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Components for fitness and rehabilitation equipment
Over 2% of the global population are members of fitness clubs, and the trend is rising. The focus is always on ergonomic and fluid movements. Plain bearings and linear systems from igus are recommended for customising the seat position, weights and inclination of sports equipment. They offer comfortable handling and work almost silently due to the absence of balls. No less important: igus products do not require additional lubrication. After all, no gym member wants to get their hands dirty or have oil stains on their smart sports outfit. Regardless of whether the settings on the device are made manually or electrically at the touch of a button, fitness machines for professional use must be able to withstand continuous daily operation.
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Areas of application for plain and linear bearings
Rowing machines
Both rotating and pivoting joints on rowing machines can be ideally adjusted using iglidur plain bearings - silently and maintenance-free. The drylin W linear guides installed underneath the seat also manage completely without external lubrication and can therefore be used openly without dust and dirt sticking to the bearing points. The double-shaft profile of the aluminium rail offers high torsional stiffness and are lightweight. The carriages equipped with tribologically optimised liners ensure very low vibration and result in the quiet sliding of the seat.
Leg extension and multigym
Leg extensions and the multigym with bicep trainer and butterfly are probably the most popular stations for strength training. The drylin W linear guide on the leg extension ensures that the height of the pad can be adjusted easily and quietly. The double profile rail and carriage are quickly assembled, and the lubrication-free operation means that no maintenance is required. iglidur G and M250 plain bearings are suitable for all bearing points on the multigym. They are recommended for every joint in the motion sequence. Regardless of the installation location, they are corrosion-free, there are no squeaking noises and they last a lifetime.
Cardio equipment
With our plain bearings and linear systems, professional models have the mechanical prerequisites to withstand heavy loads in the long term. The robust machine elements offer many years of safety and reliability without breakdowns. After all, nothing is more annoying for gym operators and their members than defective equipment on the training floor. Whether linear guides or plain bearings - we offer all components of classic drive technology as a lubrication-free version. They are based on technical plastics that do not require external lubricants. The simpler type of movement compared to rotating steel balls also reduces running noise and weight and saves up to 40% costs.
Seat and display adjustments
The optimum sitting position plays an important role in strength and cardio equipment in particular, as it prevents incorrect strain on the knee joint, for example. Seat distances and height settings for handles and displays, for example, can be adjusted manually or by chip card control in a matter of seconds to suit individual requirements. With its profile rails and complete carriages or individual linear bearings, the drylin W linear guide offers the ideal modular system for every construction and every design. Especially for electrical settings, our compact energy chains and flexible chainflex cables ensure fail-safe operation in any installation space, even with the smallest bend radius.
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