ball bearings
xirodur MT180 meets the world’s strictest safety standards and reduces certification costs of medical technology products Motion plastics specialist igus is expanding its range of high-performance plastics for medical technology. New in the medical range is xirodur MT180, a material for lightweight, lubrication-free, and hygienic xiros deep groove ball bearings – certified to the strictest […]
High load capacity, and smooth operation: xiros plastic ball bearings from igus make a big difference in a range of applications in overhead conveyor technology. As digital transformation increases manufacturing throughput, and with booming online trade, the demands on material handling are constantly increasing. Customers expect faster and more reliable deliveries, meaning order structures and […]
Lightweight, quiet, corrosion resistant, it is clear to see why more and more automotive designers are designing igus® products into their car designs. In this week’s “video of the week” the various areas where the xiros® ball bearings can be used can be seen clearly. Having a large range of sizes, materials and having the […]
This is quite a common question and in this week’s video of the week, the question is answered. The xiros® range of polymer ball bearings are low friction, cost-effective and dirt resistant. Not only that, but they are also quiet which is crucial in Automation. So, in answer to the question, ball bearings are perfect […]
Tribo-polymers showcase their advantages in maintenance-free and lubrication-free iglidur bearing technology Assessing the service life of a machine must take account of the costs of purchase, procurement and installation, as well as all the costs incurred in the long term operation, maintenance and repair of the machine. Using wear-resistant materials and low-maintenance components reduces not […]
In very tough business conditions, igus launched more new products in 2020/21 than the previous year – from integrated robotic drives to ball bearings with 21 times the high-speed service life. The leading motion plastics company igus launched more innovative products in 2020 than the previous year, despite the covid-19 pandemic. By investing in digitalisation, […]
xiros® rollers offer our customers the chance to purchase hassle free, assembly free and maintenance free rollers at affordable prices. We offer a range of tubes including aluminium, FDA approved PVC, stainless steel and carbon fibre for those with ESD concerns. Our solutions are also a fantastic method of reducing the drag in your film […]
September 10th, 2019 Maintenance-free, hygienic and clean: these are the component requirements of the food and packaging industry. For this reason, designers of film and labelling systems rely on smooth-running guide rollers with lubrication-free plastic components from igus. To help choose the right roller for a specific application, igus has developed a new online tool […]
Ball tables are used if delicate or heavy goods are to be transported in different directions. The ball transfer units from igus are manufactured with the high performance plastic xirodur B180, which absorbs loads of up to 500 N. igus, which is based in Germany, runs its North American operations out of Providence, R.I.