Lowering costs and raising service life with no external lubrication and a reduction in maintenance work, everything delivered immediately from stock - that is the core idea and the objective of all iglide polymer plain bearings. The igus plain … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free plain bearings
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drylin T – Linear guide systems
drylin T linear guide systems were specially developed for applications in automation and handling systems. The design objective was a rugged linear guide for application in the most diverse - and also extreme - environments. They have the same … [Read more...] about drylin T – Linear guide systems
How do you use the igus bearing product selector?
There are hundreds of iglide bearing options for different industries and applications, including automotive, medical equipment, agriculture, and beyond. IGUS created the iglide Product Selector to help customers find the perfect bearing for your … [Read more...] about How do you use the igus bearing product selector?
Igus drylin bearings for noise reduction
Drylin self-lubricating bearings reduce noise in machines in addition to the many other benefits of plastic bearings. In the following video, we see how quiet igus self-lubricating bearings are compared to a linear ball … [Read more...] about Igus drylin bearings for noise reduction
16 Standards for iglide bearings
The world's largest standard range for self-lubricating bearings, expanded. 16 full-range materials, 1,321 new products: iglide standard range now with over 3,000 dimensions for the most challenging bearing solutions. From high temperatures to … [Read more...] about 16 Standards for iglide bearings
igus’ self-lubricating, maintenance free ball bearings
For control systems on automobiles and other applications where space and weight restrictions can be problematic, new thin xiros ball bearings from igus are available in accordance with DIN 625 for rotary controls. The xiros 67 and 68 thin ring … [Read more...] about igus’ self-lubricating, maintenance free ball bearings
Searching for creative plastic bearing applications
igus is launching its 8th manus award competition, The application phase for the 2017 manus competition is now underway, continuing through February 24th, and awards of up to 5,000 euros will be presented at April’s Hanover Trade Show in … [Read more...] about Searching for creative plastic bearing applications
Instant technical support from igus
Personal technical support is now available instantly by chatting live with igus technical representatives on the igus website. For help with specifying parts, receiving quotes, solving application problems and troubleshooting mechanical issues, … [Read more...] about Instant technical support from igus
Plastic linear plain bearings vs. PTFE-lined plain bearings
By Matt Mowry, Product Manager, drylin linear systems, igus Inc. Linear plain bearings are becoming commonplace in today’s manufacturing industry. As technologies and material sciences have advanced, so have the capabilities of linear plain … [Read more...] about Plastic linear plain bearings vs. PTFE-lined plain bearings
6 reasons to use plastic spherical bearings
When starting work on a new project that requires motion control, one of the most important considerations is what bearings to use. It’s easy to fall back on what you’ve been using for years instead of rocking the boat with new ideas or concepts. You … [Read more...] about 6 reasons to use plastic spherical bearings
