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6 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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9 months ago
igubal® Self-aligning, Maintenance-free Bearings

igubal® self-aligning bearings are designed with highly-engineered composite plastic materials for dry-running, maintenance-free operation. The product line includes plastic rod ends, spherical bearin

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9 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
iglide® PRT Slewing Rings: Smooth, maintenance-free operation in a compact size

Discover the advantages of PRT slewing rings, such as maintenance-free dry operation, in this white paper.

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10 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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10 months ago
What is a clevis?

Clevises are an often overlooked, yet essential part of many industrial applications. So what exactly are they? Read this blog to find out, along with some of the many applications they can be used in

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11 months ago
PRT-01-04 Mounting Instructions

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11 months ago
Why should you choose plastic insert bearings over metal?

Discover the advantages of using plastic insert bearings as an alternative to metal in this blog.

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11 months ago
Make the switch from metal to plastic today! igubal® JEM

In this video, igubal® Product Manager Preston Souza explains the benefits of making the switch from metal ball bearing systems to JEM insert bearing systems from igus®. These benefits include mainten

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11 months ago
Switch your metal spherical inserts to plastic fast & easy!

See how quickly plastic JEM insert bearings from igus® can be installed in this video, without the need for tools or special techniques. Learn more about igus®’ insert bearings: https://www.igus.com/

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12 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
Apiro® Modular Robot

To enable cost-effective and individual automation, igus® develops low cost automation systems, such as the world''s first robolink® Apiro®. The name says it all: Apiro® is derived from the Greek word

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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
Unique design advantages with xiros® Ball Bearings

In this video, xiros® Ball Bearings Product Manager Preston Souza discusses the benefits of using plastic ball bearings, rather than metal ball bearings, in your designs. These benefits include an exp

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