igus announces it has developed a new polymer bearing material called iglide JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This innovation marks an important step in the company's efforts to … [Read more...] about igus introduces new environmentally-friendly PFAS- and PTFE-free bearing material
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Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components from igus. The … [Read more...] about Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components from igus. The … [Read more...] about Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Research shows value of plastics over grease
Many bearing points are protected against environmental influences and wear by so-called loss lubrication, where grease is pressed out from inside the machine and enters the environment. This is said to result in 27 million tons of lubricating grease … [Read more...] about Research shows value of plastics over grease
igus unveils AI-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe
Getting customer applications ready for sustainable Industry 4.0: to this end, igus relies on AI-supported low-cost robotics, smart maintenance, and AI-based online tools such as the igusGO app, which shows the optimization potential of crane … [Read more...] about igus unveils AI-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe
igus launches iglide i230 3D printing material for high-temperature applications
During SLS, a printer melts plastic powder layer by layer to form bearings and other components. However, parts made from standard SLS printing materials — such as PA (nylon) 12 — are generally limited to applications less than 80°C. Higher … [Read more...] about igus launches iglide i230 3D printing material for high-temperature applications
New igus Smart Fixed flange bearings unlock predictive maintenance
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
New igus Smart Fixed Flange Bearings unlock predictive maintenance
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
igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
The motion plastics specialist igus® has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled plastic. The bearing, iglide® ECO P210, is a chemical-resistant variant that has been added to the company's iglide ECO series. The iglide ECO series is … [Read more...] about igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
Automation in the food service industry with igus: Space saver for cramped spaces
It conjures up fresh and healthy dishes without human assistance and is intended to relieve restaurateurs of the pressure of the shortage of skilled workers: the robotic kitchen from the French company Cook-e. So that the electromechanical cooking … [Read more...] about Automation in the food service industry with igus: Space saver for cramped spaces
