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7 months ago
Debunking myths about plastic bearings in heavy-duty applications

Many myths surround the use of plastics in heavy-duty applications, claiming they're inferior to metal. This blog debunks those myths.

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7 months ago
dryspin® – Thread Technology

In this video, discover the elements that distinguish dryspin® lead screws from standard lead screw options, including an optimized thread shape and thread angle. Learn more about dryspin lead screws: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Contact a dryspin lead screw expert: https://www.igus.com/info/dryspin-contact

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7 months ago
igus® highlights 2021

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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7 months ago
iglide® Bearings Overview | igus® Products

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 iglide® products include self-lubricating, maintenance-free plain bearings, self-aligning bearings, plastic ball bearings and more. Learn more online at: https://www.igus.com/info/plain-plastic-bearings Contact a bearings expert with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/custom-parts-services-contact

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7 months ago
igus® – dry-tech® highlights 2021

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 dry-tech® products include self-lubricating, maintenance-free plain bearings, linear slides, self-aligning bearings, lead screws and nuts, and more. Watch this video to see highlights of what we have to offer.

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7 months ago
The Main 5 iglide® Bearing Materials | The igus® Classroom

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Or call us at (800) 521-2747 In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Nicole Lang discusses the main 5 materials used in iglide® products, as well as some of their most common applications.

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8 months ago
Test Before Invest with RBTX!

Thanks to igus’® Customer Test area, customers looking for automation solutions can adequately test and review their application with an RBTXpert to ensure the solution costs as little as possible while still achieving the desired performance. Browse the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en-US Schedule a meeting with an RBTXpert: https://calendly.com/rbtxpert-usa/meeting Browse igus’ low-cost automation solutions: https://www.igus.com/info/automated-manufacturing

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8 months ago
Reducing Weight in the Automotive Industry with iglide® bearings

To learn more about bearings and linear motion in the automotive industry, check out our website: https://www.igus.com/info/automotive-onboard-bearings For further questions about bearings in the automotive industry, contact Sebastian below: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-sebastian-bloechl Want to sample automotive bearings before committing to a purchase? Request a sample box below: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-automotive-sample-box Wondering how you can reduce weight in automotive manufacturing? Sebastian Bloechl, Head of Automotive at igus® North America, shows off one such way in this video: making the switch from metal plain bearings to plastic plain bearings.

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8 months ago
Cable vs. wire: What’s the difference?

Learn about the key differences between cables and wires, two components that are often (incorrectly) referred to interchangeably.

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8 months ago
Hygienic screw-driven actuators for hematology analyzers & pipetting technology

Hematology analyzer applications require hygienic components suitable for small spaces. These requirements make drylin actuators the ideal solution for these applications.

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8 months ago
readychain® Journey 2024

Join our readychain® Product Manager and Operations Manager as they take you through both the various levels of service for readychain® energy supply systems, as well as the readychain® operations process from beginning to end. For questions about readychain®, contact an expert: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-readychain-expert Learn more about readychain® systems: https://www.igus.com/info/harnessed-cables-readychain

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8 months ago
Educational robots: Enriching students’ education

Robots provide a better way to teach students vital interpersonal skills while preparing them to enter an increasingly automated world. Learn more here.

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8 months ago
motion plastics line card 2024

Get a snapshot of the 2024 igus motion plastics product line with our new line card.

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8 months ago
What are jet bridges and how could they be improved?

Jet bridges have been a staple in airports for over 50 years. Yet their design could be improved greatly with one simple change.

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8 months ago
igus® Port of Virginia Retro-fit e-chain® TEASER

Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus’® components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

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8 months ago
igus® Port of Virginia e-chain® Retro-fit Story TEASER

Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus®’ components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

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9 months ago
One-of-a-kind performing arts center made possible with e-chain®

Discover how the innovative Lindemann Performing Arts Center project was fully realized through the use of e-chain cable carriers.

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9 months ago
Single Pair Ethernet: What is it & how does it work?

Single pair ethernet has emerged as a solution to handle increasingly complex Ethernet networks. But what exactly is it? Read on to find out.

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9 months ago
What is the best plain bearing for agricultural machinery?

How can you possibly choose between all the various bearing options available for agricultural equipment? Discover how in this blog.

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9 months ago
Testing bolts and bearings for construction machinery: Hardox® and iglide®

Hardox® shafting and iglide® bearings are an excellent combination for use within heavy-duty machinery. See the test data for yourself in this blog!

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9 months ago
dryspin® Lead Screws for Cartesian CNC & 3D Printing Applications Webinar

In this webinar, watch dryspin® lead screw Product Specialist Nick Isabella discuss lead screws for 3D printing applications. This includes various limitations of these applications and ways to overcome them, along with specific dryspin® products that are ideal for 3D printing applications. Learn more about dryspin for 3D printing applications on our website: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-3d-printer Read our blog about 3D printer lead screws: https://toolbox.igus.com/motion-plastics-blog/3d-printer-lead-screws-drive-success

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