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1 A18 A18 FDA-general purpose waterproof material Standard range from stock The A18 material complies with FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) regulations For direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals For wet environments 371

A18 A18 FDA-general purpose waterproof material. FDA compliant material for applications with low to medium loads in immediate environs of (or contact with) food or drugs, as well as humidity.

If the bearings have direct contact with food If FDA-compliance is required If quiet operation is important If low water absorption is needed For direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals For wet

2 A18 A18 FDA-general purpose waterproof material. FDA compliant material for applications with low to medium loads in immediate environs of (or contact with) food or drugs, as well as humidity. The A18 material complies with FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) regulations When to use it? If the bearings have direct contact with food If FDA-compliance is required If quiet operation is important If low water absorption is needed For direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals For wet environments When not to use? When the maximum abrasion resistance is necessary J, page 89 When temperatures are continuously higher than +8 C A29, page 417 A5, page 47 When a cost-effective universal bearing is required G, page 61 P, page 185 Temperature Product Range +9º 5º 2 types Ø 6 3 mm more dimensions on request products of A18 comply with the requirements of the FDA for repeated contact with food 372 More information

3 A18 Technical Data A18 Material data General properties Unit A18 Testing Method Density g/cm Colour Max. moisture absorption at +23 C/5 % r.h. % weight.2 DIN Max. moisture absorption % weight 1.3 white Coefficient of sliding friction, dynamic against steel µ.5.23 pv value, max. (dry) MPa m/s.31 Mechanical properties Modulus of elasticity MPa 2,3 DIN Tensile strength at +2 C MPa 88 DIN Compressive strength MPa 78 Max. recommended surface pressure (+2 C) MPa 28 Shore D hardness 76 DIN 5355 Physical and thermal properties Max. long term application temperature C +9 Max. short term application temperature C +1 Min. application temperature C 5 Thermal conductivity W/m K.25 ASTM C 177 Coefficient of thermal expansion (at +23 C) K DIN Electrical properties Specific volume resistance Ωcm > 12 DIN IEC 93 Surface resistance Ω > 11 DIN Table 1: Material Data Surface Speed [m/s] Graph 1: Permissible pv values for A18 with a wall thickness of 1 mm dry running against a steel shaft at +2 C, mounted in a steel housing igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

4 A18 A18 Technical Data Mechanical Properties 15 The recommended maximum surface pressure is a mechanical material parameter. No conclusions regarding the tribological properties can be drawn from this. With increasing temperatures, the compressive strength of A18 plain bearings decreases. The Graph 2 shows this inverse relationship. However, at the longterm maximum temperature of +9 C the permissible surface pressure is almost 6 MPa. Deformation [%] C +6 C 25 Graph 3: Deformation under pressure and temperature Temperature [ C] Graph 2: Recommended maximum surface pressure as a function of temperature (2 MPa at +2 C) Bearings made of A18 are suitable for application in direct contact with foodstuffs. Hence they are the ideal solution for bearing positions on machines for the food and packaging industries, the medical equipment manufacturing, for small equipment for households, etc. The A18 distinguishes itself also in wet cleaning or where process-dependent contact with wet media is the business of the day by its extremely low humidity absorption Graph 3 shows the elastic deformation of A18 during radial loading. At the recommended maximum surface pressure of 2 MPa the deformation is less than 2.5 %. Plastic deformation is minimal up to this radial load. However, it is also a result of the service time. Surface Pressure, page 43 Permissible Surface Speeds A18 is developed for low surface speeds. Maximum speeds up to.8 m/s (rotating) and 3.5 m/s (linear) respectively are permitted for continuous application in dry operation. These given values (table 2) indicate the limits at which an increase up to the continuous permissible temperature occurs. In practice these limit values are not always reached due to interactions. Surface Speed, page 45 pv value and lubrication, page 45 m/s Rotating Oscillating Linear Continuous Short term Table 2: Maximum running speed Temperatures The short-term permitted maximum temperature is +1 C. With increasing temperatures, the compressive strength of A18 bearings decreases. Graph 2 clarifies this connection. The temperatures prevailing in the bearing system also have an influence on the bearing wear. Application Temperatures, page 46 A18 Application Temperature Minimum 5 C Max. long term +9 C Max. short term +1 C Add. securing is required from +6 C Table 3: Temperature limits 374 Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

5 A18 Technical Data A18 Friction and Wear Coefficient of friction and wear resistance alter with the application parameters. In the A18 bearings, the alteration of the friction coefficient µ dependent on surface speed and the shaft s surface finish is only negligently pronounced. With increasing load, the coefficient of friction however sinks markedly. The coefficient of friction perceptibly reduces straightaway in the load range up to 5 MPa. Coefficients of Friction and Surfaces, page 48 Wear Resistance, page 49 Shaft Materials Graphs 6 to 9 show the test results of A18 bearings running against various shaft materials. The combination A18/hard-anodized aluminum clearly stands out. It attains good to excellent wear rates also with other shafts. With Cf53 shafts, the higher wear in pivoting applications is exemplary compared to rotating applications. Graph 8 clearly shows, in the example of the V2A shafts, the direct increase in wear with rising load with soft shafts. The increase is hardly noticeable with hard shafts. Coefficient of friction [µ] Surface Speed [m/s] Graph 4: Coefficient of friction as a function of the running speed, p =.75 MPa.3 Coefficient of friction [µ] Shaft Materials, page Shaft Roughness Ra [µm] Graph 6: Coefficient of friction as function of the shaft surface (Cf53 hardened and ground steel) Coefficient of friction [µ] Wear [µm/km] H. a. aluminum Cf53 Cf53, hard chromed HR carbon steel 34 SS High grade steel Graph 5: Coefficient of friction as a function of the pressure, v =.1 m/s Graph 7: Wear, rotating with different shaft materials, pressure p = 2 MPa, v =.3 m/s igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

6 A18 A18 Technical Data Wear [µm/km] Graph 8: Wear with different shaft materials in rotational operation, as a function of the pressure Wear [µm/km] Cf53 34 SS HR carbon steel hard chromed rotating oscillating Graph 9: Wear for oscillating and rotating applications with shaft material Cf53 hardened and ground steel, as a function of the pressure Additional Properties Chemical Resistance A18 bearings can be used under various environmental conditions and in contact with numerous chemicals. Table 5 gives an overview of the chemical resistance of A18 bearings at room temperature. Chemical Table, page 974 Medium Resistance Alcohol + Hydrocarbons + Greases, oils without additives + Fuels + Diluted acids to Strong acids Diluted alkalines + Strong alkalines + to + resistant conditionally resistant not resistant All data given at room temperature [+2 C] Table 5: Chemical resistance Radiation Resistance Plain bearings made of A18 are resistant to radiation up to an intensity of 3 2 Gy. Higher radiation levels attack the material and can cause the loss of essential mechanical properties. UV Resistance A18 bearings are resistant to UV radiation, but the tribological properties deteriorate with continuous exposure. A18 Dry Greases Oil Water C. o. f. µ Table 4: Coefficient of friction against steel (Ra = 1 µm, 5 HRC) Vacuum When used in a vacuum environment, the A18 plain bearings release moisture as a vapour. Therefore, only dehumidified bearings are suitable in a vacuum invironment. Electrical Properties A18 plain bearings are electrically insulating. Volume resistance > 12 Ωcm Surface resistance > 11 Ω 376 Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

7 A18 Technical Data A18 Moisture Absorption The moisture absorption of A18 plain bearings is approximately.2 % in standard atmosphere. The saturation limit submerged in water is 5 %. This must be taken into account for these types of applications. Maximum moisture absorption At +23 C/5 % r.h..2 % weight Max. moisture absorption 1.3 % weight Table 6: Moisture absorption Reduction of the inner-ø [%] Moisture absorption [weight %] Installation Tolerances A18 plain bearings are standard bearings for shafts with h-tolerance (recommended minimum h9). The bearings are designed for pressfit into a housing machined to a H7 tolerance. After being assembled into a nominal size housing, the inner diameter adjusts to meet the specified tolerances. Testing Methods, page 55 Diameter Shaft h9 A18 Housing H7 d1 [mm] [mm] E [mm] [mm] to > 3 to > 6 to > to > 18 to > 3 to Table 7: Important tolerances for plain bearings according to ISO after pressfit Graph : Effect of moisture absorption on plain bearings igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

8 3 A18 A18 Product Range Sleeve bearing 3.5 Order key d2 d1 A18SM-68- Dimensions according to ISO and special dimensions f b 1 Length b1 Outer diameter d2 Inner diameter d1 Metric Type (Form S) Material A18 Chamfer in relation to the d1 d1 [mm]: Ø 1 6 Ø 6 12 Ø 12 3 Ø > 3 f [mm]: Dimensions [mm] Part number d1 d1-tolerance* d2 b1 h13 A18SM A18SM A18SM A18SM A18SM A18SM A18SM A18SM * after pressfit. Testing methods page 55 delivery time available from stock prices price list online Order example Part Number A18SM Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

9 A2 A2 FDA-compliant and vibration-dampening, absorbs moisture Standard range from stock A2 material complies with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations For direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals For low speeds 381

A2 material complies with FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) regulations When to use it?

with food or pharmaceuticals For low speeds When not to use it?

10 A2 A2 FDA-compliant and vibration-dampening, absorbs moisture. FDA compliant material for applications with low to medium loads in immediate environs of (or contact) with food or drugs. A2 material complies with FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) regulations When to use it? Suitable for direct contact with food When quiet operation is important When dirt needs to become embedded If FDA compliance is necessary For direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals For low speeds When not to use it? When the maximum abrasion resistance is necessary W3, page 131 When temperatures are continuously higher than +8 C A29, page 417 A5, page 47 When a cost-effective universal bearing is required G, page 61 For operations in wet environments A18, page 371 Temperature Product range +8º 4º 3 types Ø 1 32 mm more dimensions on request Products of A2 comply with the requirements of the FDA for repeated contact with food 382 More information

11 A2 Technical Data A2 Material data General properties Unit A2 Testing method Density g/cm Colour Max. moisture absorption at +23 C/5 % r.h. % weight 1.5 DIN Max. moisture absorption % weight 7.6 white Coefficient of sliding friction, dynamic against steel µ..4 pv value, max. (dry) MPa m/s.9 Mechanical properties Modulus of elasticity MPa 2,5 DIN Tensile strength at +2 C MPa 116 DIN Compressive strength MPa 54 Max. recommended surface pressure (+2 C) MPa 18 Shore D hardness 81 DIN 5355 Physical and thermal properties Max. long term application temperature C +8 Max. short term application temperature C +17 Min. application temperature C 4 Thermal conductivity W/m K,24 ASTM C 177 Coefficient of thermal expansion (at +23 C) K 1 5 DIN Electrical properties Specific volume resistance Ωcm > 13 DIN IEC 93 Surface resistance Ω > 12 DIN Table 1: Material data Surface speed [m/s] Graph 1: Permissible pv values for A2 with a wall thickness of 1 mm dry running against a steel shaft at +2 C, mounted in a steel housing igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

12 A2 A2 Technical Data Mechanical Properties The recommended maximum surface pressure is a mechanical material parameter. No conclusions regarding the tribological properties can be drawn from this. With increasing temperatures, the compressive strength of A2 plain bearings decreases. The Graph 2 shows this inverse relationship. However, at the longterm maximum temperature of +4 C the permissible surface pressure is almost 5 MPa. Deformation [%] C +6 C Temperature [ C] Graph 2: Recommended maximum surface pressure as a function of temperature (18 MPa at +2 C) Graph 3: Deformation under pressure and temperature Permissible Surface Speeds A2 was developed for low sur face speeds. With regard to running dry in continuous use, a maximum of.8 m/s (rotating) or 2 m/s (linear) is possible. These given values indicate the limits at which an increase up to the continuous permissible temperature occurs. This increase is a result of friction. In practice, these limit values are not often reached, due to varying application conditions. Surface Speed, page 45 pv value, page 45 Bearings made of A2 are suitable for application in direct contact with foodstuffs. Hence they are the ideal solution for bearing positions in machines for the food industry, medical equipment manufacturing, for small equipment for households, etc. As the admixture of lubricants should be foregone in favor of food compatibility, the thermoplastic composition of A2 is particularly adjusted for abrasion resistance. In addition the A2 is characterized by its capacity to embed dirt and by its quiet operating behavior. The good wear properties, dirt resistance and the possibility for dry operation allow to replace elaborately sealed, lubricated bearings for little costs. Graph 3 shows the elastic deformation of A2 during radial loading. At the recommended maximum surface pressure of 18 MPa the deformation is less than 2 %. A plastic deformation can be neglected up to this value. It is nonetheless depending on the duration of the applied force. Surface Pressure, page 43 m/s Rotating Oscillating Linear Continuous Short term Table 2: Maximum running speed Temperatures The maximum permissible short term temperature +17 C. With increasing temperatures, the compressive strength of A2 plain bearings decreases. Graph 2 shows this relationship. The ambient temperatures prevalent in the bearing system also have an effect on the bearing wear. Application Temperatures, page 46 A2 Application temperature Minimum 4 C Max. long term +8 C Max. short term +17 C Add. securing is required from +5 C Table 3: Temperature limits 384 Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

13 A2 Technical Data A2 Friction and Wear Just as the wear resistance, the coefficient of friction also changes with the load. For A2 plain bearings, the coefficient of friction μ decreases slightly with increasing load. Friction and wear also depend to a high degree on the reverse partner. The shaft can be a decisive factor for an ideal pairing of the bearing system. Thus extremely smooth shafts enhance not only the coefficient of friction, but also the bearing wear. The most suited are smoothed surfaces with an average surface finish of Ra =.4 to.6 µm. Shaft Materials Graphs 6 to 9 show the test results of A2 bearings running against various shaft materials. The combination A2/hard-chromed shaft clearly stands out. Up to a range of about 2.5 MPa, the wear of this combination remains largely independent of load. In pivoting applications below a load p = 2 MPa, the wear of A2 bearings is higher than in rotating applications with equal load. Here the St37 shaft is a positive exception with its much less coefficient of wear. Coefficient of friction [µ] Coefficients of Friction and Surfaces, page 48 Wear Resistance, page Surface speed [m/s] Graph 4: Coefficient of friction as a function of the running speed, p =.75 MPa Coefficient of friction [µ] Coefficient of friction [µ] Shaft Materials, page Shaft roughness Ra [µm] Graph 6: Coefficient of friction as function of the shaft surface (Cf53 hardened and ground steel) Wear [µm/km] H. a. aluminum Automatic screw steel Cf53 Graph 7: Wear, rotating with different shaft materials, pressure p =.75 MPa, v =.5 m/s Cf53, hard chromed HR carbon steel 34 SS High grade steel Graph 5: Coefficient of friction as a function of the pressure, v =.1 m/s igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

14 A2 A2 Technical Data 3 Additional Properties Wear [µm/km] Wear [µm/km] Cf53 34 SS HR carbon steel hard chromed Graph 8: Wear with different shaft materials in rotational operation, as a function of the pressure Cf53 hard steel chromed rotating 34 stainl. HR carbon steel steel oscillating Graph 9: Wear for rotating and oscillating applications with different shaft materials, p = 2 MPa A2 Dry Greases Oil Water C. o. f. µ Table 4: Coefficient of friction against steel (Ra = 1 µm, 5 HRC) Chemical Resistance A2 plain bearings have strong resistance to chemicals. They are also resistant to most lubricants. Chemical Table, page 974 Medium Resistance Alcohol + to Hydrocarbons + Greases, oils without additives + Fuels + Diluted acids to Strong acids Diluted alkalines + Strong alkalines + resistant conditionally resistant not resistant All data given at room temperature [+2 C] Table 5: Chemical resistance Radiation Resistance Plain bearings made of A2 are resistant to radiation up to an intensity of 1 4 Gy. Higher radiation levels attack the material and can cause the loss of essential mechanical properties. UV Resistance A2 plain bearings are resistant to UV radiation. Vacuum In a vacuum environment, A2 plain bearings have restricted use. Electrical Properties A2 plain bearings are electrically insulating. Volume resistance > 13 Ωcm Surface resistance > 11 Ω 386 Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

15 A2 Technical Data A2 Moisture Absorption The moisture absorption of A2 plain bearings is approximately 1.5 % in standard atmosphere. The saturation limit submerged in water is 7.6 %. This must be taken into account for these types of applications. Maximum moisture absorption At +23 C/5 % r.h. 1.5 % weight Max. moisture absorption 7.6 % weight Table 6: Moisture absorption Reduction of the inner-ø [%] Moisture absorption [weight %] Installation Tolerances A2 plain bearings are standard bearings for shafts with h-tolerance (recommended minimum h9). The bearings are designed for pressfit into a housing machined to a H7 tolerance. After the installation in a housing bore with the tolerance H7, the inner diameter of the bearing automatically adjusts to the D11 tolerance. Testing Methods, page 55 Diameter Shaft h9 A2 Housing H7 d1 [mm] [mm] D11 [mm] [mm] up to > 3 to > 6 to > to > 18 to > 3 to Table 7: Important tolerances for plain bearings according to ISO after pressfit Graph : Effect of moisture absorption on plain bearings igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

16 3 A2 A2 Product Range Sleeve bearing 3.5 Order key d2 d1 ASM-3-2 Dimensions according to ISO and special dimensions Chamfer in relation to the d1 d1 [mm]: Ø 1 6 Ø 6 12 Ø 12 3 Ø > 3 f [mm]: f b 1 Length b1 Outer diameter d2 Inner diameter d1 Metric Type (Form S) Material A2 Dimensions [mm] Part number d1 d1-tolerance* d2 b1 h13 ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM Part number d1 d1-tolerance* d2 b1 h13 ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM * after pressfit. Testing methods page 55 delivery time available from stock prices price list online order example part number ASM Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

17 A2 Product Range A2 Sleeve bearing Dimensions [mm] Part number d1 d1-tolerance* d2 b1 h13 ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM Part number d1 d1-tolerance* d2 b1 h13 ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM ASM * after pressfit. Testing methods page 55 igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

18 A5 A5 FDA-material for high temperatures and high load Standard range from stock Lubrication- and maintenance-free Complies with FDA regulations For direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals Temperature resistant from C to +25 C High chemical-resistance 47

Lubrification- and maintenance-free Complies with FDA regulations When to use it?

19 A5 A5 FDA-material for high temperatures and high load. Polymer bearings made from A5 can be exposed to extremely high temperatures and consist of materials suitable for direct contact with food (FDA-conformity). Lubrification- and maintenance-free Complies with FDA regulations When to use it? When FDA compliance is required When a high chemical resistance is required Good abrasion resistance Temperature resistant from C to +25 C For direct contact with food or pharmaceuticals Temperature resistant from C to +25 C When not to use it? When the highest wear resistance is required X, page 153 Z, page 299 If no resistance to temperature or chemicals is required A18, page 371 A2, page 381 When a cost-effective universal bearing is required G, page 61 P, page 185 Excellent chemical resistance Temperature Product range +25º º 2 types Ø 4 5 mm more dimensions on request The material A5 complies with the re quirements of the FDA for repeated contact with food. 48 More information

20 A5 Technical Data A5 Material data General properties Unit A5 Testing method Density g/cm Colour 1, brown Max. moisture absorption at +23 C/5 % r.h. % weight.3 DIN Max. moisture absorption % weight.5 Coefficient of sliding friction, dynamic against steel µ pv value, max. (dry) MPa m/s.28 Mechanical properties Modulus of elasticity MPa 3,6 DIN Tensile strength at +2 C MPa 14 DIN Compressive strength MPa 118 Max. recommended surface pressure (+2 C) MPa 12 Shore D hardness 83 DIN 5355 Physical and thermal properties Max. long term application temperature C +25 Max. short term application temperature C +3 Min. application temperature C Thermal conductivity W/m K.24 ASTM C 177 Coefficient of thermal expansion (at +23 C) K DIN Electrical properties Specific volume resistance Ωcm > 14 DIN IEC 93 Surface resistance Ω > 13 DIN Table 1: Material data Surface speed [m/s] Graph 1: Permissible pv values for A5 with a wall thickness of 1 mm dry running against a steel shaft at +2 C, mounted in a steel housing igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

21 A5 A5 Technical Data Mechanical Properties The recommended maximum surface pressure is a mechanical material parameter. No conclusions regarding the tribological properties can be drawn from this. With increasing temperatures, the compressive strength of A5 plain bearings decreases. The Graph 2 shows this inverse relationship. However, at the longterm maximum temperature of +2 C the permissible surface pressure is almost 2 MPa. Deformation [%] Temperature [ C] Graph 2: Recommended maximum surface pressure as a function of temperature (12 MPa at +2 C) +23 C +6 C Graph 3: Deformation under pressure and temperature Permissible Surface Speeds A5 also permits high surface speeds due to the high temperature resistance. The coefficient of friction rises however by these high rotatary speeds leading to a higher heating up of the bearing. Tests show that bearings made of A5 are more wear resistant in pivoting motions, and the permitted pv values are also higher in the pivoting application. Surface Speed, page 45 Bearings made of A5 can be used at high temperatures and are permitted for use in direct contact with foodstuffs (FDA compatible). They exhibit an exceptionally good chemical resistance and are suitable for heavy-duty use in machinery for the food industry. Though A5 is an extremely soft material, it simultaneously possesses an excellent compressive strength even at high temperatures. Graph 3 shows the maximum recommended surface pressure of the bearing dependent on the temperature. This combination of high stability and high flexibility acts very positively during vibrations and edge loads. As the wear of the bearing rapidly escalates from pressures of to 2 MPa, we recommend a particularly accurate testing of the application above these limits. Surface Pressure, page 43 m/s Rotating Oscillating Linear Continuous Short term Table 2: Maximum running speed Temperatures The short-term permitted maximum application temperature is +3 C. With increasing temperatures, the compressive strength of A5 bearings decreases. Graph 2 clarifies this connection. The temperatures prevailing in the bearing system also have an influence on the bearing wear. Application Temperatures, page 46 A5 Application temperature Minimum C Max. long term + 25 C Max. short term + 3 C Add. securing is required from + 13 C Table 3: Temperature limits 4 Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

22 A5 Technical Data A5 Friction and Wear The coefficient of friction is dependent on the load that acts on the bearing. In A5 bearings, the friction coefficient µ initially declines with increasing load. The most favorable coefficient of friction is attained from about MPa. Friction and wear also depend to a high degree on the reverse partner. Thus extremely smooth shafts enhance not only the coefficient of friction, but also the bearing wear. The most suited are smoothed surfaces with an average surface finish of Ra =.4 to.6 µm. Coefficients of Friction and Surfaces, page 48 Wear Resistance, page 49 Shaft Materials The graphs 6 to 9 display a summary of the results of tests with different shaft materials conducted with bearings made of A5. The combination A5/hardchromed shaft clearly stands out in rotating application. Up to about 2. MPa, the wear of this combination remains largely independent of load. In pivoting motions with Cf53 shafts, the wear resistance is better than in rotations under equal load. Please contact us in case the shaft material scheduled by you is not included in these figures. Shaft Materials, page Coefficient of friction [µ] Coefficient of friction [µ] Surface speed [m/s] Shaft roughness Ra [µm] Graph 4: Coefficient of friction as a function of the running speed, p =.75 MPa Graph 6: Coefficient of friction as function of the shaft surface (Cf53 hardened and ground steel) Coefficient of friction [µ] Graph 5: Coefficient of friction as a function of the pressure, v =.1 m/s Wear [µm/km] H. a. aluminum Automatenstahl Cf53 Cf53, hartverchromt St37 V2A X9 Graph 7: Wear, rotating with different shaft materials, pressure p =.75 MPa, v =.5 m/s igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

23 A5 A5 Technical Data 12 Additional Properties Wear [µm/km] Cf53 34 SS HR carbon steel hard chromed Graph 8: Wear with different shaft materials in rotational operation, as a function of the pressure Wear [µm/km] Cf53 rotating Cf53 oscillating Graph 9: Wear for oscillating and rotating applications with shaft material Cf53 hardened and ground steel, as a function of the pressure A5 Dry Greases Oil Water C. o. f. µ Table 4: Coefficient of friction against steel (Ra = 1 µm, 5 HRC) Chemical Resistance A5 plain bearings feature an excellent resistance with regard to detergents, greases, oils, bases and acids. Chemical Table, page 974 Medium Resistance Alcohol + Hydrocarbons + Greases, oils without additives + Fuels + Diluted acids + Strong acids + Diluted alkalines + Strong alkalines + + resistant conditionally resistant not resistant All data given at room temperature [+2 C] Table 5: Chemical resistance Radiation Resistance Plain bearings of A5 rank among the most radiation resistant products in the range. The bearings are resistant up to a radiation intensity of 2 5 Gy. Higher radiation affects the material and can result in the loss of basic mechanical characteristics. UV Resistance To a large extent, A5 plain bear ings are resistant to UV radiation. Vacuum In a vacuum, A5 plain bearings can only be used to a limited degree. Electrical Properties A5 plain bearings are electrically insulating. Volume resistance > 14 Ωcm Surface resistance > 13 Ω 412 Lifetime calculation, CAD files and much more support

24 A5 Technical Data A5 Moisture Absorption The moisture absorption of A5 plain bearings is only.5 % when saturated. Maximum moisture absorption At +23 C/5 % r.h..3 % weight Max. moisture absorption.5 % weight Table 6: Moisture absorption Installation Tolerances A5 bearings are standard bearings for shafts with h-tolerance (recommended minimum h9). After the installation in a housing bore with H7 tolerance, the inner diameter of the bearing automatically adjusts to the E tolerance. Testing Methods, page 55 Reduction of the inner-ø [%] Moisture absorption [weight %] Diameter Shaft h9 A5 Housing H7 d1 [mm] [mm] F [mm] [mm] up to > 3 to > 6 to > to > 18 to > 3 to > 5 to Table 7: Important tolerances for plain bearings according to ISO after pressfit Graph : Effect of moisture absorption on plain bearings igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

25 A5 Product Range A5 Flange bearing Order key d2 d1 d3 r = max..5 mm Dimensions according to ISO and special dimensions Chamfer in relation to the d1 d1 [mm]: Ø 1 6 Ø 6 12 Ø 12 3 Ø > 3 f [mm]: r f b 2 b 1 A5FM-45-4 Length b1 Outer diameter d2 Inner diameter d1 Metric Type (Form F) Material A5 Dimensions [mm] Part number d1 d1-tolerance* d2 d3 b1 b2 d13 h13 -,14 A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM A5FM * after pressfit. Testing methods page 55 delivery time available from stock prices price list online order example part number A5FM-45-4 igus (UK) Ltd. Northampton NN4 7PW Phone +44 () Fax

FDA-general purpose waterproof material. FDA-compliant and wearresistant. FDA-material for high temperatures and high load

polymer bearings Specialists Contact with Food 356 More information A180 FDA-general purpose waterproof material Standard range from stock from page 361 A200 FDA-compliant and vibrationdampening, absorbs