Plastic Bushings & Bearings

Custom-made spare parts can be expensive, and the downtime that's required when those components fail can cost companies even more money. Discover how wear-resistant 3D-printed parts can help you save

In this blog post, you'll discover a new SLS-printing material with ESD properties. Learn about the material's characteristics and how it's wear rate compares to PA12 printing materials.

In this post, read about what makes igus® plain bearings self-lubricating and how these properties could save you money while improving your machine.

In this post, read about the service life of 3d printed parts from igus®, which are made from durable materials & have extremely low wear rates.

In this post, read about the industrial 3d printing service offered by igus®, which produces industrial grade parts that go beyond just prototyping.

In this post, read about the 3 most common misconceptions about bearings, and why you might want to start using them more in your applications.

In this post, read about why glueing in your plastic bearings may be the only option sometimes, and how you can do this properly.

In this post, we discuss how moisture can affect metal plain bearings and their installation points, and why plastic materials are often the ideal solution.

In this post, learn why plastic bearings are ideal for hospital and lab environments due to their hygienic, dry-running properties.

In this blog, read about bearings that are made from our hygienic plastic materials & why they are chemically resistant to Ecolab cleaning agents.

Plastic bearings are now designed to stand up to high speeds and loads, extreme temperatures, caustic chemicals, and a wide range of other application requirements. In this infographic, see the top 5