About Fluro Gelenklager
FLURO Gelenklager GMBH is a family-owned company with an excellent reputation for manufacturing high precision and high quality Spherical Plain Bearings and Rod Ends since 1976. They offer an impressive range of standard parts & in addition; they have custom capabilities to make even the most complex and demanding parts. From the beginning FLURO Gelenklager`s goal was to provide customers the best advice and support with their quality, speed and flexibility-this approach has facilitated their growth as one of the world leading manufacturers of spherical plain bearings, rod ends and supporting components.
Fluro Rod Ends
Fluro Gelenklager manufacture K and E series Rod Ends to DIN ISO 12240-4 in a large range of sizes, materials and liner options. All series are readily available in male & female threads, as well as right and left hand threads in various pitches. This range can be found in the Rod Ends & Spherical Bearings Catalogue below.
Fluro Spherical Bearings
Like the Rod Ends, Fluro Gelenklager Spherical Bearings manufacture K and E series Rod Ends to DIN ISO 12240-1 in a large range of sizes, materials and liner options. This range can be found in the Rod Ends & Spherical Bearings Catalogue below.
Rod Ends and Spherical Plain Bearings for motor sport
As well as their standard range, Fluro Gelenklager produce a range of high-performance rod ends and spherical plain bearings for motor sport applications.
Fluro`s Motor Sport (MS) series features and characteristics:
- Housing forged from heat-treated steel to 42CrMo4, nickel plated with high polish finish.
- Ball made to bearing steel 100Cr6, hardened, ground, polished, chromium plated.
- Preloaded bearing fit, “zero” tolerance (tight fit).
- Insert made from stainless steel to 1.4571 with PTFE liner bonded to the inner surface, alternative for
extra heavy-duty steel to 45S20, zinc plated. - Available in female, male, right and left hand thread; standard and fine thread versions. On request
with threaded bolt.
The Range
Motorsport Rod Ends Series K
- GIXSW..MS female thread, maintenance free-Teflon Liner
- GAXSW..MS male thread, maintenance free-Teflon Liner
Motor Sport Spherical Plain Bearings Series K
- GXSW..MS smaller outside diameter, maintenance free-Teflon Liner
- GXOW..MS larger outside diameter, maintenance free-Teflon Liner
- GXO..ICR (RR) extra heavy duty, larger outside diameter, steel on steel-regreasable, stainless steel
Motor Sport Spherical Plain Bearings Series E
- -GE..EC-NIRO MS stainless steel, maintenance free-Teflon Liner
- -GE..FW-NIRO MS stainless steel, maintenance free-Teflon Liner
Accessories
- Locking Nuts
- Rubber Boots
- Rubber Seals
- High Misalignment Bushings
This range can be found in the Rod Ends & Spherical Bearings For Motor Sport Catalogue below.
Fluro Stainless Rod Ends and Spherical Plain Bearings
Fluro offers an extensive range of Stainless Steel Spherical plain bearings and Rod Ends for use under high dynamic tensile and compressive loads in corrosive environments. With 4 different options, Fluro is sure to have a Stainless Steel option that meets your requirements.
RR Series
Materials: Housing made of stainless steel to 1.4057, forged, polished, from size 40 turned; insert made of stainless steel to 1.4571, with PTFE liner bonded to the inner surface; ball made of stainless steel to 1.4034 , hardened, ground, polished
Advantages: Stainless, maintenance-free
Application examples: Machines and plants in the non-food & food sector (e.g. lift and transport systems, bearing and conveyor technology, filling plants, packing and paper processing machines, weighing/measuring/dosing and testing technology), buses, railway vehicles, cable cars, agricultural machines, grain and fodder processing
RR.316 Series
Materials: Housing made of stainless steel to 1.4057, forged, polished, from size 40 turned; insert made of stainless steel to 1.4571, with PTFE liner bonded to the inner surface; ball made of stainless steel to 1.4044 , ground, polished
Advantages: Stainless, maintenance-free, suitable for aggressive cleaning/disinfection
Application examples: Processing of fruit and vegetables, production of pasta, bread and pastries, poultry,
meat and fish processing
NIRO Series
Materials: Housing made of stainless steel to 1.4044, turned; insert made of stainless steel to 1.4571, with
PTFE liner bonded to the inner surface; ball made of stainless steel to 1.4044, ground, polished
Advantages: Stainless, maintenance-free, suitable for aggressive cleaning/disinfection; meets highest corrosion requirements
Sterile, clean-room area (healthcare), chemical industry, medical technology, bio- tech, pharmaceutics, aircraft and ship building, marine technology, food processing (e.g. dairy plants, ice- cream production, coffee processing and coffee roasting), beverages industry (e.g. breweries), oil, soap and textile industry, dyeworks
Fluroglide Wear Solid and Fluroglide Media Solid Spherical Bearings and Rod Ends for Heavy Duty and Harsh Environments
Fluro`s high-performance fabric FLUROGLIDE® exceeds normal fabrics in terms of load-bearing capacity by a significant factor.
The special PTFE liner will also be your first choice due to its performance advantages
- Completely maintenance-free
- Developed for maximum static and dynamic loads
- Low Stiction
- Increased Wear and Life Properties
FLUROGLIDE® WEAR SOLID High Performance PTFE Liner has been developed for extreme static and dynamic loads.
FLUROGLIDE® MEDIA SOLID High Performance PTFE Liner has been developed for media resistance such as moisture, grease and oil.
Aviation and Aerospace
Aviation and Aerospace require precision parts with high tensile strength and pressure resistance against extreme external conditions and corrosion resistance. Correct material choice is important, materials such as high-alloyed steels, titanium or high-strength aluminium alloys place high demands on the machining technology.
Fluro`s many years of experience in the processing of almost all machinable materials makes them an efficient and reliable partner for aviation applications. As a manufacturer, Fluro`s capabilities cover standard, of the shelf parts and modules as well as customised solutions.
Fluro Hydraulic Rod Ends and Spherical Plain Bearings
Fluro Gelenklager offer a large range of rod ends and spherical bearings for hydraulic applications. On offer is female headed and weldable versions, as well as Stainless Steel on request. This range can be found in the Rod Ends & Spherical Bearings below.
Additional Products and Accessories
As well as their extensive range of Rod Ends and Spherical Bearings, Fluro also offer the following products.
- Angle Joints
- Fork Heads/Fork Ball Joints
- Cylindrical Bushings
- Rubbert Boots and Washer Seals
- High Misalignment Bushes
