For years, iglide plastic bearings have been successfully replacing needle bearings. iglide plastics are injection-molded and embedded with solid lubricants, making the bearings 100% self-lubricating, maintenance-free and corrosion-resistant. … [Read more...] about Igus’ iglide instead of needle bearings?
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Maintenance-free bearings help pool owners keep it clean
A company in Austria has designed a swimming pool cleaning device with maintenance-free polymer ball bearings from igus that helps people keep their water crystal clear. igus, which is based in Cologne, Germany, runs its North American operations … [Read more...] about Maintenance-free bearings help pool owners keep it clean
Online calculation of service life for 3D-printed plain bearings
igus has developed a free online tool that can predict the service life of 3D-printed bearings. With its extensive testing, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics can now calculate precisely the durability of even more products. igus … [Read more...] about Online calculation of service life for 3D-printed plain bearings
New bearing from igus assists in quick, easy liner replacement
igus has introduced a new bearing, drylin W Exchange, for its drylin W linear system in which the liner can be replaced directly on the rail without dismantling the system. By using a practical assembly tool, users can push the old liner out of … [Read more...] about New bearing from igus assists in quick, easy liner replacement
igus introduces new material for clip and flanged bearings
igus has developed a new tribo-plastic material for clip and flanged bearings that is highly elastic, chemical resistant and withstands moisture. The wear-resistant material, iglidur K230, will be used in clip and flanged bearings, which are … [Read more...] about igus introduces new material for clip and flanged bearings
Plain bearings from igus extend service life in long travel roller chains
Motion plastics manufacturer igus introduced new tribologically optimized plain bearings that ensure lubrication-free mounting of individual chain links, which will increase the uptime of crane systems and gantries. The P4.1 roller chain for long … [Read more...] about Plain bearings from igus extend service life in long travel roller chains
igus products help label 50,000 bottles in one hour
In this video we see a KRONES packaging machine use xiros ball bearing rollers, drylin lead screws and nuts, drylin N, drylin R, energy chains, and tribo-tape in their high-speed labeling machine. igus www.igus.com … [Read more...] about igus products help label 50,000 bottles in one hour
Advances in infrastructure and technology spur growth for motion plastics
Germany-based igus GmbH posted a 17% increase in sales in 2017, according to figures released this week by the company at Hannover Messe 2018. igus, which also has a presence in Providence, R.I., is the manufacturer of motion plastics. The company … [Read more...] about Advances in infrastructure and technology spur growth for motion plastics
igus to unveil 6-axis robotic arm system at Hannover Messe
German-based manufacturer igus will take a step forward in the rapidly-evolving collaborative robotics space when it unveils the ReBeL, a low-cost robotics joint that can be used in residential and commercial settings. The ReBeL will be introduced at … [Read more...] about igus to unveil 6-axis robotic arm system at Hannover Messe
iglide PRT slewing rings
iglide PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low-friction sliding elements in place of ball bearings. They represent a step forward in slewing ring bearing technology. The sliding elements are made from an igus-developed, low-cost, … [Read more...] about iglide PRT slewing rings