Plastic ball bearing vs. metal bearingSaltwater showdown in the test lab
Igus has tested Xiros flanged ball bearings and metal bearings in salt water in its test laboratory. Thanks to the use of lubrication-free and maintenance-free tribo-plastics, the Xiros bearing was able to impress in the test.
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Two-hole metal flange bearing and Xiros flange bearing made of Xirodur B180 after the salt water test in the test laboratory. Neither corrosion nor discoloration is visible on the wear-resistant Xiros bearing. (Image: Igus)