One of the most common causes of downtime and failure of agricultural machinery consists of wear on the machinery’s bearings and shafts. In this white paper, explore different processes of surface treating shaft materials and examine the effects on wear behavior of plain bearings.
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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
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
A specialized business is using igus® components, almost exclusively, to automate labor-intensive processes. “Specialized” is the operative word here; the company is a fully-dedicated breeder of giant
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
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
Bearing Lubrication Facts
How does bearing lubricant effect the industry, environment, and more? Find out in this brief infographic from the igus bearing experts.
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
2:12Can igus® products help label 50,000 bottles in one hour?
Watch a KRONES utilize tribo-tape in their high-speed labelling machine!
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
2:03igus 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.
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?
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
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