lubrication-free and maintenance-free and can be used in conjunction with igus’ DryLin S aluminum shafting. * Trademarks of Igus, Inc., developer and manufacturer of industry leading plastics cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastics bearings and linear guide systems. More than 28,000 products are available from stock. The company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems* to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex* continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastics bearings, DryLin linear guide systems and igubal spherical bearings. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks
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