24 days ago igus spherical bearings enhance efficiency at Belgian brewery Chimay Brewery replaced metallic ball bearings with plastic bearing inserts, reducing maintenance & enhancing performance for their bottling systems. Learn more in this article. Read Article
1:18 about 2 months ago Heineken Application Solution with igubal® spherical bearings In an effort to eliminate costly lubrication-related maintenance from its bottling lines, Heineken Brasil approached igus® looking for a grease-free insert bearing solution to replace the metal bearings used previously. igus® provided dry-running JEM insert bearings, which offered 1:1 replacement of the original bearings. The change saved Heineken Brasil 1,560 hours of maintenance a year. If the change is made at all Heineken locations, 20 tons of lubricant can be eliminated from its bottling lines. Learn more about JEM insert bearings: https://www.igus.com/spherical-bearings/insert-bearings Read the application story here: https://toolbox.igus.com/9301/more-sustainable-beer-production-made-possible-with-plastic-insert-bearings Contact an insert bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact Watch Video
1:08 3 months ago Rockinger Application Solution with igubal® Self-aligning Bearings In an effort to reduce time spent on relubrication of its trailer hitches, manufacturer Rockinger sought out igus® to replace the standard metal spherical bearings used with a dry-running plastic alternative. This new solution provides better security against failure, reduces the risk of grease contaminating the environment, and eliminates maintenance costs for this particular part. Learn more about zero-lubrication igus® components: https://www.igus.com/company/zero-additional-lubrication Contact an igus® bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact Watch Video
