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about 1 year ago
What is mechanical advantage in gears?

Mechanical advantage is a core concept in the function of gears that enables a majority of applications gears are used in. Learn more in this blog.

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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.

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over 1 year ago
The 12 most important types of gears you need to know

Discover everything you need to know about the different types of gears, along with their advantages, disadvantages, and common applications, in this blog.

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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.

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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.

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over 1 year ago
igubal® spherical insert bearings – Replacement Guide

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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.

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over 1 year ago
Metallic igubal® Rod Ends for Outdoor Environments

Discover the benefits of igubal metallic rod ends and the advantages they offer over similar solutions, particularly in outdoor applications.

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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

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over 1 year ago
How do self-lubricating bearings work?

Unlike traditional bearings that rely on grease or oil, these innovative bearings come with built-in lubrication. But how is this achieved?

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over 1 year 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.

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over 1 year ago
iglide® Bearings Overview | igus® Products

igus® is a leading, global manufacturer of engineered plastic components. For more than 50 years, we have developed innovative solutions for moving applications in almost every industry. Our iglide® products include self-lubricating, maintenance-free plain bearings, self-aligning bearings, plastic ball bearings and more. Learn more online at: https://www.igus.com/info/plain-plastic-bearings Contact a bearings expert with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/custom-parts-services-contact

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over 1 year 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.

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over 1 year ago
What is the best plain bearing for agricultural machinery?

How can you possibly choose between all the various bearing options available for agricultural equipment? Discover how in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
Testing bolts and bearings for construction machinery: Hardox® and iglide®

Hardox® shafting and iglide® bearings are an excellent combination for use within heavy-duty machinery. See the test data for yourself in this blog!

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almost 2 years ago
igubal® Self-aligning, Maintenance-free Bearings

igubal® self-aligning bearings are designed with highly-engineered composite plastic materials for dry-running, maintenance-free operation. The product line includes plastic rod ends, spherical bearin

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almost 2 years ago
FastLine for Automotive – Injection Molding for Serial Production

Watch this webinar to learn about how the FastLine service from igus® can help bring your automotive designs to life with non-standard injection molded parts in as little as two weeks! Learn more abo

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almost 2 years ago
iglide® PRT Slewing Rings: Smooth, maintenance-free operation in a compact size

Discover the advantages of PRT slewing rings, such as maintenance-free dry operation, in this white paper.

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almost 2 years ago
igus® FastLine

The FastLine service from igus® allows customers to order injection molded bearings in non-standard dimensions. This is particularly useful in industries like automotive, where bearings need to fit th

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almost 2 years ago
What is a clevis?

Clevises are an often overlooked, yet essential part of many industrial applications. So what exactly are they? Read this blog to find out, along with some of the many applications they can be used in

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almost 2 years ago
PRT-01-04 Mounting Instructions

Ensure a secure and efficient installation of the igus® PRT-01-04 slewing ring with our comprehensive mounting instructions, designed for ease of use.

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