Igus A180SM-1618-15 16mm Bore Plain Bearing, 18mm O.D

iglidur^® FDA general purpose waterproof bushes are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The bearings are suitable for use within environments that are in direct contact with foodstuffs, and are also ideal for applications in the packaging sector. iglidur^® FDA bushes are also suitable for use within medical equipment manufacturing sectors.

igus^® iglidur^® FDA Bushes are available in a choice of 3 materials (iglidur® A180, A200, and A500). The bushes require no lubrication. The appropriate iglidur^® material to select depends on application:

iglidur^® A180 is suitable for general/waterproof use within environments where foodstuffs or drugs are present, and where low water absorption properties are required
iglidur^® A200 is also suitable for foodstuff environments (in direct contact with food), where dirt needs to become embedded, and where low to medium load applications apply
iglidur^® A500 is the choice of bush material to select where high temperature, chemical and high load resistance is required. iglidur^® A500 bushes are also suitable for use within foodstuff environments, and offer good abrasion resistance

iglidur® kits offering a variety of plain plastic bush options in convenient kit form from igus®. iglidur® polymer bearings offer high performance characteristics across a wide and varied field of application including, but not limited to: automotive (gear shift linkage), mechanical excavator (operator's shock absorbing seat), mountain bike (suspension and other components), packaging machinery (lubricant-free bearings), catering equipment (chemical and corrosion-resistant bearings), model aircraft (aileron mounting), bottling plant (polymer bearings), offshore oil industry (plastic bearings for corrosive environment), and a whole host of other uses within a wide variety of applications.