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iglide®: The Material

iglide®: The Material

Published Date May 12, 2010

An in-depth look at iglide® plastic bearing materials from igus®.

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igus® test lab (bearings)

Every year, igus® engineers develop more than 100 new plastic compounds and conduct more than 5,000 tests on its maintenance-free plastic plain bearings.
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Chainflex® continuous-flex cables vs. other types

A comparison between Chainflex® continuous-flex cables from igus versus so-called 'chain-suitable' cables.

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about 15 hours ago
Custom flexible cables for nearly any application

Watch chainflex® cables Product Manager Tim Marran explains some of the factors that need to be considered when designing a custom cable, from conductor gauge size and configuration, to materials and

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about 15 hours ago
Robot cables that withstand torsional movement - chainflex® Automation & Robotics

In this video, chainflex® cables Product Manager Tim Marran discusses how igus® has designed cables specifically for robotic applications that are able to withstand the frequent torsional movements re

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chainflex® - Hybrid Cables

Learn more about chainflex® hybrid cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/hybrid-cables Hybrid cables from igus® combine two different cables into a single form factor — saving both installat

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World's First DLP Resin for 3D Printed Wear Parts

Learn more about iglide® i3000-PR here: https://www.igus.com/info/3d-printing-resin-dlp Purchase your own bottle of iglide i3000-PR here: https://www.igus.com/product/21071 igus® has developed the f

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about 2 months ago
igus® Advantages for the Turf Care Industry

Learn more about specific igus® components used in the turf care industry and the ways customers are already using them in their own applications: https://www.igus.com/info/grounds-maintenance Check

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2 months ago
Motek 2022 X igus® Trade Show Highlights

Visit the igus website: www.igus.com Speak with an igus representative: https://www.igus.com/contact Check out these highlights from the igus booth at Motek 2022! igus is a motion plastics company,

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2 months ago
chainflex® - Robot Cables

Learn more about chainflex® robotic cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/robotic-cables chainflex® robotic cables are ideal for high torsion applications, with 360° of torsion per meter to

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2 months ago
chainflex® - Motor Cables

Learn more about chainflex® motor cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/motor-cables Single conductor motor cables allow for more efficient cable installation, reducing installation space an

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2 months ago
chainflex® - Hybrid Cables

Learn more about chainflex® hybrid cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/hybrid-cables Hybrid cables from igus® combine two different cables into a single form factor — saving both installat

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2 months ago
chainflex® - FOC Cables

Learn more about chainflex® fiber optic cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/fiber-optic-cables chainflex® fiber optic motion cables offer low bend radii over long travel distances, and can

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2 months ago
chainflex® - Data Cables

Learn more about chainflex® data cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/data-cables chainflex® data cables utilize a tight braid angle in the shielding for superior EMC resistance when in mot

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2 months ago
chainflex® - Control Cables Bundle Design

Learn more about chainflex® control cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/control-cables Control cables from chainflex® are designed to avoid corkscrews by using a bundled design that evenly

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chainflex® - BUS Cables

Learn more about chainflex® BUS cables from igus® at https://www.igus.com/info/bus-cables chainflex® BUS cables are designed with a pressure extruded inner jacket and high coverage shielding, enablin

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4 months ago
chainflex® - High Quality Drive Cables for Small Spaces

Contact a chainflex® cables expert here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-contact Check out chainflex® low bend radii cables: https://www.igus.com/info/unharnessed-cables-bending-radius Learn mor

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4 months ago
xiros® - ball bearings for the Automotive Industry

xiros® ball bearings are quieter than metal bearings & don’t require external lubrication, making them ideal for automotive applications. Watch to learn more!

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4 months ago
Motek 2022 X RBTX Trade Show Highlights

Visit the RBTX marketplace: https://rbtx.com/en To discuss your own low-cost automation solutions, contact an expert today: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-automation-expert Check out these highli

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Curve adjustment with modular gear kit - drygear® Apiro

Check out our full Apiro product line here: https://www.igus.com/robolink/gear-box-system The drygear® Apiro modular gearbox kit from igus® is a perfect solution for countless applications. Both manu

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5 months ago
Roibot Award 2022 - ROI for clever robots

Check out the winners of this year’s ROIBOT awards here: https://www.igus.com/info/2022-roibot-award-winners The ROIBOT Awards highlight cost-effective, innovative automation solutions from all ove

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5 months ago
igus® Press Summit 2022

Learn more about igus® on our website: https://www.igus.com/ Check out some of the highlights from the recent igus® Press Summit! Reporters from across the country visited our North American headquar

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6 months ago
igus® motion plastics® for AGV's

igus® components are the ideal solution for AGVs, offering maintenance-free operation to eliminate difficult & time-consuming maintenance. Watch to learn more!

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