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over 1 year ago
Bronze vs. iglide® flanged nuts

With this infographic, learn about the differences between bronze flanged nuts and plastic iglide® flanged nuts and the advantages that iglide® offers over bronze.

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over 1 year ago
Unique design advantages with xiros® Ball Bearings

In this video, xiros® Ball Bearings Product Manager Preston Souza discusses the benefits of using plastic ball bearings, rather than metal ball bearings, in your designs. These benefits include an exp

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over 1 year ago
Plastic ball bearings for overhead conveyor systems

Learn why plastic ball bearings are a superior solution to metal ball bearings for a majority of overhead conveyor systems in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
Predictive maintenance for machines and systems

Read this white paper to learn about smart plastics from igus® and how they can eliminate unplanned machine downtime through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

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over 1 year ago
Innovations with xiros® ball bearings 2023

Watch this video to learn more about some of the latest additions to the xiros® ball bearing product line, including the B180 ECO ball bearing made of recycled plastics, and the A500 ball bearing for

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over 1 year ago
Fundamentals of semiconductor production

Semiconductor production is a complicated process, but that doesn''t mean it should be difficult to understand. Read this white paper to learn about chip-making and its stringent requirements

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over 1 year ago
Custom Injection-Molded Parts Produced & Shipped Quickly | iglide® Fastline Service

Wish you could get custom injection-molded parts shipped to you in a matter of days? Now you can with Fastline. Choose from our wide range of 17 iglide® bearing materials based on your application, in

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over 1 year ago
Why use iglide® plain bearings in commercial vehicles?

Read this blog to learn about how plastic iglide® plain bearings can be used in commercial vehicles, and the advantages they provide over traditional metal bearings.

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over 1 year ago
The main 5 iglide® materials

While there are over 50 different iglide® materials, the "main 5" are the go-to for the majority of applications

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over 1 year ago
Ready to roll: igus® products support lightweight bike rack

Read about the QuikrStuff bike rack that utilizes lightweight iglide bushings & washers for durable performance and resistance to dirt, dust and corrosion.

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over 1 year ago
igus® X Quikr Stuff: Wear-resistant bearings for bike racks

See iglide® G thrust washers and iglide® Q2 bushings in action in the Quikr Stuff car-mounted bike rack solution. Our iglide® components resist weather effects and extreme temperatures, making them id

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over 1 year ago
Long-lasting plastic bearings for HVAC systems

Learn about the benefits of plastic bearings that make them particularly suitable for use in HVAC systems

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over 1 year ago
iglide® PRT slewing rings at a glance

iglide PRT slewing rings are widely varied. This infographic provides info on the entire product line at a glance

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over 1 year ago
Improve your autonomous mobile robots with plastic components

AMRs have become a staple in many warehouses, but many applications aren''t getting the most potential out of them. Read on to learn how plastic components can transform AMRs

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over 1 year ago
PRT Assembly Instructions

PRT Slewing Ring Assembly Instructions

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over 1 year ago
UV-resistant plastic bearings for the solar industry

Plastics are expected to become brittle and fail when exposed to UV rays. Read this blog to learn why this isn''t always the case, and how plastics can actually outperform metals for the solar industry

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over 1 year ago
Plastic gears vs metal gears: Which is the better option?

When it comes to gears, there''s been much debate about which type of material is best: plastic or metal. This blog examines the advantages of each and aims to answer this long-debated question.

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over 1 year ago
7 Tips for selecting the optimum conveyor rollers

Choosing a conveyor roller shouldn''t be a difficult task. This design guide offers seven tips for selecting the ideal roller for your application to make the process as easy as possible.

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over 1 year ago
Selecting xiros® conveyor rollers with maintenance-free operation

Use this infographic to decide which xiros conveyor roller will best suit your application:

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almost 2 years ago
Polymer Ball Bearings vs. Metal Ball Bearings

This white paper examines the benefits of plastic ball bearings over metallic ball bearings, including reduced cost and weight, and eliminating the need for consistent external lubrication.

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almost 2 years ago
iglide® plain bearings – Design Guide

Read this design guide to learn more about our self-lubricating, plastic bearings, bushings their ideal applications and industries.

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