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Certified safe: New medical technology compatible ball bearing material from igus

Published on: 28/06/2023

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 […]

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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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VOTW- the many ways in which ball bearings can be used within cars

Published on: 16/02/2023

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 […]

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VOTW- xiros® ball bearings in several applications

Published on: 24/11/2022

xiros® plastic ball bearings are light-weight, corrosion and chemical resistant and require no lubrication. These qualities enable them to be acquired in a vast variety of applications across many industries. In this week’s video of the week, we illustrate our plastic ball bearings in a selection of application examples, from the automotive industry to conveyor […]

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VOTW- How can a ball bearing work in the automotive industry?

Published on: 25/08/2022

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 […]

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Listen carefully: igus develops innovative two-component, very quiet ball bearing

Published on: 09/08/2022

The combination of great design and clever, novel materials produces a resilient and quiet tribo-optimized ball bearing for high speed and low noise. Following intense research and development, igus has launched a novel two-component (2K) ball bearing. The lubrication- and maintenance-free xiros bearing combines several properties making it wear-resistant and dimensionally stable and quiet, even […]

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The “rotating lightning rod”: New roller from igus protects against static sparking

Published on: 15/03/2022

Lubrication- and maintenance-free xiros stainless steel support roller ensures safe operation thanks to electrostatic dissipation. Sparks caused by a lack of electrostatic dissipation can lead to expensive failures of machines and systems, and in the worst case can lead to explosions. To increase protection, igus has introduced a dissipated version of its lubrication- and maintenance-free […]

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Multi-property igus tribo-polymers increase machine service life and efficiency

Published on: 06/05/2021

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 […]

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Record 168 motion plastics innovations launched from the home office

Published on: 21/04/2021

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, […]

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Video of the week- Ready to install guide roller systems from the xiros® product range

Published on: 12/04/2021

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 […]

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