Plastic plain bearings defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts
The Palfinger brand has become synonymous with innovation and reliability for its lifting solutions for commercial vehicle and marine applications. As a multinational company group with its headquarters in Salzburg, Austria, Palfinger has manufacturing and assembly sites in Europe, North and South America, and Asia, as well as over 4,500 sales and service centres located in over 130 countries across five continents.
Although the company’s core product is the loader crane, Palfinger is also very well known for its tail lifts. If, for example, a supermarket does not have a ramp for delivering goods, a lorry with a lift platform is necessary. The tailboard of the vehicle is pivoted into a horizontal position and then lowered or raised so that the cargo can be loaded or unloaded safely and as quickly as possible. Located at the back of the lorry, these tail lifts operate in harsh environmental conditions and can often receive rough treatment from the operator and insufficient maintenance – a culmination of reasons why Palfinger uses igus plastic plain bearings on its tail lifts.
With its manufacturing plant based in Hoykenkkamp near to Bremen, Germany, Palfinger makes 15,000 lift platforms each year for vehicles that can be driven anywhere in the world. “A tail lift is located just behind the lorry, which is a harsh and difficult environment – just about everything rusts here,” says Eike Rulfs, Head of Design & Development at Palfinger, describing the application environment.
Here, road spray in wet conditions can cause issues for the moving parts. In wintery conditions, when road salt is added into the mix, the spray is even more corrosive. In these corrosive environments, lack of lubrication at the bearing points unsurprisingly leads to the failure of the lift platforms. If the function of a lift platform is not guaranteed, goods cannot, for example, be delivered to the supermarket. If the tail lift were on an ambulance, the patient cannot be safely taken away from the accident site.
There are twelve bearing points on each hoist of a lift platform. If metallic bearings are used here, it is absolutely necessary to lubricate them regularly. “Who is supposed to do this maintenance work?” asks construction manager Rulfs, “Where should a grease gun be stored?” Maintenance-free properties and corrosion-resistance were therefore the required criteria for the components in a new project.
In Great Britain, there is an added legal stipulation that every patient is brought into the ambulance by means of a lifting aid. The vehicles are box vans with twin wheels on the rear axle and a vehicle weight of five tons. For added protection from corrosion, Palfinger’s customer opted to replace the conventional steel bolts on the lift platform with stainless steel.
"We were already acquainted with the igus plain bearing products," says Rulfs. "With the change to stainless steel bolts came a good opportunity to switch to the plastic plain bearings here too."
The new material iglidur Q290 from igus was launched on the market at the right time for the construction of the lift platform of the ambulance. Like all plain bearing materials made of igus high-performance plastics, it is optimised for friction and wear, and is also self-lubricating.
The compatibility of the plain bearings was very important to Palfinger – the bearings should fit into the existing housings of the structure; igus therefore created a custom bearing dimension - available exclusively to Palfinger.
iglidur Q290 also has excellent friction and wear values on stainless steel shafts and therefore fits very well with the new Palfinger bolts. The material is well suited for forces up to 55 MPa and readily accepts edge loads. With metallic bearings, this would have led to problems.
Compared to metallic bearings, there is very little risk of damaging bearings and shaft with the flexible iglidur material. This doesn't happen even with a single-sided loading of the platform and the resulting edge loads, or when used for other purposes, for example, when a lorry with a tail lift is used as a snow plow.
“Being maintenance-free and corrosion resistant, as well as lower in price compared to metallic bearings, are not the only advantages of using igus bearings,” concludes Rulfs, “Our industry is so tightly calculated that it is also very valuable if whole work steps can be saved during assembly, when bearings can be pressed in easily and no longer have to be lubricated. All these combined benefits have endeared us to igus bearings.”
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- Igus celebrates 25 years in the UK
- Shorter lead times for low volume custom aerospace bearings
- Antistatic material for ESD compatible applications
- Bearings for where mounting space is key
- Bowman develops new bearing test machine
- Keeping wind turbines running with high reliability
- Conceptual idea becomes a working product in two months
- Designing with ceramic bearings
- Schaeffler receives 2015 Quality Supplier Award from Danfoss
- Schaeffler receives 2015 Quality Supplier Award from Danfoss
- Anti-corrosive, high speed, lightweight linear guides
- Increased UK stocks of Schneeberger products
- Profile rail enables higher machining rates
- Precision thin section bearings ensure rigidity and repeatability of camera motion control rigs
- Schaeffler celebrates 125 year anniversary of ball grinding mill
- Bearing failure: causes and cures
- Free booklet explains bearing designations
- High precision bearings for printing machinery
- Plain bearings offer higher load capacity
- Standard and bespoke ranges of bearings
- Germanischer Lloyd certifies Schaeffler test method for calculating the rating life of rolling bearings
- Schaeffler supplies custom bearings for Pioneering Spirit
- Strange attractors
- The first self-lubricating plastic bearing for continuous high rotational speeds
- Schaeffler launches online rolling bearing calculation software for electric motors and generators
- Igus extends iglidur tribo-tape range for automotive applications
- Bearings bring reliability to clothing testing robot
- SKF magnetic bearings delivering optimal reliability 25 years after installation
- Thomas Preissner presents the new igubal press-fit spherical bearing from igus
- Schaeffler lends it support to winning Teen Tech team
- Helping Formula Student racing team feed its need for speed
- Swap scheme broadens skills of apprentices
- Mobile app and vibration sensor enables collection of expert data by non-experts
- Heavy duty sliding systems
- Thin section bearings catalogue
- Linear guides for high load tasks
- Lubricant reservoir for long term lubrication
- Single piece track solves tool changing problem
- Major investment in plain bearings by Igus
- Medway UK becomes Dunlop BTL
- NSK bearings deliver €46k savings for steel plate rolling mill
- SKF to champion best asset care at Maintec 2015
- Bearings with Insight
- Farm machinery
- 'iglidur on tour' car completes UK leg
- Schaeffler becomes exclusive technology partner of ABT Sportsline in FIA Formula E
- Bearing life twice as long with increased load ratings
- iglidur surpasses car endurance test around the world
- Replace with Better - Quality replacement parts benefit end users
- Protecting profitability in food and beverage applications
- The case for split roller bearings
- Tribo makes all the difference
- Robot mannequin 'Porton Man' moves with igus
- Self-lubricating, extremely quiet belt drive for the entertainment industry
- Concept bike's suspension offers greater control over rough terrain
- Thin section bearings for commercial aircraft
- igus presents world's first food-grade tribo-tape at Interplas 2014
- igus helps OEMs to meet RoHS requirements
- 1,000th SKF S2M magnetic bearing put into operation in oil and gas
- SKF bearings help provide robust protection for the River Thames
- igus expands its xiros polymer ball bearing range
- 700 page technical guide
- Press fitting iglidur plain bearings made easy
- iglidur on tour - our journey so far
- Engineered Arts wins igus manus UK award for sophisticated robotic movement design
- From pedals to steering, igus' bearings fit many applications
- Dependable MTTF - The Holy Grail
- Massive reduction seen in tinting machine downtime
- High load combined bearings specified for World Trade Centre hub
- igus dry-tech box now features the largest range of plastic bearings worldwide
- NSK releases cost saving calculator app for tablets, smart phones and PC
- Tablet counting systems rely on HepcoMotion ring and slide accuracy
- Cost-effective THK linear guide available from stock
- igus demonstrates polymer plain bearings durability with a tour around the world
- Igubal fits multiple applications from extremely diverse areas
- New plummer block housing increases bearing operating life by up to 50%
- Unique 2D laser code provides traceability for NSK Super Precision bearing
- SKF Explorer bearings halve consumption for ArcelorMittal
- Precision components for e-bikes ensure higher efficiency and improved rider comfort
- SKF E2 Y-bearings cut friction for enhanced energy efficiency
- igus launches new polymer bearings catalogue
- Igus' bearings ideal for extreme outdoor applications such as solar panels
- Pillow block bearings for solar and food industries
- Innovative range of polymer bearings is ideal for home and office applications
- Space and weight saving bearings prove ideal for Cutlass EOD robot
- igus shows linear guide system, bearings, cable assemblies and readychains at MACH 2014
- SKF WindCon saves £1 million for global wind farm operator
- Schaeffler expands its range of innovations for all-electric and hybrid vehicles
- Improve your skills and knowledge on rolling bearings and condition monitoring
- New large size, high performance tapered roller bearings reduce frictional torque by up to 50%
- Medway becomes Master Distributor for NKE bearings
- igus bearings for high load rotational applications
- Water power systems turn on corrosion-resistant bearings
- Extended life plain bearings reduce C02 output
- Increased reliability in food manufacture
- Kaydon Bearings bring humanoid robot to life
- long service life in wooden pallet production
- Customise your own PRT slewing ring systems with iglidur J gliding pads
- Medway (UK) Ltd announces continued investment in British manufacturing
- Self-aligning igubal bearings 80% lighter than steel and more cost effective
- Schaeffler destroys 26 tonnes of counterfeit rolling bearings
- Materials and coatings increase operating life of bearings in harsh food and beverage applications
- Correct bearing mounting saves time and extends life
- On track for better performance and cost
- Self-lubricating slewing rings are easy to install
- Schaeffler and Ford unveil concept Fiesta with new space-saving electric wheel hub drives
- Custom assemblies delivered quickly and ready to fit
- Plummer blocks
- Reliable and flexible motion in a hygienic environment
- SKF commences action over counterfeit bearings
- Tailored bearing solutions
- Linear actuation for historic house extension
- Schaeffler replaces main Trunnion Bearings on BOS Plant Vessels at Tata Steel Port Talbot
- Quick and easy to install link bearings are lightweight alternative to steel
- Bearing and condition monitoring training
- Bearings for demanding transport applications
- SKF Group to acquire Blohm + Voss Industries
- Tackling friction and wear
- igus rod end bearing handles higher tensile loads
- Precision bearings for solar energy offer long life and high efficiencies
- Novel, lightweight designs cut vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
- Don't move - improve
- Prevent unplanned downtime of drill rig plant and machinery
- Bearings save space, weight and power
- igus helps enhance the movie and gaming experience
- Reali-Slim bearings chosen to help minimise telescope size and weight
- Deep sea success for SKF magnetic bearings
- Modular hybrid bearing rolls and slides in virtual silence
- Improved bearing design for wind turbines
- Linear motion pocket guide
- System know-how and solutions for all bearing positions on wind turbines
- The benefits of DryLube bearings
- Bearings catalogue
- Turntable bearings
- Needle roller bearings enable more energy efficient systems due to downsizing and reduced friction
- Schaeffler receives 2011 Supplier award from Porsche
- Investment in new plant and machinery gives Schaeffler UK the edge
- Brammer wins major new Tata Steel contract
- Corrosion resistant, low friction, lightweight hybrid bearings boost performance of inline skates
- Large slewing rings for construction machinery
- Rolling bearings and condition monitoring ensure safe elevator rides at The Eiffel Tower
- Bearings for the deep
- Schaeffler unveils new four-wheel drive, battery electric vehicle
- UK manufacturer's turning investment
- Igus celebrates 20 years in the UK
- Boost reliability to maximise equipment effectiveness
- Bearings manufactured to aerospace standard
- Heason Technology launches Thomson 400-series linear motion guide bearing
- Plastic contaminants easily detected with standard tools
- Self-Lube bearings reduce build and maintenance costs
- Schaeffler supports top level sports with engineering know-how
- Dedicated engineer for renewables
- Igus UK awarded ISO14001
- New technologies drive vehicles towards a sustainable future
- Novel bearing and electric motor technology is critical to a new design of electric vehicle
- Optimised protection for main bearing seal
- Linear guidance systems ensure accuracy and reliability of DMG milling centres
- Schaeffler scoops national sustainability prize
- Precision bearings make electric bikes more reliable and energy efficient
- Getting more from combined roller bearings
- Mounting and dismounting of large sized bearings
- Rationalised bearing manufacture
- New Awareness Campaign to prevent bearing counterfeiting
- Heavy load systems from 50kg to 100 tonnes
- Fast turnaround on bearings orders
- Low friction rolling bearings enable greater drive train efficiency in tractors and graders
- Halve machinery breakdowns with latest SKF alignment tools
- Aircraft get sky friendly
- Bearings catalogue
- Tsubaki's custom made chain catalogue
- Prince learns of green drive in Wales
- Linear rail system available with a variety of motor options
- Ring and track motion - the next generation
- Bearings enable precise adjustment of wind turbine blades
- New low friction, maintenance-free plain bushes suit dry-running applications
- Opening up the scope of parallel motion
- Schaeffler joins Low Carbon Vehicle Cluster
- SKF supplies bearings for Zytek's hybrid-electric race car
- Ski safe with Igus
- Schaeffler's complete bearing replacement service minimises downtime for Subsea 7 pipe-lay vessel
- SKF shares engineering knowledge through new training courses
- Bearing extends equipment life in washdown applications
- Bearings drive breakthrough in wave power technology
- Selecting rolling bearings for industrial gearboxes
- Igus solves laser alignment problem in woodworking industry
- A roll for improved efficiency
- Apprentices make sound business sense
- Schaeffler plant produces one-millionth ball screw drive for electromechanical steering systems
- Bearings increase machine availability
- Breaking new safety barriers
- Guide ball bushing for miniature sizes
- Long life wheels for washdown environments
- Low wear, low friction without lubrication
- Mounting and dismounting rolling bearings
- Monorail guidance systems get new calculation software
- NSK solves bakery chain £93,512 per year
- Volvo recognises Schaeffler as an added value supplier
- New hybrid linear bearing combines rolling and sliding
- The benefits of bespoke bearing solutions
- Pushing the boundaries with plastic plain bearings
- The five major benefits of plastic bearings
- FAG spherical roller bearings selected for new retractable roof at Wimbledon's Centre Court
- SKF director receives Tribology Gold Medal
- Five years instead of six months
- Olympic gold with polymer bearings
- A new way of looking at price versus total cost
- Full ceramic bearings now in miniature
- Plastic bearings now offer over ten years' service life
- Tailored training in roller bearings
- Timken aerospace bearings on a roll
- Bearings improve efficiency and safety of marine drives
- SKF renews contract with Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
- Bowman International acquires competitor Oilite Bearings
- Bearings and slides
- John Crane buys Orion to boost bearings offering
- Space saving bearing for compact machine tool
- Bearings
- Benefits of two rails and four wheels
- Copper resources
- Cylindrical bushings
- Metering valves cut lubricant consumption by 25 percent on linear guides
- Rolling bearings
- Stainless steel bearings boost corrosion resistance
- The science of bearing coatings
- Turntable bearings
- Wind catcher
- An integrated assembly approach to precision ball bearings
- Linear plain bearings
- Ball bushings have lubricant reservoir
- Heavy duty rod ends reduce maintenance
- Higher integrity for standard bearings
- New bearings use 30% less energy
- New focus for large diameter bearings
- NSK tailors bearings to the needs of the beverage industry
- Operational costs are reduced
- Solid brass bearing cage design reduces moving mass
- The problem of obsolete bearings
- Linear guidance
- Lubricant-free through the streets of Bangalor
- New distribution centre for THK
- Schaeffler wins manufacturing prize
- Bearing doctor is the antidote to failures
- Knowing what you're really buying?
- Linear guides feature adjustable clearance
- Rolling on air
- Eco benefits of plastic plain bearings
- Lubricant-free with angular compensation
- Lubricantion-free high-temperature micro-bearings
- Maintenance-free polymer ball bearings in new materials and dimensions
- Bearing units
- Reference library
- Linear bearings and guidance systems
- Bearing replacement
- Ceramics for motor cycle bearings
- Cost-effective protection against bearing corrosion
- Polymer bearing is 80 percent lighter than steel
- Roller bearing pillow blocks from Rino
- Rollers offer high rigidity
- Shaft guidance
- Best bearing choices for robot applications
- Profiled rail linear guides carry loads of up to 149 tonnes
- Solid polymer bearings
- Sweet maker reduces machine downtime with change in bearing inserts
- Bearings for performance racing
- Lead-free and custom designed plain bearings
- Linear guides go miniature
- Linear motion guide bearings from UK stock
- Performance polymers in stock bars
- Split roller bearings help to reduce downtime with new options
- Protective materials and coatings for harsh environments
- Bearings thin down to best functional advantage
- Improve availability to lower costs
- Rolling bearings key for energy conservation
- Heavy duty linear motion
- Lightweight linear guides have big capacity
- Linear motion guide bearings include position feedback
- Bearings offer higher capacity
- Linear range has more capacity
- Warnings of bearing failure using vibration analysis
- Igus starts the ball rolling with high temperature bearings
- Single row cylindrical roller bearings made to order
- Thin section bearings get higher ratings
- Vibration analysis detects early failure of bearings
- New linear guide system
- Custom bearings are the key to high performance
- High speed bearings meet CAT scanner requirements
- Mini slide incorporates pneumatic actuator for complete solution
- On the right track with lubrication
- Gearboxes for wind turbines are bearing up
- Bearings for special bikes
- Extolling the virtues of split roller bearings
- Guides make light work for optics
- Low noise and high precision
- New heights for plastic bearings
- Precision machined components
- Reduced maintenance time and cost
- Six times the strength of conventional cage designs
- Stainless steel linear guides
- Tap into real experience
- Bearing maker recognised for its investment in people
- Record-beating run for downhill racer
- Ceramic and hybrid bearings
- Outstanding applications of plastic bearings
- Performance lubricants cut bearing failures
- Rolling element offers the best of both worlds
- The right bearing makes a big difference
- Wheelset bearing kits reduce maintenance costs
- Precision ring track offers conveying solution
- Additional options for guide
- Ball rail benefits for low cost applications
- Building on the benefits of polymer linear bearings
- Cost effective solution to the problem of cage creep
- Cost-effective continuous lubrication
- Production problems are paper tigers
- Easier analysis of vibration
- Food friendly bearings
- Hybrid bearings up to 1m diameter
- Performance lubricants reduce bearing failures
- Tools help with bearing mounting and dismounting
- Adjustable slide systems
- Dual guide with a single edge
- Faster speeds with grooved bearings
- Highlighting the good from the bad
- Linear bearings for harsh areas
- New extreme bearing material
- Rino ring slides
- Simple selection
- Thermoplastic bearing housings
- Turntable bearings are ready to mount
- RA Rodriguez is now AS9120 accredited
- Coatings improve INA FAG bearings in tough conditions
- Ingenious solution to highlight good bearings from bad
- Shafts and bearings from Ondrives
- Compact linear slides cover every application
- Low weight, corrosion-free linear motion system
- Ultra-precise linear motion
- High capacity slide tables
- High temperature bearings
- Marine industry gets revolutionary hinge
- Vee bearings at a reduced cost