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12 days ago
igubal® applications from the 2025 manus awards

Discover the unique and innovative applications submitted for the 2025 manus awards that make use of igubal self-aligning bearings in this magazine!

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5 months ago
The future of drone design: lightweight, durable plastic components

Optimize your drone designs with maintenance-free plastic components: a lighter, more durable alternative to metal parts.

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9 months ago
igubal® split flange bearings as an efficient solution for conveyor systems

Discover how igubal split flange bearings can save both time and money in conveyor systems with this Tech Talk!

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10 months ago
Food Safe Solution with igubal® Food Contact Spherical Bearings

In food production, bearings need to be suitable for direct food contact without any contamination. One of the most common solutions, metallic ball bearings, require grease to maintain ideal performance, creating a risk of food contamination. Food-safe plastic spherical bearings from igus® don’t require any external lubrication or maintenance, while remaining FDA- and EU-compliant for food contact. igubal® bearings are also metal-detectable, corrosion-resistant, and reduce vibrations. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.igus.com/industries/fda-compliant Contact an expert in FDA-compliant components: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=269dae3a-2657-4ca8-b88d-c3219c7aa71b

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about 1 year ago
What is a pillow block bearing?

Pillow block bearings are a unique type of bearing ideal for providing support and alignment to rotating shafts. Read this blog to learn more about them.

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about 1 year ago
igus spherical bearings enhance efficiency at Belgian brewery

Chimay Brewery replaced metallic ball bearings with plastic bearing inserts, reducing maintenance & enhancing performance for their bottling systems. Learn more in this article.

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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
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
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
igubal® spherical insert bearings – Replacement Guide

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over 1 year 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
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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almost 2 years 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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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almost 3 years ago
igus® Advantages for the Turf Care Industry

Learn more about specific igus® components used in the turf care industry and the ways customers are already using them in their own applications: https://www.igus.com/info/grounds-maintenance Check

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about 4 years
Automotive Solutions with igubal® Self Aligning Bearings Webinar

Learn what igubal® self-aligning bearings are, what makes them ideal for automotive applications, & how igus® can support you throughout the design process.

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about 4 years
An Introduction to Self-Aligning Plain Bearings

Self-aligning refers to the fact that the bearing can handle various types of motion, such as tilting, oscillating and linear motion, not just axial in the case of a rotating shaft.

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over 4 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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over 4 years
igubal® JEM insert bearings infographic

igubal® JEM plastic insert bearings are grease-free, lightweight & self-lubricating, making them an ideal 1:1 metal bearing replacement. Learn more about the benefits and cost-savings here.

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