What keeps India's taxis moving?

The three-wheeled vehicles have a special mechanism that keeps the vehicle stable during braking. This anti-dive device is a connection mechanism with four rods. The main hub at this connection is guided by an iglidur RN56 self-lubricating bearing. The load on the bearing is the load of the vehicle plus the weight of the passengers and the inertia forces, making around three tonnes in total, with a pivoting motion.

Lubricant-free through the streets of Bangalore
Previously, a bronze bushing with lubrication grooves and punched holes with graphite filling at the edge were being used. The drivers reported that lubrication regularly failed, which meant the bearings wore out quickly and the clearance increased. Other problems prevalent were loud noises, heavy juddering of the handlebars or even tipping of the rickshaw during braking. igus developed a comprehensive new concept to solve this problem, both in terms of the wear parameters and a lubricant-free solution for use on dirty and uneven streets. Comfort for both the driver and the passengers have been significantly improved at the same time.