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over 3 years
Hydraulic A-Frame on Ship with Polymer Bearings Provides Maximum Freedom of Movement

The founder of a boat company developed a hydraulic A-Frame called the Linkage System for 180 degree range of motion using self-lubricating, polymer bearings

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over 3 years
Ergometers with Injection Molded Bearings for Cardiovascular Care

Using the igus Fastline service, injection-molded iglide plain bearings became a fast and economical solution for recumbent bikes by ergoline GmbH. Read the story to learn more.

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over 3 years
New Electric Unit Takes ATV Market for a Ride

Learn about the newest design arriving in the ATV market, and igus'' part in creating this innovative vehicle.

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over 3 years
igus® Motion Plastic Components for Automotive Seat Adjustments

Seating systems within vehicles shouldn''t be noisy—iglide® maintenance-free bearings reduce noise while providing longer life. Watch this video to learn more!

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over 3 years
Don’t Sweat It: Self-lubricating Compound Polymer Bearings for Fitness Equipment Are Maintenance-fre

In this blog post, we will explore the main advantages of self-lubricating compound polymer bearings most relevant to the fitness equipment industry.

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over 3 years
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 4: The M1 Caliber from REEKON Tools

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Alex LeGendre, a former project manager at REEKON Tools, about the company's M1 Caliber. It's a measuring device that makes it easier for professionals to cut materials

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over 3 years
iglide® Polymer Bearings for the Construction Industry

iglide® bearings are designed with materials that offer various advantages over metal, and can bear the tough environment of the construction industry.

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over 3 years
Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist

In this blog post, we'll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how self-lubricating plastic parts help to shorten that checklist.

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almost 4 years ago
How to choose the right wear ring for your application

Slot design, fixing groove depth and width, and material all play an important role in the performance and lifetime of your wear ring.

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almost 4 years ago
The Pros and Cons of Plastic Bearings

Some cons of using plastic bearings include that they cannot handle extreme load capacities, extreme temperatures or high rotations per minute. Pros include the ability to handle edge loads and more.

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almost 4 years ago
How high temperatures affect plastic plain bearings

At what point are temperatures "too high" for plastic plain bearings? You could check the material''s data sheet, but that info is usually an approximate figure applied under certain conditions.

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almost 4 years ago
iglide® GKF Corrosion-Resistant Shaft Surface | Brief Overview

Introducing GKF shafting – a gas-nitrided shaft surface that is 3x more corrosion-resistant than zinc, metal & nickel plating. Watch to learn more about GKF.

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almost 4 years ago
igus® Polymer Components & Solutions for the Solar Industry

Internationally, igus® products are used in projects that rely on solar energy. Check out this video to learn more and to see an application example from Egypt.

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about 4 years
Custom Injection-Molded Parts Produced & Shipped Quickly | iglide® Fastline Service

Use Fastline to get custom injection-molded parts shipped to you in a matter of days. Choose from our 17 iglide® bearing materials based on your application.

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about 4 years
Request Your igus® iglide® Bearings Sample Box Today!

The iglide® bearings sample box makes it easy for you to choose the best plastic bearing material that meets your application requirements, including FDA compliance, underwater use, and more.

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about 4 years
VAVE optimization in the automotive industry

VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) is an effective method of improving technology, optimizing processes and reducing costs. Learn how igus parts can help automotive manufacturers do just that.

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about 4 years
Put to the test: Are engineered plastic bearings resistant to Skydrol LD-4?

We placed two test specimens made of engineered plastic materials in 100% concentrated Skydrol LD-4 hydraulic fluid for 1,000 hours at room temperature. Here''s what happened.

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about 4 years
How igus® products help de-icing vehicles protect the lives of airline passengers

Frost, ice & snow collecting on airplanes can quickly compromise passenger safety. Luckily, de-icing vehicles help remove the build-up. Here, learn more about the de-icing process & how igus can help.

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about 4 years
Request Your igus® Corner Today with Mike Patterson

Learn more about the igus® corner here: https://www.igus.com/info/igus-corner Request an igus® corner here: https://content.communication.igus.net/en/igus-corner_new Introducing the igus® corner -

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about 4 years
Request Your igus® Corner Today – dry-tech® & Energy Chain Systems®

Learn more about the igus® corner here: https://www.igus.com/info/igus-corner Request an igus® corner here: https://content.communication.igus.net/en/igus-corner_new Introducing the igus® corner -

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about 4 years
Request Your igus® Corner Today with Nicole Lang

Introducing the igus® corner - a compact, customizable temporary or permanent display of samples of the latest engineered plastic components for your industry.

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