Linear Bearings and Slides

1:1 Replacement Guide for Linear Ball Bearings

How to line up linear rails in 8 easy steps

Follow this step-by-step guide to perfectly line up your linear rails with no stress or hassle!

Hartmann Application Solution with drylin® linear bearings

In an effort to minimize the frequent and costly maintenance needed for its production equipment, medical goods producer Hartmann came...

Aufratech Application Solution with drylin® R Linear Bearings

Exoskeleton manufacturer Aufratech approached igus® looking for a solution to replace recirculating ball bearing systems in a recent design. These...

Test Before You Invest: The igus® Test Lab

Real-world testing is essential in mechanical applications. This is why igus has created a 41,000-square-foot test lab to conduct customer...

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...

Yes, we can PPAP car parts & other things you should know about igus® automotive solutions

If you’re familiar with igus®, then you probably already know that we engineer and manufacture grease-free plastic bearings and linear...

Engineer’s Guide to Changeovers

Read this eBook to learn about some of the ways to make changeovers more manageable and improve your entire packaging...

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...

Fundamentals of semiconductor production

Semiconductor production is a complicated process, but that doesn''t mean it should be difficult to understand. Read this white paper...

Innovative plastics in automated pipetting

Read this white paper to learn about how tribologically optimized plastics are being used in automated pipetting applications to save...

Selecting the correct drylin® W pillow block and liner

Pairing the proper pillow block and liner materials is essential. This tech talk talks about some of the most common...

DIY 3D printer components that will improve your design

This blog highlights the components available from igus for use in DIY 3D printers, making the sourcing of these components...

drylin® W round carriages, liners & rails at a glance

In this infographic, learn more about our self-lubricating, grease-free drylin® W linear bearings, rails, guides and carriages.

Improve your autonomous mobile robots with plastic components

AMRs have become a staple in many warehouses, but many applications aren''t getting the most potential out of them. Read...

Shining a Light on Mobile Device Virus Control Using drylin® Linear Slides

As healthcare facilities rely more on mobile devices and COVID-19 has the chance to spread rapidly through healthcare facilities, hospitals...