Keeping Wastewater Treatment Flowing: How igubal® JEM Bearings Make a Difference

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Wastewater treatment plants are tough environments. Equipment runs around the clock, exposed to moisture, chemicals, and abrasive sludge. Bearings—often overlooked—play a critical role in keeping everything moving. But when traditional metal bearings fail due to rust or wear, the consequences can be costly.

That’s why more facilities across ASEAN are switching to igus® igubal® JEM spherical insert bearings. These polymer bearings are built for wet, dirty, and corrosive conditions—and they do it all without lubrication or maintenance.


🧪 Designed for Demanding Conditions

The igubal® bearings are made from high-performance polymers known for:

  • Low moisture absorption
  • High chemical resistance
  • Low friction and wear
  • Vibration damping
  • Dry-running capability

These properties make JEM bearings ideal for wastewater applications like agitators, scrapers, pumps, and conveyors, where metal bearings often struggle to survive. 

These bearings are up to 80% lighter than UC ball bearings and up to 40% more cost-effective than UC ball bearings. Additionally, they are a 1:1 replacement for metal inserts, making retrofitting simple and cost effective. 

🔄 Built-In Self-Alignment

Wastewater systems are rarely perfect. Misalignment happens—whether from vibration, uneven loads, or structural shifts. igubal® JEM bearings feature a spherical ball design that allows for self-alignment, reducing stress on surrounding components and improving system reliability.

🧼 Maintenance-Free and Hygienic

In wastewater treatment, cleanliness and uptime are non-negotiable. Because igubal® JEM bearings run dry, they eliminate the need for grease—reducing contamination risks and simplifying maintenance routines.

According to igus Malaysia, these bearings are particularly effective in heavily contaminated environments, where metal bearings often require frequent relubrication. The embedded solid lubricants in igubal® JEM allow for continuous dry operation, even in sludge-heavy conditions.

📊 Real-World Impact

Here’s how igubal® JEM bearings compare to traditional metal bearings in wastewater applications:

Featureigubal® JEM BearingsMetal Bearings
LubricationSelf-lubricatingRequires grease/oil
Corrosion ResistanceExcellentModerate to poor
Chemical ResistanceHighVariable
WeightUp to 80% lighterHeavy
InstallationTool-free, fastOften requires redesign
MaintenanceNoneRegular servicing needed

   
                          

🌏 Built for ASEAN Conditions


Whether you're managing a facility in Singapore, Malaysia, or anywhere else in ASEAN, igubal® JEM bearings are built to handle the region’s humid climate, high contamination levels, and demanding operational schedules.

👉 Explore igubal® JEM bearings in Singapore
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Download our whitepaper to learn more: 
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