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3 days ago
Why polymer bearings are the preferred choice for medical and laboratory equipment

See how maintenance-free polymer bearings keep medical and lab equipment clean, quiet, and reliable, with no grease or relubrication needed.

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11 days ago
igus® solutions for cantilever RMG cranes

Browse this infographic to discover how igus products can improve cantilever RMG crane design.

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about 2 months ago
Designing with polymer bearings & motion plastics

Polymer bearings can outlast metal—or fail in months—based on the system around them. Learn more in this white paper.

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2 months ago
The main 5 iglide® polymer bearing materials

The "main 5" iglide® materials are used in nearly 90% of all bearing applications igus® specs. Learn more about the materials in this blog.

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2 months ago
iglide® Bearing Main 5 Materials Data Sheet

Browse this catalog data sheet to reference the Main 5 Most Popular iglide® Plain Bearings

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3 months ago
iglide® A350 Phase Out Update

The FDA-compliant iglide® A350 material is being phased out due to legislation going into effect January 2nd, 2028. In this video, iglide Product Manager Hope Mammone goes over how this will impact customers currently using A350 and the new material alternative — iglide A351 — that will offer a direct replacement option for existing A350 components. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industry/food-and-packaging/fda-and-eu-compliant-products Contact an iglide® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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3 months ago
Heavy Duty Bearings Wear Flyer

Browse this flyer for wear and edge load test data with iglide® and igutex® plain bearings ideal for heavy duty applications

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5 months ago
iglide® TX1 Bearings – Heavy Duty Datasheet

Read this datasheet to browse the iglide® TX1 heavy-duty bearings product range with dimensions, material properties, friction and wear.

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6 months ago
Typical bearing damage patterns and how to avoid them

Damage to plain bearings can be caused by a variety of factors. This white paper will provide an overview of some of the most common types of bearing damage and how they can be avoided.

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8 months ago
Achieve longer lasting plain bearings in just four steps

Read this white paper to learn about the four key questions you need to ask when selecting bearings to avoid premature wear and damage.

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9 months ago
iglide® Bearings – Main Four FDA Materials

Looking for FDA-compliant bearings for your next project? Watch this video to learn about the main four FDA-compliant materials used in iglide® bearings, including some of their mechanical properties and ideal areas of application. Learn more about FDA-compliant products from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industry/food-and-packaging/fda-and-eu-compliant-products Browse the 17 standard iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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11 months ago
igutex® plain bearings installation fact sheet

Download PDF igutex fiber-wound TX1 and TX3 bearings are ideal for heavy-duty applications. Read this fact sheet to learn more about their installation in regards to press-fit, freezing and heating.

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12 months ago
Endless Solutions with iglide® bearings!

No matter if your application faces extreme loads, water exposure, dirt and dust, or any other harsh conditions, there’s an iglide® bearing for you. With dozens of materials and capabilities for custom bearing dimensions, there’s no challenge too steep for iglide®. Learn more about iglide® bearings: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings Browse the 17 standard iglide® materials: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=41ab9057-4d2f-4816-b220-7ec1fac5521d

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about 1 year ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® X

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Hope Mammone discusses one of the main 5 materials used in iglide® products: iglide X!

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about 1 year ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® W300

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Hope Mammone discusses one of the main 5 materials used in iglide® products: iglide W300!

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about 1 year ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® M250

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Hope Mammone discusses one of the main 5 materials used in iglide® products: iglide M250!

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about 1 year ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® J

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Hope Mammone discusses one of the main 5 materials used in iglide® products: iglide G!

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about 1 year ago
iglide® Bearings – iglide® G

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form:https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Hope Mammone discusses one of the main 5 materials used in iglide® products: iglide G!

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about 1 year ago
iglide® Bearings – Main 5 Materials 2025

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Or call us at (800) 521-2747 In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Nicole Lang discusses the main 5 materials used in iglide® products, as well as some of their most common applications.

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about 1 year ago
The future of drone design: lightweight, durable plastic components

Optimize your drone designs with maintenance-free plastic components: a lighter, more durable alternative to metal parts.

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about 1 year ago
iglide® Bearing Solutions for Windshields

Automotive components, especially those exposed to the elements, need to be reliable, robust, and resistant to all kinds of weather effects. iglide® bearings from igus® meet all of these requirements, and are the perfect solution for automotive windshield wipers. Watch this video to learn more. Learn more about iglide bearings for automotive applications: https://www.igus.com/industries/automotive-onboard-bearings Contact an igus automotive expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=9843862e-e1d1-4480-9704-aabd91322784

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