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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...
Understanding the humanoid robot market and its potential
By Jared Worth The humanoid robot market is poised to explode over the next decade. Forecasts from Goldman Sachs Research suggest it could become a $36 billion market by 2035. A variety of factors will play...
6 Lesser-Known Benefits of Engineered Plastic Bearings
By Michael Moalli While the main benefits of engineered plastic bearing materials are well known, this post will explore some of the lesser known benefits and features that engineered plastic bearing materials can provide. Although some of these...
Hey Engineers, Interested in Reducing Avoidable Warranty Claims?
By Nicole Lang Over the years, I have worked with a lot of companies—typically with engineers and purchasing agents. Many of these companies manufacture consumer-facing products, and I would often hear from them that...
Debunking myths about plastic bearings in heavy-duty applications
Article by Michael Moalli, edited by Jared Worth There are many misconceptions surrounding plastic bearings, particularly when discussing heavy-duty applications. While plastics are often seen as an inferior material compared to metal in heavy-duty...
Testing bolts and bearings for construction machinery: Hardox® and iglide®
This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/bolts-and-bearings-for-construction-machinery-under-test-hardox-and-iglidur/ The Hardox® wear plates brand is frequently found in commercial vehicles and construction machinery where steel surfaces have to withstand the most severe stresses. From the loading area of...
What is the best plain bearing for agricultural machinery?
This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/what-is-the-best-plain-bearing-for-agricultural-machinery/ There must be an answer to this question. After all, there are a limited number of “best Italian restaurants”, “best frozen pizzas” and “best TV series”. And we haven’t...
Clearance-free multi-link hinges with self-calibrating iglide plain bearings for automotive applications
By Mark McGwin igus develops the new, highly wear-resistant iglide F300 material for e-coated assemblies 26 January 2023 – igus®, the leading global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers’ machines,...
What is a heat shrink machine?
Heat shrink machines are versatile and efficient devices that can seal and shrink products in one step. They apply a film of plastic over the product and heat it up, causing it to conform...