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1 day ago
Why polymer bearings are the preferred choice for medical and laboratory equipment

See how maintenance-free polymer bearings keep medical and lab equipment clean, quiet, and reliable, with no grease or relubrication needed.

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9 days ago
igus® solutions for cantilever RMG cranes

Browse this infographic to discover how igus products can improve cantilever RMG crane design.

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12 days ago
Plastic ball transfer units: a promising alternative to metal

Compare plastic vs. metal ball transfer units on weight, cost, maintenance, and sustainability — and see where self-lubricating plastics come out ahead.

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16 days ago
Designing maintenance out of material handling

See how self-lubricating polymer components cut lubrication, corrosion, and downtime from material handling — lowering operating costs and boosting uptime.

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about 1 month ago
Maintenance-free dryspin® lead screw assemblies improve precision in robotic surgery

Read this application story to learn how SS Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is using dryspin lead screw assemblies to transform the future robotic surgery.

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about 2 months ago
5 challenges of linear motion on boats — and how to solve them

Why do linear motion systems fail at sea? Learn about the 5 challenges facing these systems and how to overcome them with dry-running componentry.

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about 2 months 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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2 months ago
Marine motion without hydraulics

Explore how corrosion-resistant lead screw actuators are replacing hydraulic systems in marine applications — delivering precision, durability, and near-zero maintenance.

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3 months 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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3 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 months 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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4 months 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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4 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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4 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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5 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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5 months ago
PFAS-tested & PTFE-free! Breakdown with iglide® bearings from igus®

There’s more talk than ever about PFAS and their use in everyday products. Watch this video to learn what PFAS substances are and how igus® is minimizing the use of PFAS and PTFE in its iglide® materials. Browse the iglide® bearings shop: https://www.igus.com/iglide-ibh/sleeve-bearings Learn more about PFAS-tested and PTFE-free materials from igus®: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-pfas

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6 months ago
Modernizing the Royal Opera House with lightweight zig-zag e-chains®

After 25 years of use, zig-zag e-chains in the London Royal Opera House needed to be replaced with a more lightweight alternative. Discover how this was done in this application story.

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6 months ago
Bring increased precision to surgical robots with optimized lead screw assemblies

Learn how dryspin® lead screw technology enhances surgical robotics through maintenance-free operation, high precision, and the ability to withstand autoclaving in this white paper.

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