igus has developed the world’s first intelligent plain bearing, a high-performance plastic that warns of failure and allows machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance. Plain bearings have to … [Read more...] about igus develops world’s first intelligent plain bearing
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igus develops exchange bearing for linear guides
igus has developed an exchange bearing for its drylin W linear guides that allows for swift replacement in high-frequency applications. To execute the exchange, users simply unlock the bearing, push out the old liner and replace it. The exchange … [Read more...] about igus develops exchange bearing for linear guides
igus develops FDA-compliant liner for food industry
igus has developed an FDA compliant liner made from high-performance plastic that is suitable for the special hygienic requirements of the food and beverage industry. The liner, made with igus’ iglide A160 material, is also EU-compliant. igus, the … [Read more...] about igus develops FDA-compliant liner for food industry
Pivot doors perform easily and reliably with plastic bearings from igus
Plastic bearings from igus help provide smooth and maintenance-free performance in hinges of pivot doors for an innovative and growing manufacturer in Belgium. PortaPivot, which is known throughout the industry for its simple and stylish designs, … [Read more...] about Pivot doors perform easily and reliably with plastic bearings from igus
igus opens entries for manus Awards
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, is accepting applications for the coveted manus award, which honors manufacturers that design products that include the company’s maintenance-free plastic bushings and bearing … [Read more...] about igus opens entries for manus Awards
igus part helps students design child-proof lock
Students from a prestigious technical university in Germany developed a child safety lock for cleaning agent bottles that includes a lubrication-free bearing manufactured by igus. Nearly 94,000 calls are made each year to the Poison Information … [Read more...] about igus part helps students design child-proof lock
Igus plastic bushings podium across the cycling world
Over the past several years, thermo-plastic bushings have burst onto the cycling scene incontrovertibly. Both frame and component manufacturers are curious to see whether the durability reports are true. The technology has garnered healthy debate … [Read more...] about Igus plastic bushings podium across the cycling world
SoftWheel wheelchair suspension uses plastic igus bushings
By Thomas Renner || Engineers at SoftWheel were recently looking to improve wheel-rim suspension to make wheelchair riding significantly more comfortable and efficient for users. The Israeli company developed four technologies for its SoftWheels … [Read more...] about SoftWheel wheelchair suspension uses plastic igus bushings
Igus: Four ways to drive a slewing ring bearing
By Preston Souza | PRT Product Specialist, igus® Inc Slewing ring bearings are used in rotating and turntable applications. Traditionally, slewing ring bearings were designed in a style similar to ball bearings. Today, however, there are … [Read more...] about Igus: Four ways to drive a slewing ring bearing
igus launches modular trade show stand in North America
Arrive, open, display and discuss. With its mobile trade show, igus offers engineers the opportunity to experience innovations in motion plastics firsthand. Now in the fifth year of its European roadshow, where igus has visited its 1,000th company, … [Read more...] about igus launches modular trade show stand in North America
