Many engineers want to use self-lubricating plastic linear bearings but are challenged with manual applications heavy loads, or struggle with drive force configuration. To reduce some of these headaches, igus created the DryLin WJRM hybrid system of … [Read more...] about How to lower driving force and friction with hybrid linear bearings
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igus to present reliable motion plastic solutions for the machine tool industry at IMTS 2016, booth E-4521
A range of products including cable carrier systems, flexible and guaranteed cables, and self-lubricating bearing solutions will be on display at the upcoming show, September 12-17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. At the biennial IMTS show, motion … [Read more...] about igus to present reliable motion plastic solutions for the machine tool industry at IMTS 2016, booth E-4521
The all-around bearing solutions for food applications
Self-lubricating and maintenance-free bearings made from high-performance iglide A181 offers a range of specialized properties for the food and packaging industries. In the processing and packaging of food and drink, it is critical to avoid … [Read more...] about The all-around bearing solutions for food applications
Igus’ new glide HSD350 offers low cost alternative
In applications that require autoclaving to kill bacteria, steam pressure and high heat can create a range of problems and special considerations for components. For metallic bearings, the high heat and steam used in the autoclaving process requires … [Read more...] about Igus’ new glide HSD350 offers low cost alternative
Igus motion plastics car wraps up 20,000 mile customer tour
After ten months of travel across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the igus car has returned to home base in Rhode Island. For nearly a year, the igus motion plastics tour has traveled across North America, visiting with more than 4,000 … [Read more...] about Igus motion plastics car wraps up 20,000 mile customer tour
iGlide bearings standards program
The world’s largest standard range of self lubricating bearings expand to imperial dimensions. At your finger tips, the most cost-effective bearing that is guaranteed to work. 16 full range materials, 940 inch-standard articles; glide standard range … [Read more...] about iGlide bearings standards program
Heavy-duty plain bearings for off-highway applications
Igus Inc. has developed a new bearing specially made for rugged operating conditions typical of construction equipment and agricultural machines. The heavy-duty iglidur TX1 plain bearing is built to handle high loads, dirty conditions and temperature … [Read more...] about Heavy-duty plain bearings for off-highway applications
Detectable plastics for maximum safety in foods
In the food and packaging industry, the highest safety standards apply. To protect consumers, food must be free of contaminants of any kind. As part of its ball and spherical bearing series, igus offers plastic products that are lubricant-free and at … [Read more...] about Detectable plastics for maximum safety in foods
New iglide F2 ESD bearing material
Uncontrolled static discharges may negatively affect electronic components, can hinder production processes, or even contribute to fire risk. In certain industries, such as textile manufacturing, particles and flying debris are attracted by … [Read more...] about New iglide F2 ESD bearing material
High-tech, lightweight alternative to ball bearings
DryLin R round linear bearings are dimensionally equivalent to standard recirculating ball bearings, and made of dry-running, tribologically-optimized iglide plastic plain bearing materials. With an excellent price to performance ratio and available … [Read more...] about High-tech, lightweight alternative to ball bearings