iglide® on tour - Goodbye India
Review the first leg of iglide on tour with these clips of the journey through India
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5 reasons to replace PTFE-lined bearings
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
Design Basics: Plastic Bearings
A rapidly growing number of industries have replaced traditional metal bearings with advanced plastic materials. However, some engineers without experience with these plastic materials may be reluctan
HVAC with iglide® bearings
Our high-performance plastic iglide® bearings are self-lubricating, mildew/mold certified, and FAA compliant. They're also quiet running and easy to install. Check out this infographic for more.
Selective Laser Sintering powered by igus®
Our SLS-printed parts have been proven to last 3x longer than standard printed components. Check out this infographic for test lab results and to see how easy it is to order your SLS parts online.
What are the different types of 3D printing?
Learn the differences between the types of 3D printing processes and discover their strengths and weaknesses.
1:40Improve your machines - engineered plastic bearings and bushings
Learn more about iglide® bushings and bearings: https://www.igus.com/info/plain-plastic-bearings Try the plain bearing configurator: https://www.igus.com/iglidurConf/Iglidur/Step1 Switching from metal
1:40Improve your machines - engineered plastic bearings and bushings
Learn more about iglide® bushings and bearings: https://www.igus.com/info/plain-plastic-bearings Try the plain bearing configurator: https://www.igus.com/iglidurConf/Iglidur/Step1 Switching from metal
1:22iglide Bar Stock Manufacturing
Learn more about iglide bar stock: http://www.igus.com/wpck/15559/barstock?C=US&L=en
The wheelchair redefined with igus® bearings
For wheelchair users, the judders of uneven ground can seem all too familiar. Determined to make ride discomfort a thing of the past, Israel-based company, SoftWheel, has completely reinvented the whe
Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act
Bearing lubrication can transfer bacteria and other contaminants between food. See what bearings you can use that are compliant
1:41Dirt and dust resistant bearings and bushings for agriculture and heavy duty
Self-lubricating iglide® bearings and bushings are perfectly suited for dirty and dusty environments and can be direct substitutes for metal bearings. This video shows some of the many dirty environme
1:35iglide® dry-tech Test Lab
See what kind of tests our self-lubricating bearings go through in the test lab! Learn more about our testing facilities on our website: http://www.igus.com/wpck/17576/teslaboratory
How to properly secure bearings: Anti-rotational features
Part two of this tech talk series reviewed how to secure bearing axially to keep them moving from their housings. Another important aspect of bearing security is the anti-rotational feature and why it
How to properly secure bearings: Axial securing
In part one of this “How to properly secure bearings” tech talk series, the reasons as to why bearings move out of their mounting holes and what can be done to prevent it were covered. If press fit is
How to properly secure bearings: Why do bearings move out?
If the housing is not to their liking, plastic bearings do not hesitate to move out. To keep them in for a longer stay, users must better secure the bearings or change the bearing material.
Device for boat operators is a breeze on the knees
Paul Nowack developed a love affair with the sea at an early age. His knees, back, and joints saw the Florida man’s passion as a love-hate relationship that grew more challenging with each new ocean a
igus® component helps students design award-winning child-proof lock
Students from a prestigious technical university in Germany developed a child safety lock for cleaning agent bottles that includes a self-lubricating igus® bearing.
Automated farming at Superwurm
Read how igus empowers automated farming at a worm farm via cable carriers, self-lubricating plastic bearings, linear slide tables and flexible cables in AGVs.
igus® plastic bearings podium across the cycling world
The iglide® plain bearings are composed of lightweight, high-performance plastics and contribute to overall mass reduction and extended service life. The plain bearings defy environmental influences,
New exoskeleton is revolutionizing work processes