Choosing your custom parts manufacturing
By Sarena Worth
Tagged: iglide
5 reasons to replace PTFE-lined bearings
By Sarena Worth
Configure and order individual CNC parts online in just three minutes
By Michael Rielly igus is adding new functions to its online CNC Service 2.0, including live feasibility analysis and service life prediction October 17, 2023 – Sometimes, things need to happen very quickly. For example,...
As fine as a human hair: new igus micro gears with 0.2 module
By Michael Rielly The micro gears’ delicate teeth make them suitable for very precise applications in small installation spaces October 5th, 2023 – Engineers around the world are designing increasingly compact products. To meet their...
Long-lasting plastic bearings for HVAC systems
By Sarena Worth
Damage patterns of plain bearings – Part 3: Cracks in the plain bearing
By Lars Butenschon Damage to plastic bearings often stems from incorrect assembly, unsuitable design, or inappropriate material choice. The nature and functionality of these bearings necessitate specific requirements for their sizing, design, and assembly....
Damage patterns of plain bearings – Part 2: Plain bearings melted
By Lars Butenschon Damage to plastic plain bearings often results from improper assembly, incorrect structural design, or the wrong choice of material. The nature and operation of these bearings require careful consideration in terms...
Damage patterns of plain bearings – Part 1: Deformations
By Lars Butenschon Plastic plain bearings can often be damaged due to factors such as improper assembly, incorrect structural design, or unsuitable material selection. The unique characteristics and operational mode of these bearings necessitate...
Get ready for the future with the igus Automotive FastLine Service
The development time for new cars has continued to decrease in recent years. One reason for this is the consumer, who is used to receiving a new product innovation every year, especially from the...
Technical plastics vs. high-performance plastics vs. plastics for movement
Technical plastics Technical plastics are a subgroup of thermoplastics that differ from standard plastics, high-performance plastics, and functional plastics in terms of properties and price (1). They are used for many applications including bearings,...