igus has developed a new polymer-bearing material called iglide JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), creating sustainable alternatives to conventional plain bearings.
The plain bearing material delivers high wear resistance and durability without using PFAS or PTFE. This dry-running, wear-resistant polymer offers comparable friction and wear performance to iglide J.
"Users who have relied on iglide J for their machines and systems can now opt for a PTFE-free alternative with equivalent performance," said Lars Butenschön, Head of the iglide Plain Bearing Technology Business Unit. "Our goal is to transition our standard materials to PTFE-free formulations. We are already in the process of developing alternatives for materials such as iglide X and iglide W300, and early test results have been very promising."
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