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over 4 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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 5 years
Plastic Bearings Prove Resistance to Ecolab Cleaning Agents

In this blog, read about bearings that are made from our hygienic plastic materials & why they are chemically resistant to Ecolab cleaning agents.

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about 5 years
igus® – iglide® & drylin® Quick Shipping & Stock

Watch as iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang and drylin® Product Matt Mowry discuss our stock and shipping process for our plain and linear bearings.

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about 5 years
igus® Webinar: iglide® for Reducing Noise and Vibrations in Vehicles

In this seminar, you'll learn how igus® bearings made of engineered composite plastic materials can help reduce noise inside vehicles, and why that's important.

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about 5 years
Why Are Plastic Components Ideal for the Packaging and Food Industries?

In this post, learn why igus® plastic components are ideal for the packaging & food industries beyond being dry-running, hygienic & corrosion-resistant.

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about 5 years
igus® News 2020 – iglide® Q2E & GKF Shafting

Learn more about GKF shafting here: https://www.igus.com/info/gkf-shafting And Q2E bearings here inside of our 2020 products catalog: https://p.widencdn.net/2kdxhd/igus_News_2020_Tech-up_Cost-down_Its

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about 5 years
iglide® Bearings, Self-lubricating and Maintenance-free

iglide® bearings are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, & reduce costs by up to 40 percent. Watch this video to learn more about our plain bearings.

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over 5 years
igubal® Self-Aligning Bearings Overview

igubal® is our self-aligning bearings designed with our highly-engineered, self-lubricating plastic materials for corrosion resistance. Watch to learn more.

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