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over 3 years
Are lubricants really needed for format adjustments in packaging machines?

This blog covers the advantages of using self-lubricating plastic lead screw nuts over traditional metal lead screw nuts

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over 3 years
Hydraulic A-Frame on Ship with Polymer Bearings Provides Maximum Freedom of Movement

The founder of a boat company developed a hydraulic A-Frame called the Linkage System for 180 degree range of motion using self-lubricating, polymer bearings

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over 3 years
Ergometers with Injection Molded Bearings for Cardiovascular Care

Using the igus Fastline service, injection-molded iglide plain bearings became a fast and economical solution for recumbent bikes by ergoline GmbH. Read the story to learn more.

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over 3 years
New Electric Unit Takes ATV Market for a Ride

Learn about the newest design arriving in the ATV market, and igus'' part in creating this innovative vehicle.

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over 3 years
The Future of Electric Vehicles in the US

Learn about the future of electric cars in the United States and the role igus® products play in electric vehicles.

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almost 4 years ago
igus® Motion Plastic Components for Automotive Seat Adjustments

Seating systems within vehicles shouldn''t be noisy—iglide® maintenance-free bearings reduce noise while providing longer life. Watch this video to learn more!

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almost 4 years ago
igus® Trade Show Highlights

For more information on our trade shows visit: www.igus.com/fairs Watch this video for some awesome booth highlights including SLS 3D print service, cable management for robots, custom bearings, low

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almost 4 years ago
igus® Conveyor Rollers for Krones Packaging System

Maintenance-free, self-lubricating conveyor rollers made of high-performance polymers ensure the safe transfer of products in conveyor belt systems.

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almost 4 years ago
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 5: Alfred from Dexai Robotics

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Justin Rooney from Dexai Robotics about their flexible robotic arm (and sous chef), Alfred. Designed with self-lubricating iglide® PRT slewing rings, Alfred uses differ

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almost 4 years ago
Reduce Weight & Eliminate Grease in Automotive Applications with dryspin® lead screws Webinar

Visit our dryspin® automotive page here: https://www.igus.com/info/dryspin-automotive In this 30-minute long webinar, learn about the variety of automotive applications for our lead screws and plast

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almost 4 years ago
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 3: UN&UP

In this episode, hosts Adam and Avory speak with Mike Sabo from UN&UP, a medical device company located in St. Louis, Missouri, about their robotic system designed to treat abnormal heart rhythms.

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almost 4 years ago
iglide® Polymer Bearings for the Construction Industry

iglide® bearings are designed with materials that offer various advantages over metal, and can bear the tough environment of the construction industry.

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about 4 years
igus® works with AlpinaTec: Cable & Carriers for Space Debris Radar Technology

Learn more about e-chains® here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers And more about chainflex® here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information You can also contact us here to discuss solu

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about 4 years
Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist

In this blog post, we'll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how self-lubricating plastic parts help to shorten that checklist.

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about 4 years
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 1: R Theta Bot from 72 Concepts

In this episode, hosts Avory Brookins and Adam Spacht sit down with Josh Scott of 72 Concepts, a custom engineering company out of Houston, Texas. The trio discuss the company''s machine-tending device called the R Theta Bot, which was developed for engineers looking for a cost-effective solution with just enough speed and precision. Later on in the conversation, the group dives deeper into the world of automation and Industry 4.0 as a whole.

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about 4 years
dryspin® Lead Screws for the Packaging Industry | Brief Overview

Check out this blog post to learn more about bronze lead screw nut replacement: https://toolbox.igus.com/motion-plastics-blog/lead-screws-and-polymer-nuts-for-the-packaging-industry-convert-rotary-mo

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about 4 years
Lead Screws and Polymer Nuts for the Packaging Industry

Leads screws with metal nuts may have been your go-to solution in the past, but opting for high-performance polymers in the future could increase the service life of your application. Learn more here.

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about 4 years
GKF shafting onesheet

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about 4 years
Automotive Solutions with igubal® Self Aligning Bearings Webinar

Learn what igubal® self-aligning bearings are, what makes them ideal for automotive applications, & how igus® can support you throughout the design process.

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about 4 years
e-chain® Smart Plastics Demonstration: Preventative Maintenance & Condition Monitoring

Learn more about smart plastics here: https://www.igus.com/info/smart-plastics Contact igus® here with any questions or to request an in-person or virtual smart plastics demo: https://www.igus.com/in

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about 4 years
igus® Polymer Components & Solutions for the Solar Industry

Internationally, igus® products are used in projects that rely on solar energy. Check out this video to learn more and to see an application example from Egypt.

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