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igus® – Lightweight, cost saving components for the automotive industry

Where inside cars can you use self-lubricating plastic plain bearings? And what are the advantages? Find out here!

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Why A Plastics Manufacturer Designed A Metal Component

In this post, read about our new metal rod ends, which feature all of the benefits offered by our traditional plastic rod ends, but with metal housing.

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FDA-Compliant Magnetic Plastics to Keep Food Safe During Manufacturing

Read this blog to learn why magnetic plastic materials are crucial for the food industry, and discover a self-lubricating, maintenance-free product that helps keep food safe from plastic fragments.

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iglide® PRT-04 Slewing Ring Bearings

iglide® PRT slewing ring bearings are ready-to-install rotary joints for self-lubricating operation. Learn about our slimmer, lighter slewing ring: PRT-04.

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Designing a Pivot For Outdoor Heavy Duty Environments & Agriculture Webinar

Nick Van Tol discusses 3 things to consider when designing a true maintenance-free pivot for your outdoor application. Check it out today!

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iglide® – Tech Up Cost Down

We manufacture high-performance plastic bearings to improve the technological advantages of your machine while decreasing overall costs. Watch to learn more.

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iglide® PRT Slewing Ring Bearings Overview

Join our Product Manager of Startups Preston Souza as he gives a general overview of the iglide® PRT slewing ring product line and discusses potential uses.

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Cost-Effective & Grease-Free Water-Pump Bearings Exist!

In this post, learn about all the advantages offered by switching to water pump bearings made from iglide® highly-engineered plastics.

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What Is iglide®? And, What Does It Do Better Than POM?

In this post, learn about how to look at the true cost of bearings and why comparing plastic materials can be a bit more complex than you might think.

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Fly Dry: Thermoplastic Bearings and Linear Slides Within Aircraft Interiors

Read how grease-free plastic bearings & linear slides can not only improve your aircraft interiors, but also improve air travel for your customers.

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Top 12 dry-tech® new products 2020 – iglide® & drylin®

This year, we're bringing you more than 100 new innovative products that help reduce the costs and improve the performance of your machine. Watch to learn more!

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The Hidden Costs of Bearing Systems & Assemblies

Read about the hidden costs associated with parts that require lubrication, and how you can avoid them by using self-lubricating plastics.

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Axial Bearings: 2 Cost-Effective Alternatives

Designing a machine or system that requires bearings with axial support? Learn about these incredible cost-saving alternatives you may not have known about.

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Inside the iglide® Test Lab

Each year, we execute over 135 trillion test movements in our 41,000 square-foot laboratory. Watch what kind of tests our self-lubricating bearings endure in test labs!

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3 Tips When Choosing Bearing Dimensions

There are a lot of application factors that can affect your bearing requirements. Read these 3 tips to keep in mind when choosing your bearing dimensions.

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Car Interior: 3 Areas Where Plastic Ball Bearings are Ideal

In this post, read about the various benefits, both in regard to aesthetics and functionality, that plastic ball bearings can offer when designing a car''s interior.

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Plastic Coupling Rods: Advantages for the Automotive Industry

In this post, read about plastic coupling rods and learn about all of the advantages that they offer for the automotive industry when compared to metal parts.

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Self-Lubricating Ball Bearings Are a No-Brainer

In this post, read about how self-lubricating ball bearings are created and how they outperform metal across a wide range of applications and industries.

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How to Calculate Surface Pressure for Plain Bearings

Read about the importance of knowing your application''s surface pressure before choosing a bearing and how to calculate this on your own.

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The Limits of Metal Ball Bearings & Why Plastic Might Be Better

Although metal ball bearings may be the standard, read about all the benefits that plastic ball bearings provide for hygienic & high-temperature applications.

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Plastic bike bearings: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable

Discover the advantages of plastic plain bearings for bikes. Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, these bearings offer a longer service life compared to metal alternatives. Read on to learn more!

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