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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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Plenty of power for tiny spaces: New compact igus slewing ring bearing

Published on: 27/07/2022

The new lubrication-free iglidur slewing ring bearing PRT-04 Micro for very small installation spaces is the latest in a high-performing product series. Miniaturisation means requirements for machine components are becoming increasingly demanding, where enabling movement in the smallest installation spaces is an engineering challenge for many companies. Now igus has further developed its PRT-04 slewing […]

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Metal out, plastic in: igus presents new lubrication-free plain bearings for heavy industry

Published on: 20/07/2022

Bearing points on construction and agricultural machinery can be free of lubrication and maintenance with iglidur M210 and M260 materials Save time and costs on bearings for machinery medium loads with iglidur M210 and M260. These materials enable heavy machinery like construction equipment to switch from thick-walled metal bearings to plastic bearings with no structural […]

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World first at Engineering Expo: igus unveils the world’s first urban bike made from recycled plastic

Published on: 31/05/2022

***VISIT IGUS’s STAND AT ENGINEERING EXPO 8th to 9th JUNE for the UK LAUNCH of the ALL NEW, ALL-PLASTIC igus BIKE*** igus will launch the world’s first all-plastic urban bicycle for the UK market at Engineering Expo on 8th June. Its debut showing was at Hannover Messe on 30th May. Using the igus expertise in […]

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VOTW- igus® motion plastics for drone equipment

Published on: 20/08/2021

2021 seems to be the year of the drone. In this week’s video you will be introduced to the “drone in the box” system. This allows drones to fly autonomously and automatically, it also serves as a landing platform, control box and offers a station for recharging the battery.  In the video, you can see […]

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Video of the week- 60 seconds of drylin®

Published on: 08/07/2021

In this week’s video of the week, It is all about drylin®! To celebrate the new drylin® product information webpages, this week’s video highlights all the key benefits of using drylin® over alternatives. The lightweight, dirt resistant, sustainable linear systems sell themselves. To view the video, click here https://youtu.be/qOOYXw0Z1DY For more information on the drylin® […]

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VOTW-Lightweight & lubrication-free motion plastics for motorcycles & scooters

Published on: 31/07/2020

31st July, 2020 igus® offers a large range of lubrication-free polymer bearings which can cope with high loads, high speeds and high temperatures. With attributes such as these, it is no wonder that they are ideal for utilising within motorcycles. These maintenance-free parts deliver a long service life and can, in some cases, improve performances […]

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