iglidur® AX500

Reliable bearings, even in hot environments: new igus material for the food industry

Shery George | 23 May 2025

Electrostatically dissipative iglidur AX500 tribo-polymer ensures maintenance-free applications with food contact iglidur AX500 gives igus a new, wear-resistant material for the food industry that is electrically dissipative and can be used at high temperatures. In bearing points in the food and packaging industries, temperatures and speeds are frequently high. Ensuring that mechanisms function reliably requires […]

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Fast and lubrication-free: new xiros film guide roller for labelling technology

Shery George | 23 May 2025

Black guide roller with smooth-running polymer ball bearings saves up to 48 per cent weight and 42 per cent mass inertia Easy and lubrication-free guidance of labels with xiros polymer ball bearing in the new black guide roller. They divert films or labels: guide rollers with ball bearings. Mainly used, so far, in clear anodised […]

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Electrostatically dissipative: igus polymer ball transfer units ensure safe conveyance of products

Shery George | 23 May 2025

Convincing display by new xirodur material for ball transfer units in static conductivity test The lubrication-free tribo-polymer xirodur F182 makes xiros ball transfer units are not only very durable, but also electrically dissipative. This gives the operator of ball tables the security that goods in transit or the employees are not bothered or endangered by […]

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igus Motion plastics for Laboratory Equipments

Shery George | 24 January 2025

At igus we understand the challenges of maintaining equipment in hazardous environments. That’s why we are introducing our innovative solutions that are lubrication-free and chemical-resistant for Ventilated Laboratory workspaces like Fume Hoods, Biosafety cabinets, etc… Where all can you use igus Product on Fume hoods Fume hoods normally have a vertical door with counterweight, and the […]

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igus:bike World Tour

Shery George | 21 November 2024

igus® was founded on October 15, 1964, in a garage in Cologne-Mülheim. Since then, we’ve been creating innovative, lubrication-free plastics that keep the world moving. Our products are used in cars, cranes, furniture, machines, robots, and even bicycles. One example is the igus®, a unique urban bike made from recycled plastic. It showcases many of […]

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Cables in Radioactive Environments

Shery George | 12 June 2024

Our cables are versatile and can be used in many different applications. They work well indoors and outdoors, in hot and cold places, in cleanrooms, and in oily air. But how do these cables perform in the radioactive environments? What is Radiation? Radiation is the movement of particles or waves. They are subdivided into  three […]

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Why should you chooseplastic insert bearings overmetal?

Shery George | 28 May 2024

Anyone who’s worked with metallic insert bearings is likely aware of the frequent — and frankly tedious — relubrication efforts required for such components. Without the proper lubrication, these bearings are almost certain to wear prematurely and fail, leading to costly downtime and lost production. This may seem like an unavoidable reality, however there’s a […]

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Choosing the Right Cables for Long Travels: A Simple Guide

Shery George | 14 February 2024

Hey there! Today, I want to share a story about a recent customer visit that got me thinking about bus cables for long travels. The customer is into making systems for handling foam materials. Imagine moving around material handling between different processing steps. Now, these often involve long travels and that’s where our e-chains and […]

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What are the most common plain bearings made of?

Shery George | 30 January 2024

Plain bearings stand out from ball or rolling bearings due to their less complicated design. But is this simplicity always true? The reality is, that various types of plain bearings have distinct constructions and workings. In this blog, we’ll explore the structure of the most common plain bearings. Overview of plain bearings and how they […]

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igus is looking for unique applications with energy chain systems

Shery George | 23 November 2023

Applications for the ninth vector award are now being accepted/deadline: 9th February 2024 Calling engineers from all over the world: the igus vector award is entering its next round. For the ninth time, igus is honouring design engineers and project managers for creative, courageous use of energy supply systems and cables made of high-performance plastic. […]

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