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Content relating to self-lubricating iglide® plastic bearings

over 7 years
igus® component helps students design award-winning child-proof lock

Students from a prestigious technical university in Germany developed a child safety lock for cleaning agent bottles that includes a self-lubricating igus® bearing.

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over 7 years
Building human organs is underway with cell-stacking technology

Pick-and-place automation has progressed beyond machine manufacturing and into the world of human anatomy. Research engineers at Brown University are building tiny versions of human organs, one micro-

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over 7 years
igus® plastic bearings podium across the cycling world

The iglide® plain bearings are composed of lightweight, high-performance plastics and contribute to overall mass reduction and extended service life. The plain bearings defy environmental influences,

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over 7 years
New exoskeleton is revolutionizing work processes

A new device that supports manufacturing workers is among the latest technological advancements that speak to the power of plastics. The device, the Airframe™ exoskeleton, is made by San Diego-based L

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almost 8 years ago
Bearing Lubrication Facts

How does bearing lubricant effect costs, application performance and the environment? Find out in this infographic from the igus bearing experts.

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over 8 years
4 Considerations for selecting a shaft for use with iglide® bearings

Choose the right shaft for your bearing is equally important as the bearings material when it comes to the lifespan of your bearings.

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over 8 years
Plastic vs. Metal Bushings – Field Test

Plastic and metal bushings go head-to-head in this data backed field battle. Compare how many maintenance stops the equipment outfitted with plastic bushings requires against their metal counterparts.

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over 8 years
How to Install & Properly Measure Plastic Plain Bearings

The manner in which a bearing is installed and quality tested is essential to the success of any mechanical system. If the installation of the bearing is incorrectly done, or if the quality-testing me

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over 8 years
Plastic Bicycle Bushings For A Longer Ride

Self-lubricating and maintenance-free igus® plastic bushings are 80% lighter than metal, and help to reduce the weight of bicycles. Watch to learn more.

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over 8 years
igus® for the biking industry

See how igus® parts are used for many different types of bikes! Learn more at www.igus.com

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over 8 years
Designing a true maintenance-free pivot

We compared true maintenance-free designs with alternative designs. Discover what goes into creating a truly maintenance-free pivot.

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over 8 years
Your guide to modern ball bearings

We break down the components of a modern ball bearing, and explain what type of bearing materials are best for certain environments.

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over 8 years
Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Bearing lubrication can transfer bacteria and other contaminants between food. See what bearings you can use that are compliant

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over 8 years
iglide® dry-tech® Test Lab

See what kind of tests our self-lubricating bearings go through in the test lab!

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over 8 years
Dirt and dust resistant bearings and bushings for agriculture and heavy duty

Self-lubricating iglide® bearings and bushings are perfectly suited for dirty and dusty environments and can be direct substitutes for metal. Learn more here!

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almost 9 years ago
5 Reasons to replace PTFE bearings

Over the past 3 decades, there has been a revolution in the advancement and use of highly engineered plastics in bearing applications. In this tech talk, uncover the top 5 reasons to replace PTFE-line

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about 9 years
igus® dry tech test lab

Take a look inside the igus® self-lubricating bearings lab. Over 15,000 tribology tests are run each year in our massive 29,600 square foot lab.

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about 9 years
Plastic vs. PTFE bearing high speed belt tensioner pivot wear test

This video shows a belt tensioner test designed to evaluate wear of iglide® plastic bearings vs. metal backed PTFE bearings on a steel shaft.

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about 9 years
Criog Buggy swaps out 95 metal bushings for iglide® plastic bushings

German on-road, off-road, and racing buggy company Criog makes high performance all terrain sporting vehicles. Criog has swapped out 95 of its metal bushings for igus® iglide® plastic bushing and has

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about 9 years
Plastic Bearings Have Staying Power

In this white paper, uncover common misconceptions and learn the true reliability of tribologically-optimized plastic bearings.

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about 9 years
Maximizing Shaft and Bearing Lifetimes in Agricultural Machinery

Explore different processes of surface treating shaft materials and examine the effects on wear behavior of plain bearings in agriculture applications.

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