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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
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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almost 2 years 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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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about 2 years
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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over 2 years
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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over 2 years
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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over 2 years
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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over 2 years
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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over 2 years
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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over 2 years
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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almost 3 years 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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almost 3 years ago
Predictive maintenance for machines and systems

Read this white paper to learn about smart plastics from igus® and how they can eliminate unplanned machine downtime through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

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almost 3 years ago
Custom Injection-Molded Parts Produced & Shipped Quickly | iglide® Fastline Service

Wish you could get custom injection-molded parts shipped to you in a matter of days? Now you can with Fastline. Choose from our wide range of 17 iglide® bearing materials based on your application, in

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