Achieve longer lasting plain bearings in just four steps
By Jared Worth
Tagged: bushings
3 ways to reduce costs of injection-molded parts
The design rules for the most cost-effective injection molding designs apply to plain bearings in particular, to wear parts in general and to all other components. The pressure to cut costs is particularly high for plain bearings and wear...
Why 60+ Plastic Bearing Materials? Your Design Advantage Explained
Engineering challenges aren’t all created the same. Variables like load, speed, temperature, chemical exposure, and hygiene requirements can change what constitutes the right bearing choice. At igus, we’ve developed over 60 plastic bearing materials...
The Hidden Truth About PFAS: What You Need to Know
Introduction PFAS have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. These synthetic chemicals, often called “forever chemicals,” are everywhere, from industrial processes to everyday consumer goods. But what exactly are they, and why...
igus Introduces New PTFE-Free, Wear-Resistant Plain Bearings
Material scientists at igus successfully develop environmentally friendly alternatives to popular iglide plain bearing materials 01 APRIL 2025 – Coinciding with Hannover Messe, igus has announced a significant development in polymer plain bearing technology. Material...
How do self-lubricating bearings work?
Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/how-do-self-lubricating-bearings-work/ If you know of igus® as a company, you will know that our entire company journey has been based on offering self-lubricating products. This was the initial concept over 60 years ago,...
A complete guide to plastic injection molding in 2025
By Jared Worth Injection molding is a manufacturing process that has been around for more than 150 years. Today, it is more popular than ever thanks to continuous innovation and material improvements. This blog will explain...
Improving robotic pool cleaners with self-lubricating polymer bearings
By Michael Moalli As technology continues to rapidly advance, the design of robotic pool cleaners has undergone significant transformations to meet increased demands for efficiency, reliability, and durability. One critical innovation in this field...
