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The energy required to produce one
material (converted to litres of oil).
Source: Clausthal University of Technology
In contrast to metallic plain and rolling bearings, iglidurŪ
plastic plain bearings from igusŪ require no oil or grease for
lubrication.
A study has found that no less than
machine lubricants currently used in
seeps into soil and waters or evaporates
the atmosphere. According to a research
team of chemists, mechanical engineers
environmentalists from the RWTH in
estimates for Germany alone consume
tonnes per year. This corresponds to
required to fi ll 8,000 tankers.
0
6
8
10
12
16
14
2
4 Required energy in oil [
l]
Aluminum Steel
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