Bearings in a shunting locomotive made maintenance-free

igus offers a wide range of solutions for shunting locomotives. From drylin drive technology and PRT slewing ring bearings to bar stock plates and tribotape. All these components contain high-performance polymers and are optimised for low wear and low friction to guarantee a long service life. This is why igus components are used under high tensile and compressive forces in shunting locomotives. Thanks to incorporated solid lubricants, the igus components do not require any additional lubricants and are therefore maintenance-free. drylin linear guides are used to adapt the coupling to the wagon height. In the joints of a screw coupling, a long service life can be achieved with iglidur plain bearings without costly maintenance and PRT slewing ring bearings offer smooth adjustment by hand or motorised. With metallic components such as coupling hooks that rub against each other, the wear can be significantly reduced by means of iglidur bar stock plates or even thinner tribotape.