xirodur® A500 | The specialist with up to 50% longer service life
The xirodur® A500 material is the specialist for high chemical and temperature resistance. In combination with the xirodur® F500 cage, this combination of materials covers applications with continuous service temperatures from -100°C to +150°C, is very resistant to strong acids and ensures significantly longer maintenance cycles.
Typical application areas:
- Semiconductor industry
- Chemical industry
- High temperature applications

Tech up:
- New reinforced cage material for up to 50% longer service life compared to A500 cages
- Continuous use temperatures of up to 150°C

Cost down:
- Significantly reduced maintenance intervals

Proof:

Sustainability:
- Environmentally friendly, no additional lubricants needed
- igus® supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. More at: igus.eu/sustainability
When to use it?
- At application temperatures from -100°C to +150°C
- When strong chemicals are used
When not to use it?
Tolerances and measurement system:
the tolerances for the inner and outer diameter depend on the installation size. These are often approx. ±0.05mm to the nominal size. The bearing rings are usually injection moulded and naturally have a certain ovality. Therefore, the caliper is used to measure 90° to the injection point (if available) over the entire width of the bearing. The dimensions and tolerances are designed in such a way that they fulfil a slight press-fit by hand when using a H7 holder and h6 shaft. An additional locating spigot using a circlip (shaft) and snap ring (housing) is recommended to prevent axial displacement.

Installation recommendation:

1. Housing (tolerance H7)
2. Front (balls visible)
3. Rear (cage visible)
4. Press-fit the ball bearing, front side first
5. Install shaft (tolerance h6) with chamfer
6. A locating spigot must be provided