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iglide® Belt Roller Solutions Overview

Plastic iglide® belt rollers from igus® offer major advantages over standard metal rollers, including maintenance-free, grease-free operation, improved wear resistance, and even FDA compliance. Watch this video to learn more about how iglide® belt rollers can improve your application. Learn more about iglide® belt rollers: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/conveyor-rollers Contact a rollers expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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3 things you need to get right when 3D printing gears

Discover the factors that make the difference between a long-lasting 3D-printed gear and unexpected component failure in this blog.

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1 day ago
Engineering linear actuators for extreme cold

Learn how to engineer linear actuators that stay reliable at -40°F. A practical guide to cold-resistant plastics, motors, and electronics for sub-zero applications.

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4 days ago
The Ultimate PRT Slewing Rings Guide

The complete guide to igus® PRT slewing rings: compare series, materials, drive options, accessories, and real-world applications — all in one place.

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5 days ago
Heavy Duty Bearings Wear Flyer

Browse this flyer for wear and edge load test data with iglide® and igutex® plain bearings ideal for heavy duty applications

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12 days ago
The linear bearing decision engineers get wrong: why sliding bearings deserve a second look

Engineers keep defaulting to ball bearings — but in dusty, wet, or food-grade environments, that choice may be costing them. Here's when sliding wins.

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18 days ago
Optimizing food production lines with motion plastics

Dry-running plastics provide the means to improve food production lines and minimize maintenance, wear, and corrosion. Learn more in this white paper.

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18 days ago
Tribo Coating Solutions with iglide®

Streamline your processes without the need for extra components or large design overhauls. Learn about iglide® tribocoating powder — and its ability to transform your metal parts with reduced friction, wear, and maintenance costs — in this video. Learn more about iglide® tribocoating: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/coating-powder-for-bearings Contact a tribocoating expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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18 days ago
igus® highlights

Visit us online at https://www.igus.com/ Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus igus® is a leading, global manufacturer of engineered plastic components. For more than 50 years, we have developed innovative solutions for moving applications in almost every industry. Our products include plain bearings, linear bearings & slides, cable carriers, flexible cables, robotic components, and more. Watch this video to see highlights of what we have to offer.

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23 days ago
Why polymer rollers are replacing metal in packaging lines

Discover why polymer belt rollers have grown in popularity as a replacement for metal rollers in this blog!

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26 days ago
The future of flexible packaging

Explore the future of flexible packaging with this guide to low-cost, modular automation. Learn to maximize efficiency and overcome labor shortages using rapidly deployable, pre-tested palletizing systems and expert-led upskilling programs.

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about 1 month ago
ACME vs. trapezoidal lead screws: everything you need to know

ACME & trapezoidal lead screws; nearly identical, yet with vital differences. Read the blog to learn about these similarities and differences.

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about 1 month ago
igus® solutions for RTG cranes

Browse this infographic to discover exactly where igus components can be used on RTG cranes to improve performance and service life!

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about 1 month ago
The influence of temperature on polymer lead screw nuts

Discover how polymer lead screw nuts maintain reliability in extreme temperatures. This blog explores the science of iglide® thermoplastics and how to select the right material for continuous or short-term thermal loads.

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about 1 month ago
Achieve durable, low-friction surfaces with polymer powder coatings

Learn essential design rules for powder coating, from avoiding edge thinning with rounded corners to using suspension holes for 100% surface coverage. Discover how to optimize your components for a uniform, durable finish.

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about 1 month ago
Superwise® Technology by e-chain® Systems

The superwise® smart service from igus® protects your echain® cable carrier by keeping you informed of remaining service life and when inspections are needed. Emergency shutdowns can even be initiated if unforeseen circumstances lead to a potential catastrophic failure.

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about 1 month ago
3D printing tribo materials brochure

Browse this brochure to learn about the tribologically optimized 3D printing resins and filaments available from igus!

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about 1 month ago
Motion plastics for hygienic washdown design and CIP success

Discover how grease-free motion plastics can contribute to successful hygienic washdown design in this blog!

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about 1 month ago
RBTX palletizing configuration guide

Follow this step-by-step guide to quickly and easily design your own custom automated palletizing solution!

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about 2 months ago
3D Print Service by igus®

The igus® 3D printing service allows users to design and order custom 3D-printed components via FDM, SLS, or DLP printing processes. Watch this video to learn more about the exact capabilities of the service from Additive Manufacturing Product Manager at igus®, Nate Guadagni. Learn more about the igus® 3D printing service: https://www.igus.com/custom-parts-services/3d-printing Upload your own model to our iglide® Designer tool: https://iglidur-designer.igus.tools/model?server=1&l=en&c=US Contact an igus® 3D print product expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=97b0561e-4e70-4e6d-b9a9-cbce8cb027c6

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about 2 months ago
DNV certified chainflex® cables for maritime applications

igus® offers a wide range of chainflex® cables with DNV certification — over 390 directly from our standard catalog offerings. Like all chainflex cables, DNV-certified cables also come with a UL-verified, four year service life guarantee. Download our DNV certification white paper: https://toolbox.igus.com/white-papers/dnv-gl-certification/ Learn more about chainflex® DNV certification: https://www.igus.com/cables/news/n20-new-dnv-gl-approval

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