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Plain Bearings + Bushings

New igus Smart Fixed flange bearings unlock predictive maintenance

February 7, 2024 By Mike Santora

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Constructed from self-lubricating, high-performance plastic, the bearings feature an integrated abrasion sensor, thin circuit board, and cableless battery supply. Wear interrupts the board's conductor paths, causing the electronics to lose the … [Read more...] about New igus Smart Fixed flange bearings unlock predictive maintenance

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New igus Smart Fixed Flange Bearings unlock predictive maintenance

January 18, 2024 By Mike Santora

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igus, a global manufacturer of motion plastics, has developed intelligent two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings with wireless sensing capabilities for wear detection, enabling condition monitoring and preventing costly machine … [Read more...] about New igus Smart Fixed Flange Bearings unlock predictive maintenance

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Vesconite Bearings launches dedicated jet-ski webstore for replacement pump sets

December 12, 2023 By Mike Santora

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Vesconite Bearings, a global leader in high-performance bearing and wear part solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new jet-ski webstore. The webstore can be accessed at https://www.vesconite.com/store/jetski/. The Vesconite jet-ski … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings launches dedicated jet-ski webstore for replacement pump sets

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Advantages of plastic bushings

November 30, 2023 By Mike Santora

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As outlined above, composite plastic bushings often outperform metal bushings. Some of the other advantages of using composite plastic bushings in place of metal bushings include: Customizable composites to meet different engineering criteria. … [Read more...] about Advantages of plastic bushings

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Why do plastic bushings outperform metal bushings?

November 30, 2023 By Mike Santora

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Composite plastic bushings consist of thermoplastic alloys and solid lubricants with the addition of a fiber matrix for reinforcement. They are made from a wide range of low-cost plastics (such as nylon, UHMW, polyethylene, and Teflon) and more … [Read more...] about Why do plastic bushings outperform metal bushings?

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New two-component injection-molded heavy-duty plain bearings from igus for high mechanical loads

September 27, 2023 By Mike Santora

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igus, a leading global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers' machines, has introduced a new two-component injection-molded heavy-duty plain bearing for high mechanical loads. A first for the construction … [Read more...] about New two-component injection-molded heavy-duty plain bearings from igus for high mechanical loads

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A 70% longer service life for linear bushings

August 16, 2023 By Mike Santora

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More stable linear bushings with an optional plastic housing for more cost-effective bushings 20% higher load capacity thanks to an optimized production process Cost benefits thanks to longer service life and slimline design Available from … [Read more...] about A 70% longer service life for linear bushings

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Hitemp 160 pump bushings successfully tested in harsh fuming sulphuric acid

August 15, 2023 By Mike Santora

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Vesconite Bearings is pleased to announce the successful testing of its Hitemp 160 machined bushings in a demanding application in South Korea. The client, a prominent industrial entity, carried out testing by fully submerging the bushings in an … [Read more...] about Hitemp 160 pump bushings successfully tested in harsh fuming sulphuric acid

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An injection-molded polymer plain bearing in just seven days

August 10, 2023 By Mike Santora

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igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, has introduced a solution for automotive designers and buyers who need unique components for prototypes and series production quickly. Previously, they had to wait up to six weeks to get the … [Read more...] about An injection-molded polymer plain bearing in just seven days

Filed Under: Lubrication, Plain Bearings + Bushings Tagged With: igus

igus introduces new food contact sample box for hygienic applications

July 27, 2023 By Mike Santora

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igus is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new sample box for its igubal Food Contact (FC) spherical bearing product line. The new sample box allows customers in the food and beverage industry to evaluate the quality and advantages of the … [Read more...] about igus introduces new food contact sample box for hygienic applications

Filed Under: Lubrication, Plain Bearings + Bushings Tagged With: igus

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