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Passing the acid test: igubal bearing saves battery recycler thousands

Published on: 28/11/2023

Simply switching to a polymer bearing from a stainless-steel bearing has saved a lead acid battery recycler, Fry’s Metals thousands in maintenance costs, and far more in preventing lost production time Recycling lead batteries in high volume is a tough, corrosive working environment to work in. As such, one of South Africa’s leading lead recycling […]

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As fine as a human hair: New igus micro gears for tiny, precise applications

Published on: 22/11/2023

Thanks to ultra-delicate teeth, new wear-resistant micro gears are suitable for particularly precise applications Whether in micro-drives, microscopes or precision engineering, engineers are building ever more compact products. Motion plastics specialist igus now produces micro gears with a module – the unit of gear tooth size – of up to 0.2. Thanks to high-performance plastics, […]

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igusGO: AI-driven, cost-saving machine design optimisation app makes work fun

Published on: 07/11/2023

By harnessing AI, a new igus app shows how to optimise the design of over 450 applications in just a few seconds Wouldn’t it be nice if time-poor engineers, faced with huge component choices, could easily and quickly improve their designs by seeing the full range of components and their properties instantly? Step forward the […]

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Wanted: Unique applications for energy chain systems, igus vector awards

Published on: 31/10/2023

Win up to 5,000 euros as the ninth “vector award” for different and sustainable e-chain solutions opens for applications. Deadline: February 9, 2024 Attention all machinery engineers: The vector award from igus has entered the next round. For the ninth time, the award recognises designers and project managers who show creativity and imagination in the […]

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The new igus recycled bearing is unveiled

Published on: 17/10/2023

The iglidur ECO series is expanded to include a chemical-resistant ECO P210 variant igus knows that plastic is a valuable resource and waste must be minimised, so it has launched a regranulated compound for the iglidur ECO plain bearing series from sprues and missing parts from injection moulding production. Launched in October 2023, the new […]

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Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials online in 30 seconds

Published on: 11/10/2023

igus has expanded its 3D printing range for wear-resistant, lubrication-free special parts – now providing service life, costs, material properties and delivery times. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component often makes it easier to choose the right material. That’s why igus has added a new service to its 3D printing range. The online service […]

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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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New particle-free energy chain from igus for SCARA robots in cleanrooms

Published on: 21/09/2023

Clean SCARA Cable Solution works almost particle-free to ISO class 2 igus has launched a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution consists of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works in almost particle-free conditions specified to ISO class 2 even in high-speed applications. The system is also highly […]

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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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Swimming pool on demand

Published on: 06/09/2023

A Conmag Engineering solution can transform a terrace into a pool while saving EU30,000 with the help of corrosion-free linear technology from igus Conmag Engineering has designed a “mobile pelvic floor” that transforms a luxury swimming pool into a walk-on terrace using linear technology engineering from igus that works reliably and with little maintenance under […]

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