Tipping vehicles reliably mounted without grease and rust

Wye used hydraulic cylinders in scissor lifts, which provide the lifting mechanism for tipper vehicles. Metal bearings were initially used in the bearing positions. Due to the damp and dirty working environment of the vehicles on construction sites or in agricultural operations, there were repeated failures because the bearings rusted. The developers were therefore looking for an alternative that was corrosion-free, easy to install and cost-effective.

The metal bearings were quickly replaced with lubrication-free igutex ® TX1 high-load bearings, which are extremely wear-resistant and dimensionally stable thanks to their long-fibre winding design. The solid lubricants contained in the plastic mean that no additional lubrication is required, eliminating the usual maintenance requirements and the worry of corrosion.