Tagged: iglide
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...
The critical role of grease-free plastics in sterile environments
By Jared Worth Sterile environments are critical across various industries, from food and beverage processing to medical and biotechnology manufacturing. In these settings, ensuring cleanliness and preventing contamination are the top priorities. Traditionally, metal components have been used...
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,...
Maximizing humanoid robot longevity: the power of maintenance-free components
By Jared Worth The challenge of maintenance in humanoid robots Humanoid robots represent the cutting edge of robotics, offering unique capabilities and versatility across various industries, from warehouses to disaster relief sites. However, this advanced...
Stage and Theater Equipment Industry Solutions
Stage and theater equipment is complex, with various moving parts, space restrictions, and a focus on visual appeal. To support this area of application, igus has developed a variety of e-chain products focused on...
4 Considerations for selecting a shaft for use with iglide® bearings
It is critical to use shaft and bearing materials that work well together. A whole range of problems can arise if the wrong shaft material is used with a particular bearing. In this tech talk,...
Which drylin® liner material is ideal for my application?
We know it can get confusing and overwhelming when trying to choose the right liner material for your drylin® W or R system since there are so many options available. That’s why we wanted...