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Why Are Plastic Components Ideal for the Packaging and Food Industries?

In this post, learn why igus® plastic components are ideal for the packaging & food industries beyond being dry-running, hygienic & corrosion-resistant.

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igus® News 2020 – iglide® Q2E & GKF Shafting

Learn more about GKF shafting here: https://www.igus.com/info/gkf-shafting And Q2E bearings here inside of our 2020 products catalog: https://p.widencdn.net/2kdxhd/igus_News_2020_Tech-up_Cost-down_Its

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iglide® Bearings, Self-lubricating and Maintenance-free

iglide® bearings are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, & reduce costs by up to 40 percent. Watch this video to learn more about our plain bearings.

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igus® – Lightweight, cost saving components for the automotive industry

Where inside cars can you use self-lubricating plastic plain bearings? And what are the advantages? Find out here!

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iglide® – Tech Up Cost Down

We manufacture high-performance plastic bearings to improve the technological advantages of your machine while decreasing overall costs. Watch to learn more.

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Designing a Pivot For Outdoor Heavy Duty Environments & Agriculture Webinar

Nick Van Tol discusses 3 things to consider when designing a true maintenance-free pivot for your outdoor application. Check it out today!

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Cost-Effective & Grease-Free Water-Pump Bearings Exist!

In this post, learn about all the advantages offered by switching to water pump bearings made from iglide® highly-engineered plastics.

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What Is iglide®? And, What Does It Do Better Than POM?

In this post, learn about how to look at the true cost of bearings and why comparing plastic materials can be a bit more complex than you might think.

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Fly Dry: Thermoplastic Bearings and Linear Slides Within Aircraft Interiors

Read how grease-free plastic bearings & linear slides can not only improve your aircraft interiors, but also improve air travel for your customers.

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Top 12 dry-tech® new products 2020 – iglide® & drylin®

This year, we're bringing you more than 100 new innovative products that help reduce the costs and improve the performance of your machine. Watch to learn more!

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The Hidden Costs of Bearing Systems & Assemblies

Read about the hidden costs associated with parts that require lubrication, and how you can avoid them by using self-lubricating plastics.

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Axial Bearings: 2 Cost-Effective Alternatives

Designing a machine or system that requires bearings with axial support? Learn about these incredible cost-saving alternatives you may not have known about.

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Inside the iglide® Test Lab

Each year, we execute over 135 trillion test movements in our 41,000 square-foot laboratory. Watch what kind of tests our self-lubricating bearings endure in test labs!

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3 Tips When Choosing Bearing Dimensions

There are a lot of application factors that can affect your bearing requirements. Read these 3 tips to keep in mind when choosing your bearing dimensions.

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How to Calculate Surface Pressure for Plain Bearings

Read about the importance of knowing your application''s surface pressure before choosing a bearing and how to calculate this on your own.

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Plastic bike bearings: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable

Discover the advantages of plastic plain bearings for bikes. Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, these bearings offer a longer service life compared to metal alternatives. Read on to learn more!

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How to calculate iglide® bearing lifetime

Watch as iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang walks through how to use our free online bearing lifetime calculator and explains all the tool's features.

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Bearings—Past, Present, and Future

Read about the long and fascinating history behind bearing technology, along with some of the exciting innovations the future has in store.

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How Do Plastic Bearings & Bushings Reduce Noise in Automobiles?

Read about how plastic plain bearings play an essential role in the development and production of quieter vehicles, both inside and out.

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Not All Loads are Created Equal Part 1

Learn about the different type of surface loads that can impact your bearing, and how to properly identify the right bearing material based upon load type.

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Bronze bearings over plastic bearings? Think again

Self-lubricating iglide® plastic bearings from igus® offer many advantages over bronze bearings.

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