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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Several industrial applications require bearings with self-aligning features and this is generally achieved by using spherical bearings. A spherical plain bearing is a bearing that permits angular movement around a central point. igubal is a range of polymer spherical bearings from igus GmbH. Like all the other products from igus, igubal bearings offer many advantages over metal spherical bearings. Here are […]
How do I get the necessary information on the desired chainflex cable when working from home? Many people, including our customers, currently work from home. This situation often prevents us from having personal conversations and the usual exchange on topics of different kinds. Also on the topic of “buying cables”. Are you wondering how […]
Recent contributions have dealt with crane systems, storage and retrieval units and robot applications. Today we will take a look at how and for what purpose chainflex cables are used in sewage treatment plants, because these are also among the areas of application for chainflex. Special requirements for cables in sewage treatment plants Sewage treatment plants serve to […]
“We replace the cables on the machine every six weeks. Well, that’s normal!” We hear sentences like these time and again in our industry. Very few users are aware that this condition is not normal. Choosing the right cable makes the difference. In this article I would like to explain why flexible cables are not […]
Those who know plastic will take metal! You still hear this sentence often enough from designers and maintenance personnel. It is felt that the number of those who use or even prefer plain bearings made of plastic is increasing. Whether you are a plastic bearing sceptic or enthusiast (or neither), these application examples of plastic […]