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13 days ago
Overcoming challenges in cleanroom equipment design

Read this white paper to learn more about common challenges in cleanroom equipment design and how to overcome them.

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16 days 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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23 days ago
Salt spray corrosion test for drylin® W pillow blocks

View this infographic to see how various drylin W pillow block bearings hold up to long-term saltwater exposure.

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about 1 month 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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about 2 months ago
igutex® plain bearings installation fact sheet

Download PDF igutex fiber-wound TX1 and TX3 bearings are ideal for heavy-duty applications. Read this fact sheet to learn more about their installation in regards to press-fit, freezing and heating.

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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 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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about 2 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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2 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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2 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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2 months ago
Hygienic, dry-running components for training robots

Discover how igus® maintenance-free plastic components like dryspin® lead screws and drylin® linear guides are used by Dynamic Devices AG for their ddrobotec training robots.

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2 months ago
Precise thumb movement with lubrication-free lead screw technology in bionic hand prosthesis

Aether Biomedical partnered with igus to create a bionic hand with drylin® lead screw technology. This grease-free solution provides a precise and powerful grip, ensuring patient comfort and confidence.

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2 months ago
ISO classifications and standards for cleanrooms

Cleanrooms are grouped into nine classes according to ISO standards. Learn more about these classes and their requirements in this blog.

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3 months ago
The future of drone design: lightweight, durable plastic components

Optimize your drone designs with maintenance-free plastic components: a lighter, more durable alternative to metal parts.

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3 months ago
Digitally networked energy chains enhance STS cranes in the Port of Rotterdam

As requirements for STS cranes continue to grow, more robust cable management solutions have become a necessity. Read this white paper to learn about one such solution.

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3 months ago
Triple E-class container ships and the requirements of energy supply for high-performance cranes

Discover how advanced energy chain systems and predictive maintenance technologies are meeting the energy supply challenges of next-generation STS cranes in this white paper.

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4 months ago
e-skin® Flat Solution for Cable Carriers in Cleanrooms

In this video, learn about e-skin® flat cable carriers from igus’® own Cleanroom and Semiconductor Industry Manager, Andrew Wilkerson. He covers the modularity of e-skin® flat systems, their ability to replace existing cable management solutions, ESD e-skin® flat solutions, and more. Learn more about e-skin® flat: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/e-skin-flat Browse all cleanroom-certified igus® products: https://www.igus.com/industry/cleanroom

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4 months ago
e-skin® Cable Carriers for Cleanrooms

e-skin® cable carriers from igus® provide a cable management solution for cleanroom applications, with ISO Class 1 certification ensuring e-skin® cable carriers can be used in even the strictest cleanroom settings. Learn more about e-skin® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/energy-chains-e-skin-cleanroom Browse all cleanroom-certified igus® products: https://www.igus.com/industry/cleanroom

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4 months ago
e-chain® Cable Carrier Solutions for Cleanroom

Discover the entire product range of igus’® cleanroom-certified cable carriers from Cleanroom and Semiconductor Industry Manager Andrew Wilkerson. He covers the e-skin® and e-skin flat, E6, and C6 product lines, which all together ensure customers can find the perfect solution for their cleanroom. Learn more about igus®’ e-skin® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/cleanroom-energy-chains-e-skin Learn more about igus®’ E6 cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/energy-chains-system-e6-cable-carriers-product-overview-ca Learn more about igus®’ C6 cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/echain-c6

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4 months ago
Advantages in the Marine & Boat Building Industry with igus® inc.

The dry-running, corrosion-resistant plastic components offered by igus® are ideal for use in the marine and boat building industries. Watch this video to learn some of the specific advantages these components offer, and some of the ways they can be used to improve boat designs. Visit our website: https://www.igus.com/industry/boats Read our blog to learn more: https://toolbox.igus.com/11006/dry-running-components-aboard-boats

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