Iglide M250 self-lubricating bearings, made from a thermoplastic alloy with a mix of solid lubricants well as a high crystalline level on the surface to increase wear resistance, are aimed at low to medium load applications and as a replacement for sintered-bronze bearings. Suggested applications include agricultural or sports and leisure equipment, gardening tools, mountings for the construction industry, medical technology, and packaging and textile machines. Features include vibration dampening characteristics 250 times better than steel; resistance to impact, abrasion, dirt, dust and chemicals; no maintenance; dry operation; quiet operation; suitability for rotary, oscillating and linear motion; low cost and dimensional interchangeability with most metal bearings.

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