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
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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
igus polymer technology helps stroke patients to rehabilitate during physiotherapy
drylin linear systems and iglide plain bearings from igus provide lubrication and maintenance-free adjustment of advanced robotic exoskeleton for stroke patients. Many stroke patients worldwide suffer from hemiplegia (partial paralysis). … [Read more...] about igus polymer technology helps stroke patients to rehabilitate during physiotherapy
Metal out, plastic in: igus presents new tribological plain bearings
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has extended its range of iglide tribological plain bearings for applications with special loads. The materials iglide M210 and M260 are new to the range. They enable a quick … [Read more...] about Metal out, plastic in: igus presents new tribological plain bearings
New igus bar stock for food, continuous operation, and high media resistance
Round bars made of tribo-plastics are suitable for maintenance-free special components in a wide variety of environments igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has expanded its wide range of iglide plastic bar stock … [Read more...] about New igus bar stock for food, continuous operation, and high media resistance
Set for growth: igus names 5 new Vice Presidents for North America
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it has selected a new leadership team for its North American business unit in Providence, Rhode Island. The North American leadership group now includes: Tom Miller, Vice President … [Read more...] about Set for growth: igus names 5 new Vice Presidents for North America