igutex TX2 with felt seal

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igutex TX2 with felt seal

Seal for high loads

igutex TX2 with felt seal
The new igutex TX2 with integrated felt seal was developed for applications in particularly harsh environments where high loads, dirt and dust occur.

Due to the special shape of the bushings, the inserted seal is fixed in the component and protects the bearing point from dirt ingress.

Tech up

Highly efficient sealing against dirt and dust for heavy-duty applications

Cost down

Ready-to-install solution with felt seal
Cost-effective even in large dimensions and small quantities

Proof

Tested in the igus test laboratory indoors and outdoors
A 50 times longer service life was achieved in laboratory tests

Sustainability

Reduced downtime and therefore lower material consumption
No lubricating greases or oils
igus supports the circular economy of plastics and invests in chemical recycling. Learn more about the topic

Protection against dirt and dust with high loads

What we developed the igutex TX2 seals for
igutex plain bearings are generally insensitive to dust and dirt. However, the greatest challenge lies in corrosion protection. The ingress of dirt can damage the anti-corrosion coating of the shafts. The consequence: rusted shafts, which can subsequently lead to extreme bearing wear.

igus has now developed the new integrated felt seals for igutex TX2 plain bearings especially for use in high-load applications. These reliably protect the heavy-duty bearings from dirt and dust and ensure lubrication-free operation without corrosion.

Wound plain bearing for high load capacity

Tribo plain bearings made of high-strength filament fabric are used for particularly high loads. Here, the extremely tensile filament with its specially interwoven design ensures the highest resistance and allows for a maximum permissible compressive strength of 400MPa. The newly developed material was extensively tested on the indoor and outdoor test rigs in the 4,000m2 igus test laboratory.