igus® Engineer's Toolbox igus® Engineer's Toolbox
Engineer's Toolbox Visit igus.com
Toolbox Banner

The Engineer's Toolbox

  • Home
      • Automation and Robotics
      •   7th Axis Robots
      •   Delta Robots
      •   Gantry Robots
      •   Robot Components
      •   Robotic Arms
      •   Robotic Cable Management
      •   Robotics Marketplace (RBTX)
      •   Smart Plastics
      • Cables and Cable Carriers
      •   Cable Assemblies
      •   Cable Carriers
      •   Flexible Cables
      •   Multi-Axis Cable Carriers
      •   Prepopulated Cable Carriers
      • Custom Parts Services
      •   3D Printing
      •   Custom Machining Services
      •   Injection Molding
      • Linear Motion Technology
      •   GKF Shafting
      •   Lead Screws and Nuts
      •   Linear Actuators
      •   Linear Bearings and Slides
      •   Motors
      • Plastic Bearings and Bushings
      •   Ball Bearings
      •   Gears
      •   Plain Bearings
      •   Self-Aligning Bearings
      •   Slewing Rings
      • Heavy Duty Industries
      •   Port and Terminal Cranes
      •   Bulk Material Handling
      •   Offshore
      •   Mining Industry
      •   Material Handling
      •   Construction Machinery
      •   Indoor and EOT Cranes
      •   Shore Power
      • Food and Beverage
      •   Restaurant Automation
      •   Packaging
      •   Beverage Production
      •   Agriculture
      •   Food Production
      •   FDA-Compliant/Food-Grade Parts
      • Travel and Leisure
      •   Stage and Theater
      •   Recreational Vehicles
      •   Bicycle
      •   Aviation
      •   Automotive
      •   Marine
      •   Furniture
      • Energy and Sustainability
      •   Oil and Gas
      •   Sustainability
      • Installation and Inspection Services
      •   Orange Services
      • Medical and Cleanroom
      •   Cleanroom Industry
      •   Medical/Laboratory
      • IoT and Industry 4.0
      •   IIOT and Industry 4.0
      • All Tradeshows
      •   Tradeshows
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Catalogs
      • Brochures
      • Product Brochures
      • Assembly Instructions
      • Industry Brochures
      • Technical References
      • Tech Talks
      • Design Guides
      • White Papers
      • Infographics
      • Videos
      • Webinars
      • Classroom
      • Podcast
      • Podcast
      • Application Stories
      • Application Stories
      • All Content
      • All Content

Share this Stream

  • Share on email
  • Home
  • Content Types
    • Application Stories
    • Classroom
    • Design Guides
    • Infographics
    • Industry Brochures
    • Podcast
    • Product Brochures
    • Product Assembly Instructions
    • Tech Talks
    • Videos
    • White Papers
    • Webinars
  • Products
    • Automation and Robotics
      • 7th Axis Robots
      • Delta Robots
      • Gantry Robots
      • Robot Components
      • Robot Cable Management
      • Robotics
      • Smart Plastics
    • Cables and Cable Carriers
      • Cable Assemblies
      • Cable Carriers
      • Flexible Cables
      • Multi-Axis Cable Carriers
      • Prepopulated Cable Carriers
    • Custom Parts Services
      • 3D Printing
      • Custom Machining Services
      • Injection Molding
    • Linear Motion Technology
      • Linear Bearings and Bushings
      • Linear Actuators
      • Lead Screws and Nuts
      • Motors
    • Plastic Bearings and Bushings
      • Ball Bearings
      • Gears
      • Plastic Bearings
      • Self-Aligning Bearings
      • Slewing Rings
  • Industry
    • Heavy Duty Industries
      • Bulk Material Handling
      • Construction Machinery
      • Indoor and EOT Cranes
      • Material Handling
      • Mining Industry
      • Offshore
      • Port and Terminal Cranes
      • Shore Power
    • Energy and Sustainability
      • Oil and Gas
      • Sustainability
    • Food and Beverage
      • Agriculture
      • Beverage Production
      • FDA-Compliant/Food-Grade Parts
      • Packaging
      • Restaurant Automation
    • Installation and Inspection Services
      • Orange Services
    • IoT and Industry 4.0
      • IIoT and Industry 4.0
    • Medical and Cleanroom
      • Cleanroom Industry
      • Medical/Laboratory
    • Tradeshows
    • Travel and Leisure
      • Automotive
      • Aviation
      • Bicycle
      • Furniture
      • Marine
      • Recreation Vehicles
      • Stage and Theater
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Catalogs
  • All Content
  • Visit igus.com
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Product Information
    • Cables and Cable Carriers
      • Cable Carriers
      • Flexible Cables
    • Linear Motion Technology
      • Linear Bearings and Slides
      • Linear Actuators
      • Lead Screws and Nuts
      • Motors
    • Plastic Bearings
      • Plastic Bushings and Bearings
      • Self-Aligning Bearings
      • Slewing Rings
      • Ball Bearings
      • Gears
    • Automation and Robotics
      • 7th Axis Robots
      • Delta Robots
      • Gantry Robots
  • Press
    • Press Releases
    • Application Stories
  • Catalogues
  • Contact
  • Visit igus.com
Filter Content By:

PRODUCT



INDUSTRY



Content Types



RECENT CONTENT

  • igubal® applications from the 2025 manus awards
  • chainflex® cable connectors catalog 2025
  • chainflex® cleanroom cables catalog 2025
  • chainflex® catalog 2025 (Complete)
  • Key advantages of modern grease-free telescopic rails

  • over 1 year ago

    Heavy Duty Industry Brochure

    Explore igus®'s heavy-duty solutions featuring corrosion-resistant e-chains®, iglide® bearings, and GKF shafting, engineered to withstand extreme conditions in industries like mining, construction, and oil & gas.

    Read Article

  • over 1 year ago

    Planetary gears and their use in bicycles

    Planetary gears are the ideal solution for bike gearboxes. Learn how RCYL is taking plastic planetary gears and using them in a nearly 100% plastic bike in this blog.

    Read Article

  • over 1 year ago

    The Role of Linear Actuators in the Miniaturization of Medical Equipment

    Miniature linear actuators play a key role in medical equipment becoming smaller. Learn more about the potential of miniaturized medical equipment in this white paper.

    Read Document

  • over 1 year ago

    PFAS in focus: Planned restrictions, challenges and solutions for the industry

    Discover the truth about PFAS polymers, their impact on humans and the environment, and how companies are developing healthier & safer alternatives in this white paper.

    Read Document

  • over 1 year ago

    igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings

    The debate between bronze and plastic bearings has been around for ages. Historically, bronze was considered superior, but this is no longer the case thanks to the plastic bearings available from igus. Read the blog to learn more.

    Read Article

  • over 1 year ago

    Go Zero Lubrication with AI

    Discover the negative impact of using lubricating grease in this infographic, as well as how to completely eliminate lubricating grease from your application.

    Read Article

  • over 1 year ago

    Challenges for medical device manufacturers

    In such a crucial industry for innovative technologies, this blog looks at the challenges these medical equipment manufacturers face.

    Read Article

  • 7:04
    over 1 year ago

    igus® – Port of Virginia Retro-fit Full

    Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus’® components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

    Watch Video

  • jib crane for warehousing
    over 1 year ago

    Jib crane cable management: What’s the best solution?

    Stop wasting time and money due to cable failure on your jib cranes. Read this blog to learn about a more reliable & effective cable management solution for jib cranes.

    Read Article

  • over 1 year ago

    Bearing points without lubrication: Guide, expert tips, and practical examples

    Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components. Learn more in this white paper.

    Read Document

  • 29:57
    over 1 year ago

    drylin® Actuators in Lab Automation Webinar

    In this webinar, drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry discusses miniature linear actuators from igus® and the benefits they offer for lab automation applications. These benefits include hygienic operation, lightweight composition, and low-noise operation. Learn more about drylin® mini linear actuators: https://www.igus.com/info/miniature-linear-actuators Contact a drylin® expert: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact Download our Tech Talk: https://toolbox.igus.com/8394/actuators-for-hematology-analyzers

    Watch Video

  • 2:59
    over 1 year ago

    Benefits for the Environment with iglide® bearings

    This video explores some of the environmental benefits of using iglide® bearings, including a lack of any external lubricants or grease, energy savings due to the lightweight materials used, and the use of new energy efficient injection molding machines to create the bearings. Contact an iglide® plain bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Learn more about igus’® sustainability initiatives: https://www.igus.com/info/sustainability Browse our selection of iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials

    Watch Video

  • 3:06
    over 1 year ago

    Detroit Enjoyneering Grand Opening Re-Cap

    Check out the newly opened enjoyneering center in the Detroit metro area in this video! The center showcases all of igus’® products, from cables and cable carriers to plain bearings, linear bearings, and robotic components. Visitors can even enter the iguverse — the igus® metaverse — aimed at bringing engineers together and streamlining the prototyping process. Learn more about the enjoyneering center: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering-center Discover the meaning behind “enjoyneering”: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering Request a visit of our in-house trade show: https://www.igus.com/info/imps

    Watch Video

  • 2:53
    almost 2 years ago

    Detroit Enjoyneering® Grand Opening Tour

    Take a tour of the newly opened enjoyneering center in the Detroit metro area in this video! The center showcases all of igus’® products, from cables and cable carriers to plain bearings, linear bearings, and robotic components. Visitors can even enter the iguverse — the igus metaverse — aimed at bringing engineers together and streamlining the prototyping process. Learn more about the enjoyneering center: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering-center Discover the meaning behind “enjoyneering”: https://www.igus.com/info/enjoyneering Request a visit of our in-house trade show: https://www.igus.com/info/imps

    Watch Video

  • almost 2 years ago

    Debunking myths about plastic bearings in heavy-duty applications

    Many myths surround the use of plastics in heavy-duty applications, claiming they're inferior to metal. This blog debunks those myths.

    Read Article

  • 2:13
    almost 2 years ago

    Reducing Weight in the Automotive Industry with iglide® bearings

    To learn more about bearings and linear motion in the automotive industry, check out our website: https://www.igus.com/info/automotive-onboard-bearings For further questions about bearings in the automotive industry, contact Sebastian below: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-sebastian-bloechl Want to sample automotive bearings before committing to a purchase? Request a sample box below: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-automotive-sample-box Wondering how you can reduce weight in automotive manufacturing? Sebastian Bloechl, Head of Automotive at igus® North America, shows off one such way in this video: making the switch from metal plain bearings to plastic plain bearings.

    Watch Video

  • almost 2 years ago

    Hygienic screw-driven actuators for hematology analyzers & pipetting technology

    Hematology analyzer applications require hygienic components suitable for small spaces. These requirements make drylin actuators the ideal solution for these applications.

    Read Document

  • Side view of a telescoping jet bridge
    almost 2 years ago

    What are jet bridges and how could they be improved?

    Jet bridges have been a staple in airports for over 50 years. Yet their design could be improved greatly with one simple change.

    Read Article

  • 0:55
    almost 2 years ago

    igus® Port of Virginia Retro-fit e-chain® TEASER

    Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus’® components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

    Watch Video

  • 1:01
    almost 2 years ago

    igus® Port of Virginia e-chain® Retro-fit Story TEASER

    Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus®’ components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

    Watch Video

  • Outside view of the Lindemann Performing Arts Center
    almost 2 years ago

    One-of-a-kind performing arts center made possible with e-chain®

    Discover how the innovative Lindemann Performing Arts Center project was fully realized through the use of e-chain cable carriers.

    Read Article

< Previous1...456...19Next >
How are we doing? Help us improve with your feedback.
Complete the Feedback Form

About igus®

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Press
  • Blog
  • Tradeshows

Resources

  • myigus login
  • Tools & Configurators
  • Catalogs
  • CAD Library
  • Test Lab & Certificates

Contact

  • (800) 521-2747
  • sales@igus.com
  • Browse all Contact Options
  • Browse all Visit Options
  • Return Policy

Our Payment Methods

  • Prepayment
  • Purchase on Account
  • PayPal
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • AMEX

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • TikTok
  • Pinterest
  • Newsletter

    Stay up to date on industry news and all of our new products and services.

    Subscribe to our Newsletter
    Language:English
    |
    Country:International

    • © igus,  2023
    • |Company
    • |Careers
    • |Press
    • |Tradeshows
    • |Purchasing
    • |Location map
    • |Data protection
    • |Cookie Policy
    • |Imprint
    • |Terms and Conditions
    • |Transparency in Coverage

    The terms "igus", "Apiro", "chainflex", "CFRIP", "conprotect", "CTD", "drylin", "dry-tech", "dryspin", "easy chain", "e-chain", "e-chain systems", "e-ketten", "e-kettensysteme", "e-skin", "e-spool", "flizz", "ibow", "igear", "iglidur", "igubal", "kineKIT", "manus", "motion plastics", "pikchain", "plastics for longer life", "readychain", "readycable", "ReBeL", "speedigus", "triflex", "robolink", "xirodur", and "xiros" are legally protected trademarks of the igus® SE & Co. KG/ Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany and where applicable in some foreign countries.

    igus® SE & Co. KG points out that it does not sell any products of the companies Allen Bradley, B&R, Baumüller, Beckhoff, Lahr, Control Techniques, Danaher Motion, ELAU, FAGOR, FANUC, Festo, Heidenhain, Jetter, Lenze, LinMot, LTi DRiVES, Mitsibushi, NUM,Parker, Bosch Rexroth, SEW, Siemens, Stöber and all other drive manufacturers mention in this website. The products offered by igus® are those of igus® SE & Co. KG

    igus-icon-24h-lieferung Igus_arrow Igus_arrow IT_Jobs_Icon_Arbeiten Igus_arrow_downIgus_arrow Igus_arrow Igus_arrow Igus_arrow Igus_arrow_upigus-icon-beratung IT_Jobs_Icon_Bewerbungsprozessigus-icon-bookmark igus-icon-box igus-icon-cad-dateien igus-icon-camera igus-icon-cart igus-icon-chat igus-icon-check igus-icon-chevronleft igus-icon-chevronright igus-icon-close-cross igus-icon-copy-to-clipboard igus-icon-download-avi igus-icon-download-doc igus-icon-download-dwg igus-icon-download-dxf igus-icon-download-exe igus-icon-download-mov igus-icon-download-mp3 igus-icon-download-mp4 igus-icon-download-mpeg igus-icon-download-mpg igus-icon-download-pdf igus-icon-download-ppt igus-icon-download-wmv igus-icon-download-xls igus-icon-download igus-icon-expand igus-icon-expertenchat igus-icon-gratismuster igus-icon-grid igus-icon-info Zeichenfläche 1igus-icon-lebensdauerrechner igus-icon-lieferung-1stueck igus-icon-lieferung igus-icon-lieferzeit-dot igus-icon-lieferzeit igus-icon-line igus-icon-list Page 1Created with Sketch. igus-icon-mail-new igus-icon-mail igus-icon-menu igus-icon-merkliste igus-icon-minus igus-icon-online-tools igus-icon-pdf-dateien igus-icon-pencil igus-icon-percent igus-icon-phone-02 igus-icon-phone-new igus-icon-phone igus-icon-plus igus-icon-preisanfrage IT_Jobs_Icon_Prinzipienigus-icon-profil igus-icon-search igus-icon-sign-in igus-icon-sortiment IT_Jobs_Icon_Standortigus-icon-tabelle-bedingt igus-icon-tabelle-bestaendig igus-icon-tabelle-minus igus-icon-tabelle-plus igus-icon-tabelle-unbestaendig igus-icon-toolboxigus-icon-tools-configigus-icon-trashcan igus-icon-warning igus-icon-whatsapp igus-icon-zalo igus-icon-zip