Tagged: plastic bushings
igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings
Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/tx1-polymer-bearings-vs-bronze-bearings/ igus® plastic bearings have been produced using iglide® materials for nearly 60 years. The standard range of injection molded iglide bearings is extensive, however, not every requirement conforms to the standard...
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...
How Online 3D-Print Tools Have Changed Prototyping
By Preston Souza Over time, the tools and services available within every engineer’s “toolbox” have evolved, and some of the most important services for the modern age are online 3D print services and tools. More than ever...
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...
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,...
The main 5 iglide® materials
By Sarena Worth
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...