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In addition to sintered bearings with different surface materials, such as bronze, Rotary Wave also requested our
iglidur Z plain bearings so as to carry out comparison tests. The aim was to find a maintenance-free and corrosion-resistant solution for underwater use. With our online tools, the customer was able to quickly access all the necessary technical information regarding the bearings and materials, so that they could determine the best possible solution. After a direct comparison with sintered bearings and a special focus on the wear behaviour in marine environments, Rotary Wave finally opted for the plain bearings made of iglidur Z. The wear-resistant material had been specially designed for high loads in continuous operation. Also important when used in the sea: due to their self-lubricating specifications, the iglidur plain bearings don't require external lubrication. This means that no lubricants can end up in the marine environment.