Plastic Bushings & Bearings

In this post, read about the various benefits, both in regard to aesthetics and functionality, that plastic ball bearings can offer when designing a car's interior.

In this post, read about plastic coupling rods and learn about all of the advantages that they offer for the automotive industry when compared to metal parts.

In part 2 of the series we discuss shaft roughness and its effect on complex composite bearings.

Engineered composite plastic plain bearings are resistant to corrosion and wear and are lighter than metal plain bearings. Read this blog post to learn more.

Read about how 3D printers and machine tools compare in sustainability, accuracy and productivity.

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

Do plain bearings with large wall thicknesses offer advantages inside heavy-duty applications? I say no. Here's why.

Sometimes the best solution is an antiquated one! This post reviews how a felt ring protects the bearing and shaft and helps avoid hundreds of hours of maintenance.

Learn which factors make a plain bearing ideal for use within sheet metal despite it being a thin-walled structure.

Ever wondered how you might reduce the amount of warranty claims due to replacement parts? Read about these maintenance-free solutions.

Interested in having a custom part created? View this infographic about the various manufacturing methods available from igus® & discover which is best for you.

Many engineers are already aware of some of the incredible benefits that engineered plastic bearings provide. However, here are some you may not know of yet!

Learn about the differences between simple plastic & engineered plastic bearings so that you can make the best decision possible when choosing a plastic bearing for your application.

There are a lot of factors to consider when designing a pivot, but there's one in particular that's crucial to achieving a successful, maintenance-free pivot bearing.