First sustainable plain bearing materials from igus made of regranulated tribo-plastics

Published on: 20/10/2022

The sustainable iglidur materials ECO H, ECO P, ECO A180 and ECO G consist of regranulate so conserve resources, and abrasion-resistance helps to reduce microplastics. Social change, responsibility towards the environment and changes in how plastics are handled are leaving their mark on industry. For customers who want a more sustainable design for their moving […]

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Save water in farming with roller e-chain for targeted irrigation

Published on: 18/10/2022

A new precision irrigation carriage can reduce water and fertiliser consumption by up to 75%, and an igus e-chain in a trough guides hoses with an additional energy saving. The aim of the precision irrigation carriage made by Rathmakers Gartenbautechnik is to use the right amount of water while also conserving groundwater resources. The new […]

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VOTW- Prevent downtime on your robot

Published on: 17/10/2022

Breakdowns can be catastrophic in regard to time and money, especially on production lines where industrial robots are used. To ensure your robot stays in top working order, igus® now offers smart plastics solutions for robots. The condition monitoring system notifies you if an error/breakage occurs allowing you to react quickly in replacing the affected […]

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World’s first urban bike made from recycled plastic: igus:bike at Engineering Design Show

Published on: 10/10/2022

***Visit stand E50, and the conference zone at The Engineering Design Show at 11.15 Thursday 13th October, to learn about the all-plastic igus:bike*** igus will exhibit the world’s first all-plastic urban bicycle at The Engineering Design Show from 12-13 October. The bike was first launched at Hannover Messe on 30th May. The igus:bike is the […]

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VOTW- iglidur® in bar feeder machines

Published on: 06/10/2022

Bar feeders are known for their speed precision and efficient running. For these reasons alone, igus®’ iglidur® products are ideal. The lubrication and maintenance free plain bearings run effortlessly on shafts, are wear resistant and predictable. All of this can be seen in this week’s video of the week. Click here to view https://youtu.be/4UiLAAV23Fk For […]

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