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...
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480 applicants compete for the manus award
The international competition offers prizes of up to $3,000 for unique polymer plain bearing projects By Mark McGwin 7 March 2023 – Small, corrosion-resistant, and made of plastic: the plain bearing. An unimposing machine element, it...
J&M Manufacturing from the U.S. wins the international golden manus award 2023
Four unique projects receive international prizes from igus for their creative use of dry-running and self-lubricating plastic bearings The winners of the 11th manus award: Gold for the para-linkage coulter from J&M Manufacturing (United...
Science Friction Episode 4: The M1 Caliber from REEKON Tools
For some engineers, finding a solution to their product design challenges is a straightforward process. But for others, it’s a more complicated journey. Science Friction takes you through five of those journeys and reveals how polymer...
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 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...
What are the Differences Between Simple and Engineered Plastics?
Customers often ask us, “What makes an engineered composite plastic different than a simple plastic?” In some cases, a simple plastic would be suitable; however, for challenging applications where loads, chemicals, speeds, or other...
Why use iglide® plain bearings in commercial vehicles?
By Joshua Weigel Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.de/warum-iglidur-gleitlager-in-nutzfahrzeugen-einsetzten/ The development of electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) are trending thanks to their low-emission use. Legal requirements and higher energy costs are...
Plain bearing damage: causes, symptoms, and preventive measures
By Lars Butenschon Plain bearings are an important part of machines and systems because they allow low-friction movement between two components, reducing wear. Unfortunately, plain bearings can also suffer damage that can lead to...