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Detectable spherical bearings

igubal FC detectable spherical bearings

igubal® FC (Food Contact) self-aligning bearings can be found quickly in case of misuse or crash of the plant due to detectable materials. Even the smallest fragment can be found by metal detectors.
Advantages of igubal® FC (Food Contact):

  • Visually and magnetically detectable
  • Suitable for contact with food
  • FDA- and EU10/2011-compliant
  • Insensitive to dust and dirt
  • Lubrication-free
  • Maintenance-free
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Product range overview

Detectable spherical bearings

KCRM-FC rod end

igubal FC rod end
  • Detectable rod end
  • Dimensional series K following DIN ISO 12240
  • igumid FC housing
  • iglidur® A181 spherical ball
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EBRM-FC rod end

igubal FC rod end
  • Detectable rod end
  • Dimensional series E following DIN ISO 12240
  • igumid FC housing
  • iglidur® A181 spherical ball
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KARM rod end

igubal KARM rod end
  • Metal rod end
  • Dimensional series K following DIN ISO 12240
  • Stainless steel housing
  • Inner ring made of iglidur® A160 for food
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ESTM-FC pillow block bearing

pillow block
  • Detectable pillow block bearing
  • Dimensional series: E following DIN ISO 12240
  • High radial loads
  • Media-resistant
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EFOM-FC fixed flange bearing

fixed flange bearing
  • Detectable fixed flange bearing
  • Dimensional series E following DIN ISO 12240
  • Housing material: igumid FC
  • Spherical ball material: iglidur® A181
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Clevis joints with spring-loaded clip

igubal FC clevis joint
  • Detectable clevis joint with spring-loaded fixing clip
  • Can be combined with rod ends of the dimensional series E
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A350EM spherical insert bearing

igubal A350EM spherical insert bearing
  • Detectable spherical insert bearing
  • Dimensional series: E following DIN ISO 12240
  • Material: iglidur® A350
  • For use at temperatures up to +180°C
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A350EM-SP spherical insert bearing

spherical bearings
  • Detectable spherical insert bearing
  • Dimensional series: E following DIN ISO 12240
  • For metallic bearing housings
  • Ball material: iglidur® A350
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Full FDA range of igus® products

FDA group
  • FDA TH3 energy chains
  • 3D print materials
  • Plastic rod & sheet materials
  • Large plain bearing range
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When do I take them?

When particles should be detectable

If you need maintenance-free material

When dimensional series E and K components should be fitted

If high compressive strength is required

If high flexibility is required

When do I not take them?

If temperatures are higher than +80°C

When diameters above 16mm are required

If rotation speeds of more than 0.5m/s are to be achieved

food sample box

Free product sample

Food industry sample box
Are you interested in our food-compatible products but would like to hold them in your hands before making a final decision?

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