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Solar thermal energy

Change your bearing now and save costs

For an ideal energy output from a solar thermal energy plant, direct sunlight and a consistently low degree of cloudiness are essential. . igus® offers various plain and spherical bearings for tracking systems that can withstand these harsh outdoor conditions and prevents downtimes. Whether standard or customised part: we will find the perfect bearing solution for your system that is resistant to dirt, UV radiation and temperature and is lubrication and maintenance-free.

Advantages of igus® solutions:

UV-resistant, lubrication-free and maintenance-free
Quiet operation without any torque fluctuations
Extremely low coefficient of friction due to tribo-optimised polymers
For confined installation spaces
Insensitive to dirt and dust
Long predictable service life
Cost effective

Would you like more information about igus® products used in the solar industry? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.

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solar industry

Selected motion plastics for the solar industry

iglidur® leadscrew nuts

dryspin leadscrew nut

Ideal for vibration-dampening
Made of robust iglidur® J
Resistant to dirt
Other material options
Available from stock

Split pillow blocks

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Ideal for Fresnel collectors with single-axis systems
Fitting is easily done on site and makes handling of heavy shafts unnecessary
High rigidity and durability

iglidur® plain bearings

Metal vs. iglidur plain bearings

Perfect for use in solar tower power plants: iglidur® J plain flange bearings, combined with galvanised shafts result in up to 30% cost savings compared to metal bearings with chrome-plated shafts

Applications in use in the Solar industry

Fresnel collectors from Ecotherm

Maintenance-free for 20 years

iglidur® plain bearings made of the material iglidur® J UV ensure a permanently smooth operation in around 1,000 bearing points of the Fresnel collectors from Ecotherm. The dry running material was specially developed for use in UV radiation and is therefore durable even in sunlight and maintenance-free.

parabolic mirrors from Mithras Holding

More cost-effective and durable alternative to rolling bearings

The parabolic mirrors from Mithras Holding are equipped with durable igus® polymer plain bearings. Unlike rolling bearings, they do not require any maintenance due to the solid lubricants integrated in the iglidur® material and these are cheaper to manufacture.

Use igus® products in the Solar industry

iglidur® G bearings used in solar panels

iglidur® G plain bearings used in solar panels

Extremely long service life
Lightweight and maintenance-free
Quiet, vibration-free operation

igubal® spherical bearings in solar plants

igubal in solar industry

Insensitive to impacts and vibrations
Dirt-resistant
High vibration-dampening

igubal® pillow block bearings in solar plants

Divided version of housing and spherical balls
Easy assembly and disassembly
For long service life under high loads

dryspin® lead screws in solar plants

leadscrew in solar

Dry-running operation
Dirt-resistant
High vibration-dampening

triflex® R in photovoltaic systems

triflex in solar

Torsion stop dog and minimum bend radius
Easy to extend or shorten
Matching torsion-resistant chainflex® cables

Custom sliding shells of iglidur® J

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Excellent properties for use with galvanized and nitrified shafts
Vibration dampening

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Severe temperature fluctuations, strong winds, turbulence and sand storms affect wind turbines so use igus® products as these will not be affected

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