How much CO2 is released into the atmosphere as a result of plastic bearings production? For the first time, igus, the motion plastics specialist, is publishing precise CO2 footprints for many of its self-lubricating, maintenance-free iglide polymer … [Read more...] about igus shows the CO2 footprint for lubrication-free tribo-plain bearings
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New polymer spherical ball from igus strengthens food safety
To make food processing facilities and machinery even safer, igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, is launching a new standard in the form of the high-performance plastic iglide A181 as a spherical ball material for the igubal Food … [Read more...] about New polymer spherical ball from igus strengthens food safety
igus expert scheduled to speak at IMTS
Michael Patterson, igus smart plastics industry manager, will be a guest speaker at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. Patterson will be sharing his insights on intelligent monitoring at the conference on Monday, September … [Read more...] about igus expert scheduled to speak at IMTS
Hybrid rolling bearings from igus now available with calculable service life
Motion plastics expert igus has recently introduced a service life calculator tool for their WJRM line of hybrid rolling bearings. This lesser-known product line combines drylin® linear bearing technology with ball bearings to reduce friction, making … [Read more...] about Hybrid rolling bearings from igus now available with calculable service life
Self-lubricating rod ends: plastic-metal hybrid for higher loads in the food sector
Constant relubrication of metallic bearing points in the food industry costs time and money and increases the risk of contamination. Maintenance-free igubal spherical bearings from igus are an economical and safe alternative. Now igus, the motion … [Read more...] about Self-lubricating rod ends: plastic-metal hybrid for higher loads in the food sector
Wear-resistant and quiet: igus develops a new two-component ball bearing
The combination of design and material creates a quiet, durable tribo ball bearing for high speeds As a result of continuous research and development, igus is now introducing an innovative two-component (2K) ball bearing. The xiros bearing, which … [Read more...] about Wear-resistant and quiet: igus develops a new two-component ball bearing
igus participates in green revolution for shipping
Eco-friendly technology from a sailmaker in Spain is poised to revolutionize the shipping industry with systems including maintenance-free plain and radial deep-groove ball bearings from igus. Based in Barcelona, Bound 4 Blue, S.L. (bound4blue) … [Read more...] about igus participates in green revolution for shipping
Assemble and disassemble igus linear bearings unit in just one step
The motion plastics specialist igus has introduced an exciting new approach for linear carriages — a clip mechanism that enables easy installation and removal from the linear guide in just a few seconds. Whether it's building technology, … [Read more...] about Assemble and disassemble igus linear bearings unit in just one step
igus adds inch sizes to the interchangeable spherical bearing line
igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers' machines, has expanded its igubal insert bearing line to include inner diameters sizes of 1.0, 1.5, and 2-in. Until now, the low-cost igubal spherical … [Read more...] about igus adds inch sizes to the interchangeable spherical bearing line
New igus slewing ring bearings
igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers' machines, has expanded its PRT slewing ring bearing series with an incredibly compact slewing ring for even more space savings. Installing drives and … [Read more...] about New igus slewing ring bearings
