igus has developed a sensor for its smart plastics software that calculates the remaining service life of energy chains, cables, linear guides, and plain bearings during operation. The i.cee:local sensor from igus optimizes the life of the system, … [Read more...] about igus unveils new sensor for predictive maintenance
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Igus sees 30% online growth amid pandemic
An increase in the pace of innovation and emphasis on expanding its digital presence in the face of a worldwide pandemic helped igus increase online sales by 30% in 2020. Innovations range from telescopic robot tube packages to dry-running ball … [Read more...] about Igus sees 30% online growth amid pandemic
New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
igus has introduced a new bearing with an improved iglide material, TX2, which offers self-lubricating and maintenance-free properties for heavy-duty applications. TX2 increases wear resistance by a factor of 3.5 in load ranges with more than 100 … [Read more...] about New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
The new iglidur TX2 plain bushings were developed for use in particularly highly loaded bearing locations. Due to its incorporated solid lubricants, the high-strength, wound construction ensures for a low-friction and maintenance-free operation - … [Read more...] about igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
Plastic waste that would otherwise pollute the environment can now be reused as a valuable raw material through a 25-minute chemical recycling process. igus, the Germany-based motion plastics specialist, is helping to support the initiative by … [Read more...] about igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
Hands-free door opener provides sanitary-safe entry
Newly-developed hands-free door openers by a New York City-based design company make the task easier while also providing an affordable, easy-to-install device that promotes contactless, sanitary-safe entry. The patent-pending hands-free openers … [Read more...] about Hands-free door opener provides sanitary-safe entry
Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted
The manus award celebrates its tenth anniversary and introduces its first sustainability prize. Nominations are open for the manus award from igus, which honors extraordinary and unique use of the company’s high-performance plastics in product … [Read more...] about Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted
Igus announces the 10th annual manus competition for polymer bearings in 2021
There are few machine components that are more under-appreciated than maintenance-free polymer bearings. Millions of these "discretely" carry out their work in the truest sense of the word — in a huge range of devices, equipment, and machines. Yet … [Read more...] about Igus announces the 10th annual manus competition for polymer bearings in 2021
igus launches first catalogue range for intelligent plain bearings
isense plain bearings detect wear and warn of machine failure in good time Presented last year as a prototype, igus has now developed its first isense plain bearing series with five iglidur materials for predictive maintenance. Whether in the … [Read more...] about igus launches first catalogue range for intelligent plain bearings
igus bearings beat the heat in solar racing cars
Motion plastics from igus helped 70 students from Germany develop a solar-powered vehicle that traveled nearly 1,900 miles in the Australian desert at the World Solar Challenge. Team Sonnenwagen Aachen from RWTH Aachen University developed their … [Read more...] about igus bearings beat the heat in solar racing cars
