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almost 5 years ago
Prevent unplanned downtime and machine failures with “smart” plastic bearings

Last year, igus® developed an intelligent bearing with high-performance plastics to alert system operators of excessive wear before a machine failure happens.

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almost 5 years ago
Three Benefits of igubal® Self-aligning Bearings

There are three main benefits to take into consideration when looking into using our igubal® products in your application. Watch our video to learn more!

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almost 5 years ago
How Plastic Linear Bearings and Bushings Can Really Float Your Boat

The market for private watercraft is exploding. Take advantage of the opportunity by designing grease-free, corrosion-resistant systems for your powerboats. Here''s how igus can help you do that.

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almost 5 years ago
6 reasons to replace teflon coated bearings

In this webinar, you'll discover 6 reasons why you should replace Teflon-coated bearings with highly engineered iglide® plastic bearings. Watch to learn more.

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almost 5 years ago
Are UV Disinfection Robots Here to Stay?

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in demand for UV disinfection robots, but will the momentum keep up after things return back to normal? Find out here.

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almost 5 years ago
xiros® Ball Bearings: Self-lubricating & Maintenance-free | Overview

xiros® plastic ball bearings do not require any external lubricants, which enables dry-running, maintenance-free operation. Learn more about xiros® here!

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almost 5 years ago
4 Reasons Why You Should Consider igus® Products for Drone-In-A-Box Systems

In this blog post, learn how you can design maintenance-free DIB systems with highly engineered plastic products from igus.

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about 5 years
How to choose the right custom bearing production method

Join iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang & Startups Product Manager Preston Souza to learn about the production methods available for designing custom parts.

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about 5 years
How to Measure Bearings

Whether you are looking to replace an old bearing or seeking out extras to have on hand, knowing how to measure your bearings beforehand is important and can save you some hassle.

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about 5 years
Still Using Metal Ball Bearings in Packaging Equipment? Consider This Maintenance-Free Alternative

What if I told you there''s a dry-running, lightweight polymer alternative to metal ball bearings? Well, you better believe it because this type of solution does exist! Learn all about it here.

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about 5 years
Self-Lubricating Plain Bearings: How They Work

In this post, read about what makes igus® plain bearings self-lubricating and how these properties could save you money while improving your machine.

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about 5 years
Plastic vs Metal Self-aligning Bearings

More design options, differing motion & no rust. See how igus® self-aligning bearings compare to its metal bearing counterparts in this one-page infographic.

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about 5 years
Solar Panels: Internal Tests Confirm the Reliability of Engineered Plastic Components

In this post, read about the internal testing that takes place within our test laboratory to calculate and improve wear & tear for solar panels.

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over 5 years
The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Plastic Plain Bearings

In this post, read about the 3 most common misconceptions about bearings, and why you might want to start using them more in your applications.

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over 5 years
Tips for Gluing Plastic Plain Bearings

In this post, read about why glueing in your plastic bearings may be the only option sometimes, and how you can do this properly.

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over 5 years
How Does Moisture Affect Plain Bearings?

In this post, we discuss how moisture can affect metal plain bearings and their installation points, and why plastic materials are often the ideal solution.

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over 5 years
Polymer Ball Bearings Withstand Extreme Heat in Pellet Stove

In this post, we discuss pellet stoves developed by the Koppe company, which are focused on sustainability & use plastic ball bearings in extreme heat.

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over 5 years
igus® Webinar: iglide® Bearings Thermal Management

Developing new & efficient thermal management solutions is better with iglide® bearings. Watch this webinar to learn why!

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over 5 years
Slewing Ring Ball Bearings for a Wide Variety of Applications

In this post, learn about slewing ring ball bearings, which combine the rotational capabilities of slewing rings with ball bearing technology.

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over 5 years
7 Reasons Why Plastic Bearings be Illin’ Within Lab & Hospital Devices

In this post, learn why plastic bearings are ideal for hospital and lab environments due to their hygienic, dry-running properties.

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over 5 years
Pack Expo 2020 Walk through – iglide® & drylin®

Visit our webpage to learn more about iglide®: https://www.igus.com/info/plain-plastic-bearings And more about drylin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview You can also conten

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