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16 days ago
Lemken Application Solution iglide® & igutex® bearings

Lemken, a manufacturer of soil cultivation equipment, approached igus with the task of eliminating the need to lubricate 22 lubrication points, per machine, per day. With dry-running iglide® and igutex® plain bearings, this was achieved while also eliminating the possibility of grease entering the environment. Learn how igus® can assist in your agricultural application: https://www.igus.com/industries/industries-agriculture Contact an igus® expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-agricultural-construction-expert

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16 days ago
Krones Application Solution with iglide® bearings

Packaging and bottling machine manufacturer Krones approached igus® looking for a bearing solution that would minimize maintenance time in its bottling machines. igus® provided both plain and linear bearings to Krones, allowing the company to design machines that only require maintenance once a year while producing 650,000 bottles a year. Learn how igus® can save you time and money in your packaging application: https://www.igus.com/industries/industries-packaging-industry Speak with an igus® expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-igus

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16 days ago
J & M Application Solution with iglide® bearings

U.S.-based agricultural machinery manufacturer J&M has seen great success with an updated design that makes use of dry-running iglide® plain bearings, rather than metal alternatives. These new bearings don’t require maintenance, allowing the machines to process an additional 70 soccer fields worth of land per day. Learn how igus® can assist in your agricultural application: https://www.igus.com/industries/industries-agriculture Contact an igus® expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-agricultural-construction-expert

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3 months 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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4 months 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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5 months 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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5 months 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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6 months 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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6 months 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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6 months ago
The Main 5 iglide® Bearing Materials | The igus® Classroom

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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6 months 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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7 months 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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7 months 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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8 months 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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9 months 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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11 months ago
FDA-Approved iglide® Materials for Food & Packaging

In this video, you’ll get a brief overview of our FDA-compliant materials, which types are most commonly used, and what advantages these materials have to offer. To learn more about igus® solutions f

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about 1 year ago
Improving pipetting reliability & efficiency with automation

Pipetting is a highly technical & difficult skill. Automation takes much of this difficulty away, making results more accurate & reliable. Read this blog to learn more about automated pipetting.

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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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