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about 6 years
What are the Differences Between Simple and Engineered Plastics?

Learn about the differences between simple plastic & engineered plastic bearings so that you can make the best decision possible when choosing a plastic bearing for your application.

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about 6 years
How to make bearing pivots maintenance-free

There are a lot of factors to consider when designing a pivot, but there''s one in particular that''s crucial to achieving a successful, maintenance-free pivot bearing.

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about 6 years
HVAC with iglide® bearings

Our high-performance plastic iglide® bearings are self-lubricating, mildew/mold certified, and FAA compliant. They''re also quiet running and easy to install. Check out this infographic for more.

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about 6 years
Improve your machines – engineered plastic bearings and bushings

Take a tour of our largest in industry test lab, see our online calculators, and experience the wide breadth of applications in this video!

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over 6 years
PRT-04 slewing ring

The iglide® PRT-04 slewing ring has a 50% lower profile than its predecessor, the PRT-01. It''s also 60% lighter and 20% more cost-effective. Check out this infographic to learn more!

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over 6 years
10 motion plastics innovations for material handling automation

Check out 10 innovative motion plastics solutions igus offers for the material handling industry. This includes energy chains for safe and repeatable linear movements, chainflex cables, & more.

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over 6 years
The igus® Story Part 1: The Early Years, Bearings, and Cable Management

Read the fascinating history behind igus® and how the creation of our composite plastic bearing materials & cable carriers changed the entire industry.

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over 6 years
How to properly secure bearings

In this three-part series, you''ll learn why bearings move out of their mounting holes and how to prevent it from happening.

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almost 7 years ago
igubal® Rod End Tensile Strength Test

Watch as our Product Manager of Startups, Preston Souza, conducts a tensile strength test on one of our igubal® rod end bearings.

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about 7 years
5 reasons to replace PTFE-lined bearings

Plastic bearings can withstand & endure the harshest conditions. Learn the top five reasons behind why you should be considering igus® iglide® bearings over PTFE-lined metal bearings.

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about 7 years
Motion plastic parts help enable aircraft de-icing machine

See how motion plastics from igus® energy chains and maintenance free igubal® rod ends help in the de-icing process of aircrafts. Visit https://www.igus.com/ for more information!

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over 7 years
The wheelchair redefined with igus® bearings

For wheelchair users, the judders of uneven ground can seem all too familiar. Determined to make ride discomfort a thing of the past, Israel-based company, SoftWheel, has completely reinvented the whe

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over 7 years
Device for boat operators is a breeze on the knees

Paul Nowack developed a love affair with the sea at an early age. His knees, back, and joints saw the Florida man's passion as a love-hate relationship that grew more challenging with each new ocean a

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over 7 years
igus® component helps students design award-winning child-proof lock

Students from a prestigious technical university in Germany developed a child safety lock for cleaning agent bottles that includes a self-lubricating igus® bearing.

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over 7 years
Building human organs is underway with cell-stacking technology

Pick-and-place automation has progressed beyond machine manufacturing and into the world of human anatomy. Research engineers at Brown University are building tiny versions of human organs, one micro-

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over 7 years
igus® plastic bearings podium across the cycling world

The iglide® plain bearings are composed of lightweight, high-performance plastics and contribute to overall mass reduction and extended service life. The plain bearings defy environmental influences,

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over 7 years
New exoskeleton is revolutionizing work processes

A new device that supports manufacturing workers is among the latest technological advancements that speak to the power of plastics. The device, the Airframe™ exoskeleton, is made by San Diego-based L

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almost 8 years ago
igus® solutions at the Superwurm Factory

See how drylin®, e-chain® and igubal® are used in automated technology for worm farming.

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almost 8 years ago
Bearing Lubrication Facts

How does bearing lubricant effect costs, application performance and the environment? Find out in this infographic from the igus bearing experts.

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about 8 years
Four Ways to Drive a Slewing Ring Bearing

There are many new and innovative versions of slewing ring bearings on the market, including sliding slewing rings made with an iglide® polymer liner, hard-anodized aluminum rings or stainless-steel r

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over 8 years
4 Considerations for selecting a shaft for use with iglide® bearings

Choose the right shaft for your bearing is equally important as the bearings material when it comes to the lifespan of your bearings.

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