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VOTW-Cost-effective, lighter and sustainable. Why more Automotive engineers are turning to plastic.

Published on: 03/11/2022

In this current financial struggle, it is no wonder why the automotive industry has been looking at alternatives for expensive, heavy and environmentally damaging components. In this week’s video of the week, the humble car seat is cast into the spotlight, highlighting the various areas of the seat that can be fitted with igus® lubrication-free […]

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

Published on: 31/10/2022

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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VOTW- TX2, Heavy duty for agriculture

Published on: 20/10/2022

Our TX bearings are not injection moulded like our other iglidur® plain bearings. These bearings have an interwoven design, each layer incorporating solid lubricants, which not only means no lubrication but it also increases the mechanical strength compared to moulded bearings. These are ideal for high mechanical loads and are 3 times stronger than their […]

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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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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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VOTW- Want to go racing? Greaves 3D and igus® bring racing to students at Northampton university

Published on: 30/09/2022

igus®, Greaves 3D Engineering and the University of Northampton came together to introduce the new racing simulator. This has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering and features approx 45 igus® components from; bearings, linear rails, drives to various types of e-chains®. These racing simulators are being used as part of the esports BSc degree course […]

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World’s first tribo material for DLP 3D printing from igus gives up to 60x longer service life

Published on: 29/09/2022

iglidur i3000 makes 3D digital light processing (DLP) printing of very durable parts in the millimetre range possible iglidur i3000 from igus is the world’s first resin formulated specifically for DLP 3D printing of parts subject to wear. This enables additive manufacturing of particularly small and precise components with a service life 30 to 60 […]

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GO! Greaves 3D and igus take the lead in race to perfectly simulate motorsport

Published on: 15/09/2022

A super-realistic racing simulator has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering that features 45 igus bearings, linear rails, drives and e-chains. The University of Northampton is using the simulator for deployment on its esports BSc degree course. The driver grips the contoured steering wheel lightly and adjusts the seat position forward, angled back. The pedal […]

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VOTW- How versatile is the iglidur® coating in automotive?

Published on: 05/09/2022

The automotive industry is tough with strict conditions and requirements. In this week’s video of the week, you can see how iglidur® coating can be beneficial in the Automotive industry. Offering a low co-efficient of friction surface, with the same great lubrication-free properties that other iglidur® products offer. To view the video, click here https://youtu.be/4OQ8gjkCzks […]

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New polymer spherical ball from igus improves food safety and lowers cost

Published on: 30/08/2022

The new material iglidur A181 makes the igubal food contact joint system three-times more wear ­resistant and has several food safety features. To make machines and systems for the food industry even safer, igus has launched the high-performance plastic iglidur A181, a new standard for a spherical ball material for the igubal food contact (FC) […]

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