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Content relating to self-lubricating iglide® plastic bearings

over 4 years
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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over 4 years
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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over 4 years
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 5 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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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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about 5 years
iglide® bearings 2021 catalog

Browse our iglide® bearings product catalog

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about 5 years
igus® – dry-tech® highlights 2021

Visit us online at https://www.igus.com/ Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus igus® is a leading, global manufacturer of engineered plastic components. For mor

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about 5 years
iglide® Bearings Overview | igus® Products

Our iglide® products include self-lubricating, maintenance-free plain bearings, self-aligning bearings, ball bearings, & more. Learn more about iglide® now.

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about 5 years
6 ways material handling robots can be improved with plastic bearings

Designing a material handling robot? Read this blog post to learn how dry-tech components from igus can help yours run maintenance-free.

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about 5 years
Prevent unplanned downtime and machine failures with “smart” plastic bearings

Last year, igus® developed an intelligent bearing with high-performance plastics to alert system operators of excessive wear before a machine failure happens.

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about 5 years
How Plastic Linear Bearings and Bushings Can Really Float Your Boat

The market for private watercraft is exploding. Take advantage of the opportunity by designing grease-free, corrosion-resistant systems for your powerboats. Here''s how igus can help you do that.

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over 5 years
6 reasons to replace teflon coated bearings

In this webinar, you'll discover 6 reasons why you should replace Teflon-coated bearings with highly engineered iglide® plastic bearings. Watch to learn more.

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over 5 years
Are UV Disinfection Robots Here to Stay?

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in demand for UV disinfection robots, but will the momentum keep up after things return back to normal? Find out here.

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over 5 years
4 Reasons Why You Should Consider igus® Products for Drone-In-A-Box Systems

In this blog post, learn how you can design maintenance-free DIB systems with highly engineered plastic products from igus.

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over 5 years
How to choose the right custom bearing production method

Join iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang & Startups Product Manager Preston Souza to learn about the production methods available for designing custom parts.

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