igus has developed the world’s first intelligent plain bearing, a high-performance plastic that warns of failure and allows machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance. Plain bearings have to … [Read more...]
igus bearings help drive new piece of sports equipment
Wear-resistant plain bearings from igus are key parts in The Curfboard, a new type of sports equipment that combines a surfboard and skateboard and requires strength under extreme loads. Developers at curfboard, a company in Munich, Germany, chose … [Read more...]
igus develops world’s first intelligent plain bearing
igus has developed the world’s first intelligent plain bearing, a high-performance plastic that warns of failure and allows machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance. Plain bearings have to … [Read more...]
igus develops exchange bearing for linear guides
igus has developed an exchange bearing for its drylin W linear guides that allows for swift replacement in high-frequency applications. To execute the exchange, users simply unlock the bearing, push out the old liner and replace it. The exchange … [Read more...]
igus develops FDA-compliant liner for food industry
igus has developed an FDA compliant liner made from high-performance plastic that is suitable for the special hygienic requirements of the food and beverage industry. The liner, made with igus’ iglide A160 material, is also EU-compliant. igus, the … [Read more...]
Pivot doors perform easily and reliably with plastic bearings from igus
Plastic bearings from igus help provide smooth and maintenance-free performance in hinges of pivot doors for an innovative and growing manufacturer in Belgium. PortaPivot, which is known throughout the industry for its simple and stylish designs, … [Read more...]
igus opens entries for manus Awards
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, is accepting applications for the coveted manus award, which honors manufacturers that design products that include the company’s maintenance-free plastic bushings and bearing … [Read more...]
igus part helps students design child-proof lock
Students from a prestigious technical university in Germany developed a child safety lock for cleaning agent bottles that includes a lubrication-free bearing manufactured by igus. Nearly 94,000 calls are made each year to the Poison Information … [Read more...]
Igus plastic bushings podium across the cycling world
Over the past several years, thermo-plastic bushings have burst onto the cycling scene incontrovertibly. Both frame and component manufacturers are curious to see whether the durability reports are true. The technology has garnered healthy debate … [Read more...]
SoftWheel wheelchair suspension uses plastic igus bushings
By Thomas Renner || Engineers at SoftWheel were recently looking to improve wheel-rim suspension to make wheelchair riding significantly more comfortable and efficient for users. The Israeli company developed four technologies for its SoftWheels … [Read more...]
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