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7 days ago
Designing with polymer bearings & motion plastics

Polymer bearings can outlast metal—or fail in months—based on the system around them. Learn more in this white paper.

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14 days ago
igubal® insert bearings brochure

Browse igubal® insert bearing product offerings and discover how they can transform your application in this brochure!

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28 days ago
The main 5 iglide® polymer bearing materials

The "main 5" iglide® materials are used in nearly 90% of all bearing applications igus® specs. Learn more about the materials in this blog.

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30 days ago
iglide® Bearing Main 5 Materials Data Sheet

Browse this catalog data sheet to reference the Main 5 Most Popular iglide® Plain Bearings

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about 1 month 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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about 1 month ago
Tips for designing effective gear geometries

Learn how to design effective gear geometries — covering tooth profiles, pressure angles, load capacity, and tips to minimize wear, noise, and system failures.

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about 1 month ago
iglide® Belt Roller Solutions Overview

Plastic iglide® belt rollers from igus® offer major advantages over standard metal rollers, including maintenance-free, grease-free operation, improved wear resistance, and even FDA compliance. Watch this video to learn more about how iglide® belt rollers can improve your application. Learn more about iglide® belt rollers: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/conveyor-rollers Contact a rollers expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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about 1 month ago
3 things you need to get right when 3D printing gears

Discover the factors that make the difference between a long-lasting 3D-printed gear and unexpected component failure in this blog.

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about 1 month ago
The Ultimate PRT Slewing Rings Guide

The complete guide to igus® PRT slewing rings: compare series, materials, drive options, accessories, and real-world applications — all in one place.

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about 2 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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about 2 months ago
Tribo Coating Solutions with iglide®

Streamline your processes without the need for extra components or large design overhauls. Learn about iglide® tribocoating powder — and its ability to transform your metal parts with reduced friction, wear, and maintenance costs — in this video. Learn more about iglide® tribocoating: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/coating-powder-for-bearings Contact a tribocoating expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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2 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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3 months ago
Achieve durable, low-friction surfaces with polymer powder coatings

Learn essential design rules for powder coating, from avoiding edge thinning with rounded corners to using suspension holes for 100% surface coverage. Discover how to optimize your components for a uniform, durable finish.

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3 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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4 months ago
Typical bearing damage patterns and how to avoid them

Damage to plain bearings can be caused by a variety of factors. This white paper will provide an overview of some of the most common types of bearing damage and how they can be avoided.

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5 months ago
Plastic pillow block bearings: the 25-year solution for solar trackers

Plastic pillow block bearings are a decades-long solution in single-axis solar trackers. Learn how in this white paper.

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5 months ago
Wear protection for any surface with iglide® coating powder

iglide® coating powder is the easiest way to add wear resistance to surfaces without needing additional parts. Read the white paper to learn more.

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6 months ago
igubal® applications from the 2025 manus awards

Discover the unique and innovative applications submitted for the 2025 manus awards that make use of igubal self-aligning bearings in this magazine!

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6 months ago
Plastic belt rollers for food production

Discover the advantages of plastic belt rollers in food production applications and how they can optimize your operation in this white paper.

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6 months ago
Achieve longer lasting plain bearings in just four steps

Read this white paper to learn about the four key questions you need to ask when selecting bearings to avoid premature wear and damage.

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7 months ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® A500

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