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Minimal and green: a recycled slewing ring bearing from igus for only £55

Published on: 28/09/2023

igus’ new ready-to-install, low-cost PRT slewing ring bearing, PRT-05-15-PC, is made of regranulated high-performance plastics Affordable, compact, lightweight, and ready to install with just one click: igus’s slewing ring bearings in the iglidur PRT series now have a minimal, low-cost variant. PRT-05-15-PC is both low on price and good for the environment, being made of […]

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igus tests plastic bearings on wooden shafts, finds friction values comparable to some metals

Published on: 20/09/2023

A new design study by igus demonstrates how smooth linear plain bearings made of recycled material work when fitted on wooden shafts. Drylin Econ-G bearing J4 proves to be a winner with wood. Is wood and plastic a good combination in engineering? Motion plastics specialist igus has investigated this question in a new design study, […]

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From 6 weeks to 7 days. New igus system makes custom moulded bearings super-fast

Published on: 17/08/2023

FastLine service with online configurator from igus for developers in the any industry Automotive designers and buyers are accustomed to long lead times. To make an injection moulding tool for a mass-produced, wear-resistant special component, they would typically have to wait up to six weeks. Time that igus can now reduce to just seven days […]

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Video of the month- bringing virtual reality into engineering

Published on: 13/07/2023

Ensuring engineering is accessible and enjoyable, igus® have recently introduced the term “enjoyneering”. This encapsulates the fun element of learning and experiencing all about engineering in the metaverse, the iguverse. In this week’s “video of the month” we take you deep into the iguverse, allowing a sneak preview of the various rooms we offer, the […]

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VOTW- the igus® scout, A new level of customer service

Published on: 08/06/2023

Excellent customer service is vitally important for every company and at igus®, this is no different. In this week’s “video of the week”, we introduce our newest customer service experience, igus® scout! This remote service allows igus experts to help people all over the world with a 1-2-1 consultation on products and innovations. Watch this […]

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VOTW- The new igusGO tool, from live photo to igus® products

Published on: 25/05/2023

igusGO tool is new digital tool for engineers which uses a live photo of a machine to show where igus products can provide a potential improvement or cost saving. Simply open the app, point the camera at the application, and the opportunities are immediately displayed. From here it is easy to go directly to the […]

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Wear resistance at the push of a button: New igus polymer coating tool simplifies selecting coatings

Published on: 23/05/2023

Have high wear components coated with the online iglidur Coating Designer in just three steps, plus cost and delivery is calculated before you buy. Functional surface coatings are an integral part of industrial life, keeping moving parts from wearing. With the iglidur coating materials from igus, heavily stressed components can be further protected against wear. […]

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VOTW- Wear resistant bearings fibre wound, not moulded.

Published on: 18/05/2023

In applications where you want to change your metallic bearing for a plastic one, you might be concerned at the capabilities of the latter. Plastic bearings are more capable than you may think, and in some cases, using the technology of a plastic bearing and creating something else is the answer. In this weeks’ “video […]

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Enjoyneering: igus drives engineering forward with 190 physical and digital new products.

Published on: 18/04/2023

“Unleash your engineering power with play” – the latest motion plastics technology, lubrication-free app, low-cost automation online, and sustainable. A low-cost robot operated via a VR headset. Spare parts identified and ordered in seconds using AI on a smartphone. A mobile app that immediately identifies potential applications for lubrication-free parts on an excavator. igus launches […]

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Safe, trouble-free overhead conveying with individual polymer ball bearings

Published on: 11/04/2023

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 […]

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