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5 Reasons to replace PTFE bearings

Over the past 3 decades, there has been a revolution in the advancement and use of highly engineered plastics in...

New innovations in energy chains

igus has developed a new energy chain system that delivers numerous benefits to both design engineers and those in charge...

Maritime Industry Solutions

Yacht & Boat Industry Solutions

drylin® ZLW for linear robotic applications

In this video the drylin ZLW linear robot system is explained in more detail by motion plastics specialist, igus. This...

Designing gliding cable carrier systems for large machinery

Compared to cable reels, bus bars or festoon systems, plastic cable carrier systems are an extremely low maintenance, resilient solution...

How to assemble the igus® ibow cable angle adapter

This video walks through the step-by-step addition of an igus® ibow cable angle adapter. Click here to learn more about...

igus® robolink® Assembly Part 3 – Cabling

This video walks through assembling the cabling on an igus® robolink robotic arm. This includes a step-by-step, screw-by-screw mounting of...

igus® robolink® Assembly Part 2 – Arm Assembly

This video walks through assembling an igus® robolink robotic arm. This includes a step-by-step, screw-by-screw assembly of the first axis...

igus® robolink® Assembly Part 1 – Joint Assembly

This video walks through assembling an igus® robolink joint. This includes a step-by-step, screw-by-screw assembly of the Ini kit and...

igus® dry tech test lab

Take a look inside the igus® self-lubricating bearings lab. Over 15,000 tribology tests are run each year in our massive...

Plastic vs. PTFE bearing high speed belt tensioner pivot wear test

This video shows a belt tensioner test designed to evaluate wear of iglide® plastic bearings vs. metal backed PTFE bearings...

igus® ibow angle adapter for flexible cables

The igus® ibow angle adapter has a defined radius, has a freely configurable rotation angle, can be assembled without opening...

Bus cables designed for continuous-flex

This video explains why choosing a cable designed for continuous-flex is superior to a cable that is simply "chain suitable"...

Control Cables designed for continuous-flex

This video explains why choosing a cable designed for continuous flex is superior to a standard cable with a layered...

Data cables designed for continuous-flex and EMI resistance

This video explains why utilizing cables with tight braid angle shielding provides superior EMI resistance while moving and has higher...