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over 1 year ago
Get your Heavy Duty Sample Box Today!

Heavy-duty bearings from igus® are perfect for use within dusty and dirty environments. In this video, we get hands on and show off just how well igus®’ heavy-duty plastic bearings can perform even when covered in dirt and dust. Request your own heavy-duty bearings sample box: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-sample-box-request Learn more about heavy-duty bearings from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-bearings

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over 1 year ago
Heineken Application Solution with igubal® spherical bearings

In an effort to eliminate costly lubrication-related maintenance from its bottling lines, Heineken Brasil approached igus® looking for a grease-free insert bearing solution to replace the metal bearings used previously. igus® provided dry-running JEM insert bearings, which offered 1:1 replacement of the original bearings. The change saved Heineken Brasil 1,560 hours of maintenance a year. If the change is made at all Heineken locations, 20 tons of lubricant can be eliminated from its bottling lines. Learn more about JEM insert bearings: https://www.igus.com/spherical-bearings/insert-bearings Read the application story here: https://toolbox.igus.com/9301/more-sustainable-beer-production-made-possible-with-plastic-insert-bearings Contact an insert bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact

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over 1 year ago
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 testing. Read this tech talk to learn more.

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over 1 year ago
Say Goodbye to Lubrication – Transforming Heavy-Duty Equipment with Dry running Plastics from igus®

Tired of needing to constantly lubricate your heavy-duty machinery? Looking for a grease-free alternative that can still meet your application’s requirements? Look no further than igus’® selection of dry-running bearings and cable carriers. These products are perfect for heavy-duty equipment, boasting incredible strength and resistance to dirt, dust, corrosion, and other harsh conditions. Watch this webinar to learn more! For further information, visit our website: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-industries Contact a heavy-duty bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact Contact a heavy-duty cable carriers expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-stephen-bowman

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over 1 year ago
How does gear reduction work?

Gear reduction is a mechanical process used to reduce the speed and increase the torque of an input power source through a set of gears. Learn more about gear reduction in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
Rockinger Application Solution with igubal® Self-aligning Bearings

In an effort to reduce time spent on relubrication of its trailer hitches, manufacturer Rockinger sought out igus® to replace the standard metal spherical bearings used with a dry-running plastic alternative. This new solution provides better security against failure, reduces the risk of grease contaminating the environment, and eliminates maintenance costs for this particular part. Learn more about zero-lubrication igus® components: https://www.igus.com/company/zero-additional-lubrication Contact an igus® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact

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over 1 year ago
Lemken Application Solution iglide® & igutex® bearings

Lemken, a manufacturer of soil cultivation equipment, approached igus with the task of eliminating the need to lubricate 22 lubrication points, per machine, per day. With dry-running iglide® and igutex® plain bearings, this was achieved while also eliminating the possibility of grease entering the environment. Learn how igus® can assist in your agricultural application: https://www.igus.com/industries/industries-agriculture Contact an igus® expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-agricultural-construction-expert

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over 1 year ago
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 bottling machines. igus® provided both plain and linear bearings to Krones, allowing the company to design machines that only require maintenance once a year while producing 650,000 bottles a year. Learn how igus® can save you time and money in your packaging application: https://www.igus.com/industries/industries-packaging-industry Speak with an igus® expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-igus

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over 1 year ago
J & M Application Solution with iglide® bearings

U.S.-based agricultural machinery manufacturer J&M has seen great success with an updated design that makes use of dry-running iglide® plain bearings, rather than metal alternatives. These new bearings don’t require maintenance, allowing the machines to process an additional 70 soccer fields worth of land per day. Learn how igus® can assist in your agricultural application: https://www.igus.com/industries/industries-agriculture Contact an igus® expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-agricultural-construction-expert

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over 1 year ago
More sustainable beer production made possible with plastic insert bearings

Discover how Heineken saved over 1,500 man hours a year by switching to self-lubricating JEM insert bearings in this application story.

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over 1 year ago
What is mechanical advantage in gears?

Mechanical advantage is a core concept in the function of gears that enables a majority of applications gears are used in. Learn more in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
Planetary gears and their use in bicycles

Planetary gears are the ideal solution for bike gearboxes. Learn how RCYL is taking plastic planetary gears and using them in a nearly 100% plastic bike in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
The 12 most important types of gears you need to know

Discover everything you need to know about the different types of gears, along with their advantages, disadvantages, and common applications, in this blog.

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over 1 year ago
igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings

The debate between bronze and plastic bearings has been around for ages. Historically, bronze was considered superior, but this is no longer the case thanks to the plastic bearings available from igus. Read the blog to learn more.

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almost 2 years ago
Go Zero Lubrication with AI

Discover the negative impact of using lubricating grease in this infographic, as well as how to completely eliminate lubricating grease from your application.

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almost 2 years ago
igubal® spherical insert bearings – Replacement Guide

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almost 2 years ago
Bearing points without lubrication: Guide, expert tips, and practical examples

Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components. Learn more in this white paper.

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almost 2 years ago
Metallic igubal® Rod Ends for Outdoor Environments

Discover the benefits of igubal metallic rod ends and the advantages they offer over similar solutions, particularly in outdoor applications.

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almost 2 years ago
Benefits for the Environment with iglide® bearings

This video explores some of the environmental benefits of using iglide® bearings, including a lack of any external lubricants or grease, energy savings due to the lightweight materials used, and the use of new energy efficient injection molding machines to create the bearings. Contact an iglide® plain bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Learn more about igus’® sustainability initiatives: https://www.igus.com/info/sustainability Browse our selection of iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials

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almost 2 years 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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almost 2 years 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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