Ergometers with Injection Molded Bearings for Cardiovascular Care
Using the igus Fastline service, injection-molded iglide plain bearings became a fast and economical solution for recumbent bikes by ergoline GmbH. Read the story to learn more.
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igubal® JEM insert bearings infographic
igubal® JEM plastic insert bearings are grease-free, lightweight & self-lubricating, making them an ideal 1:1 metal bearing replacement. Learn more about the benefits and cost-savings here.
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PRT-04 slewing ring
The iglide® PRT-04 slewing ring has a 50% lower profile than its predecessor, the PRT-01. It's also 60% lighter and 20% more cost-effective. Check out this infographic to learn more!
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Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist
In this blog post, we’ll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how self-lubricating plastic parts help to shorten that checklist.
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Science Friction Episode 5: Alfred from Dexai Robotics
In this episode, Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Justin Rooney from Dexai Robotics about their flexible robotic arm (and sous chef), Alfred.
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Don’t Sweat It: Self-lubricating Compound Polymer Bearings for Fitness Equipment Are Maintenance-free
In this blog post, we will explore the main advantages of self-lubricating compound polymer bearings most relevant to the fitness equipment industry.
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Science Friction Episode 4: The M1 Caliber from REEKON Tools
In this episode, hosts Adam and Avory speak with Alex LeGendre, a former project manager at REEKON Tools, about the company’s measuring device called the M1 Caliber.
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Science Friction Episode 3: UN&UP's Robotic Medical Device System
In this episode, hosts Adam and Avory speak with Mike Sabo from UN&UP, a medical device company, about their robotic system designed to treat abnormal heart rhythms in patients at rural hospitals.
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How to choose the right piston ring for your application
Slot design, fixing groove depth and width, and material all play an important role in the performance and lifetime of your piston ring.
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How high temperatures affect plastic plain bearings
At what point are temperatures "too high" for plastic plain bearings? You could check the material's data sheet, but that info is usually an approximate figure applied under certain conditions.
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igus in the news: VP Rick Abbate discusses 3D printing and the future of additive manufacturing
Design News caught up with Vice President Rick Abbate to talk about why igus has invested in 3D printing, how that service benefits customers, and what the future holds for additive manufacturing.
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