Applications of high-performance polymers in forklift trucks

igus02181 Using the example of industrial trucks shows Igus, where the Motion Plastics specially developed for dynamic applications can be used and how they can be used to avoid machine downtimes. "Iglidur" plain bearings can already be found in bearing points for heavy-duty swivels, "Chainflex" cables and e-chains with the smallest bending radii and large lifting heights in the mast.

All have in common that they have a high, online calculable life. The highly flexible Chainflex cables can be installed in seats or in the mast, among other things. The cables are UV and oil resistant, flame retardant and extensively tested in the in-house test laboratory. With a warranty of 36 months and smallest bending radii they are suitable for applications with permanent use.

Guide the cables safely in the tightest of spaces

In industrial trucks, cables must be guided safely in the smallest possible space. E-chains are specially designed for this task, as they not only have a high torsional resistance and interior space that protects the cables, but also allow the smallest bending radii and internal heights. Their construction makes them modular, quick to assemble and very light. Rounded shapes in the interior of the energy chains make these especially gentle on the cables. In industrial trucks, E-chains are used, for example, for seat adjustment or in the mast of narrow aisle trucks, where they protect cables from external influences.

Schaeffler linear guide Efficient linear guide with lubrication status monitoring

Flexibly adjustable cockpit with linear guides

Not only energy chains are used for the seat adjustment, but also linear guides used, because the cockpit of an industrial truck must be individually adaptable to the ergonomic needs of the operator at various points. This applies above all to headrests, armrests, control elements and doors. with drylinlinear guides an easy and quiet adjustability on straight and curved rails with predefined locking points is possible. The Drylin technology is particularly light because the slides slide on iglidur high-performance polymers. Therefore, these linear guides do not require any additional lubricants and are very low-maintenance, shock-resistant and durable.

Slide bearing for lubrication and maintenance-free storage

The storage locations of industrial trucks also place special demands, such as high loads, on the bearings used. This is where the maintenance-free Iglidur plain bearings show their advantages. The user can choose from a wide range of plain bearings from over 50 tribo-plastics with special properties. Some materials can withstand high loads of up to 250 MPa and are therefore installed in bearings for high-load swiveling. Others have particularly low coefficients of friction and are therefore used for steering column bearings or on pedals. All Iglidur plain bearings have a long service life, are lubricant-free, inexpensive, light and vibration-absorbing.