Rod end bearings

igubal® rod ends are corrosion-free and can be used without problems even under harsh conditions. In humid or wet environments, they are resistant to weak acids and alkalis. Like all igus® products, our rod end bearings are also lubrication-free and also significantly more cost-effective than comparable metallic solutions.

Product overview and technical data

See our selection of products and dimensions (PDF): Product overview: igubal® spherical bearings

Benefits

Cost-effective

Up to 40% more cost-effective than metallic alternatives.

Lightweight

Up to 80% lighter than metallic alternatives.

Dirt-resistant

Large undercut prevents the ingress of dirt.

Corrosion-free

Can come into contact with water and media. 

Self-lubricating

Completely maintenance-free for the entire lifetime. 

Easy installation

Up to 6 times faster assembly than metal versions.

Materials for spherical bearing inserts

iglidur® J

Low moisture absorption.

iglidur® A350

For the food industry.

iglidur® J3

Good media resistance.

iglidur® J4

Low-cost material.

iglidur® H3

For higher speeds.

iglidur® A180

For wet environments.

iglidur® X

For high temperatures.

Materials for spherical balls

J3 spherical ball

High wear resistance.

W300 spherical ball

Standard.

J spherical ball

Low moisture absorption.

J spherical ball, split version

Low moisture absorption.

J4 spherical ball

Low-cost material.

J4 spherical ball, clearance-free

Low-cost material.

A181 spherical ball

For the food and pharmaceutical sector.

UW spherical ball

For underwater applications.

R spherical ball

Low-cost material.

FC180 spherical ball

Detectable for the food and pharmaceutical sector.

X spherical ball

For high temperatures.

Stainless steel spherical ball

Suitable for high pressure loads.

Spherical flange bearing selection

2-hole flange bearing

4-hole flange bearing

Flange bearing, sheet metal housing

Rod end types

Plastic rod ends

  • Robust and corrosion-free
  • Combinable with spherical balls made of various materials
  • 100% lubrication-free

Metal rod ends

  • igubal 2.0® - metallic rod ends
  • Suitable for high lateral loads
  • Maintenance-free inner ring with stainless steel spherical ball
  • No lubrication needed

Application examples with igubal

Close-up of mechanical part with metal and plastic components for automation.

Agricultural robot

Solar panels

e-cargo bike

Got any questions? Contact our product manager!

Marius Sjøgren

Product Manager –
Composite bearings & Linear technology

marius@asi.no

+47 976 26 706

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