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Lehrter train station in Berlin: The roof structure of Europe’s largest train station spans 300 m of platforms and contains numerous ELGES spherical plain bearings and bolt systems (Photograph courtesy of Computersimulation (C) Archimation, Berlin)

We have performed comprehensive testing using in-house test stands to ensure the moisture resistance of the connection between the sliding layer and the support body: The sliding material does

not swell or stick to metal and is resistant to most chemicals. Numerous applications over many years have confirmed this result (see our “References” section at the end of this brochure). The fact

that all Components are designed to match each other makes all Elgoglide® coated plain bearings particularly wear resistant. That’s why they keep working year after year.

Tested ELGES quality:The bearing systems supplied consist of special-design spherical plain bearings – lined with Elgoglide® – and Bolts/shafts

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