igus dry tech test lab
Take a look inside the igus® self-lubricating bearings lab. Over 15,000 tribology tests are run each year in our massive 29,600 square foot lab. Learn more at www.igus.com/testlab.
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Selecting the Right Position Indicator
Linear guides/lead screw tables can be assembled with supplementary accessories. In addition to hand wheels and clamps, analog position indicators are also available. A position indicator is used to d
New exoskeleton is revolutionizing work processes
A new device that supports manufacturing workers is among the latest technological advancements that speak to the power of plastics. The device, the Airframe™ exoskeleton, is made by San Diego-based L
Four Ways to Drive a Slewing Ring Bearing
There are many new and innovative versions of slewing ring bearings on the market, including sliding slewing rings made with an iglide® polymer liner, hard-anodized aluminum rings or stainless-steel r
0:50xiros ball bearing test lab
Take a tour through the xiros® ball bearing section of the world's largest test lab for tribo-plastics. In the lab igus performs over 10,000 tests per year. Many of these tests are run directly for ig
The ACME Lead Screw System
One of the most common lead screw geometries in North American manufacturing is the ACME lead screw system. Designed with a trapezoidal shape, a flank angle of 29 degrees and a higher pitch than faste
6 Reasons to switch to plastic spherical bearings
It’s easy to use the same steel or bronze bearings on your machine, but could they be costing you more in the long run?
FDA cracks down on bearing lubrications
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
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
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
Your guide to modern ball bearings
We break down the components of a modern ball bearing, and explain what type of bearing materials are best for certain environments.
4 Considerations for selecting a shaft for use with iglide® bearings
Choose the right shaft for your bearing is equally important as the bearings material when it comes to the lifespan of your bearings.
5 Reasons to replace PTFE bearings
Over the past 3 decades, there has been a revolution in the advancement and use of highly engineered plastics in bearing applications. In this tech talk, uncover the top 5 reasons to replace PTFE-line
Designing a true maintenance-free pivot
We compared true maintenance-free designs with alternative designs. Discover what goes into creating a truly maintenance-free pivot.
How to Install & Properly Measure Plastic Plain Bearings
The manner in which a bearing is installed and quality tested is essential to the success of any mechanical system. If the installation of the bearing is incorrectly done, or if the quality-testing me
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Fact vs Friction [Infographic]
It’s time to put an end to the debate about the advantages of self-lubricating bearings over PTFE impregnated bearings.It’s time to put an end to the debate about the advantages of self-lubricating be
The Argument for Plastic: The development, testing, and advantages of plastic bearings
0:59How to Use the igus® Bearing Product Selector
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White Paper - True Cost of Bearing Lubrication
This white paper explains how much it actually costs to lubricate a ball bearing and the cost saving benefits of switching to a self-lubricating plastic bearing.
0:28Plastic vs. PTFE bearing high speed belt tensioner pivot wear test