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14 days ago
Hygienic, grease-free drylin® systems for food and medical applications

Eliminate contamination risk in regulated machinery. Learn how drylin® FDA-compliant linear guides deliver hygienic, grease-free, washdown-ready performance.

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about 1 month ago
iglide® A350 Phase Out Update

The FDA-compliant iglide® A350 material is being phased out due to legislation going into effect January 2nd, 2028. In this video, iglide Product Manager Hope Mammone goes over how this will impact customers currently using A350 and the new material alternative — iglide A351 — that will offer a direct replacement option for existing A350 components. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industry/food-and-packaging/fda-and-eu-compliant-products Contact an iglide® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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about 2 months 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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about 2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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3 months 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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3 months ago
iglide® TX1 Bearings – Heavy Duty Datasheet

Read this datasheet to browse the iglide® TX1 heavy-duty bearings product range with dimensions, material properties, friction and wear.

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6 months ago
Engineering modern vending machines with gantry robots

Modern vending machine design needs to adapt to meet constantly increasing demands. Read this white paper to see how igus is rising to the challenge.

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6 months ago
Plastic belt rollers for food production

Discover the advantages of plastic belt rollers in food production applications and how they can optimize your operation in this white paper.

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7 months ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® A500

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7 months ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® A350

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7 months ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® A181

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7 months ago
iglide® FDA Bearings – iglide® A160

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8 months ago
iglide® Bearings – Main Four FDA Materials

Looking for FDA-compliant bearings for your next project? Watch this video to learn about the main four FDA-compliant materials used in iglide® bearings, including some of their mechanical properties and ideal areas of application. Learn more about FDA-compliant products from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industry/food-and-packaging/fda-and-eu-compliant-products Browse the 17 standard iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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9 months ago
dryspin® Lead Screws in Packaging Equipment

Self-lubricating, grease-free dryspin® lead screw assemblies from igus® are an ideal solution all across the packaging industry, from format adjustments and changeovers, to case packers and thermal form machines. Watch this video to learn about the unique benefits offered by igus® lead screw assemblies. Configure your own custom lead screw assembly: https://drylin-leadscrew-configurator.igus.tools/result Choose your lead screw assembly & get accurate service life info: https://drylin-leadscrew-drives-expert.igus.tools/environment Speak to a dryspin® lead screw expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec

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9 months ago
Find your packaging solution at Pack Expo Promo 2025!

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9 months ago
FDA-compliant products from igus®

Browse and learn about igus' entire range of FDA-compliant products, all in one place!

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9 months ago
Design considerations for modern packaging lines

Designing packaging lines involves addressing challenges like speed, hygiene, and space constraints. This white paper presents solutions to these challenges, such as self-lubricating plastics.

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9 months ago
The critical role of grease-free plastics in sterile environments

Learn why igus's grease-free plastics are the superior solution for sterile environments. From FDA compliance to resistance to harsh washdowns and autoclaving, these components provide a cleaner, safer, and more reliable alternative to metal parts.

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10 months ago
Norwood Sales – Kwik Koulter & igus® Maintenance Free Bearings

Watch this video to discover how iglide® bearings were able to replace bronze bearings and improve the design of Norwood Sales’ Kwik Koulter product, eliminating the need to grease pivot points while maintaining load bearing capabilities. Learn more about heavy-duty iglide bearings: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-bearings Contact a heavy-duty bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d Learn more about igus’ solutions for the agriculture industry: https://www.igus.com/industry/agricultural-engineering

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