Designing a true maintenance-free pivot

We compared true maintenance-free designs with alternative designs. Discover what goes into creating a truly maintenance-free pivot.

Your guide to modern ball bearings

We break down the components of a modern ball bearing, and explain what type of bearing materials are best for certain environments.

Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Bearing lubrication can transfer bacteria and other contaminants between food. See what bearings you can use that are compliant

Maritime Industry Solutions

Yacht & Boat Industry Solutions

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 which can reduce required installation space and reduce the len

Guidefast for Indoor Crane Applications

Stage and Theater Equipment Industry Solutions

Stage and theater equipment is complex, with various moving parts, space restrictions, and a focus on visual appeal. To support this area of application, igus has developed a variety of e-chain products focused on making the cable management of theater equipment simpler, easier, and more aesthetically pleasing. These products include alternatives to standard cable drums […]

Shore Power Solutions

Material Handling Industry Solutions

Aircraft and Aerospace Industry Solutions

Automotive energy chain solutions

Crane Industry Solutions

Bicycle Industry Solutions

Construction Machinery Industry Solutions

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