igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components with the purpose to increase the service life of customers' machines, has expanded the range of self-lubricating and maintenance-free xiros® guide rollers to include a dissipative variant made of … [Read more...] about The rotating lightning conductor: new guide roller from igus protects against sparks
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As strong as a tree: bionic design makes igus plastic pillow blocks robust
New igubal pillow blocks are a maintenance-free, economically effective alternative to classic cast iron housing bearings Nature is frequently a model for engineering materials, and the new igubal pillow block from igus – based on the design … [Read more...] about As strong as a tree: bionic design makes igus plastic pillow blocks robust
New igus material for the food industry
igus has developed a new wear-resistant material for high-temperature applications that will help ensure reliable and durable operation and will be especially beneficial for the food and packaging industries. The new material, iglide AX500, is a … [Read more...] about New igus material for the food industry
Solar boat moves along easily with igus bearings
Students in Poland have designed a solar-powered speedboat that includes high-performance motion plastics from igus in the assembly’s steering system. Called Solaris, the students from Wroclaw installed lubrication- and maintenance-free bearings … [Read more...] about Solar boat moves along easily with igus bearings
Greater efficiency in production with igus lightweight iglidepolymer linear bearings
New, cost-effective drylin linear bearing ensures fast, lubrication-free movements. igus, a motion plastics specialist, showcases what plastics can do with its first drylin W linear bearing made entirely of tribo-polymers. The linear bearing has … [Read more...] about Greater efficiency in production with igus lightweight iglidepolymer linear bearings
igus unveils new sensor for predictive maintenance
igus has developed a sensor for its smart plastics software that calculates the remaining service life of energy chains, cables, linear guides, and plain bearings during operation. The i.cee:local sensor from igus optimizes the life of the system, … [Read more...] about igus unveils new sensor for predictive maintenance
Igus sees 30% online growth amid pandemic
An increase in the pace of innovation and emphasis on expanding its digital presence in the face of a worldwide pandemic helped igus increase online sales by 30% in 2020. Innovations range from telescopic robot tube packages to dry-running ball … [Read more...] about Igus sees 30% online growth amid pandemic
New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
igus has introduced a new bearing with an improved iglide material, TX2, which offers self-lubricating and maintenance-free properties for heavy-duty applications. TX2 increases wear resistance by a factor of 3.5 in load ranges with more than 100 … [Read more...] about New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
The new iglidur TX2 plain bushings were developed for use in particularly highly loaded bearing locations. Due to its incorporated solid lubricants, the high-strength, wound construction ensures for a low-friction and maintenance-free operation - … [Read more...] about igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
Plastic waste that would otherwise pollute the environment can now be reused as a valuable raw material through a 25-minute chemical recycling process. igus, the Germany-based motion plastics specialist, is helping to support the initiative by … [Read more...] about igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
