Tagged: plastic bearings
Why Pivoting and Oscillating Bearings Fail — and How to Design Maintenance-Free Joints at Low RPM
By Shizu Yamaguchi For too long, the necessity of grease in many bearing applications, particularly those involving low-speed pivoting and oscillation, has been accepted as “just part of the job.” We’re here to challenge...
Choosing the Right Plastic Plain Bearings for High‑Temperature Cleaning Applications
Jan Michels (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Machines used in the packaging, food, and beverage industries get cleaned regularly and intensively, often at temperatures above 100 °C. igus® offers several polymer plain bearings that have no...
How motion plastics tackle emerging EV design challenges
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more prominent over time, shifting the auto industry landscape once dominated by internal combustion engines. As this shift continues, expectations around noise, weight, thermal management, and aerodynamics...
igus Provides Unique Problem-Solvers
By Shizu Yamaguchi Early Adopters: Why Their Mindset Matters in Design Engineering In the world of design engineering, innovation is essential. Yet, innovation often begins with a select group of individuals: early adopters. Representing...