Did you know that iglide plastic bushings and drylin linear plain bearings are the perfect fit for marine applications? Not only do they have embedded solid lubricants, eliminating the need for messy external oil or grease, but they are also corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free. Whether you’re in wet or saltwater environments, our iglide and drylin bearings […]
igus mobile exhibition visiting Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
igus’ mobile exhibition trade show will be stopping outside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Tuesday, September 19. The exhibition will be stationed outside the Hall of Fame from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The mobile exhibition brings the trade show experience directly to customers and will feature the company’s latest…
New igus energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms
igus is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution is made of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free according to ISO Class 2 even in high-speed applications. It is also stronger and more user-friendly than classic corrugated hoses. In electronics production, tiny particles invisible […]
More wear resistance at the touch of a button: new igus online tool for polymer coating
igus is expanding its range of product configuration and service life calculation tools. The latest addition is the iglide coating designer. Functional surface coatings are integral to everyday industrial life. igus iglide coating materials can be used to protect particularly heavily used components from wear. The dry-running, plastic-based powder coatings are a friction-optimized surface for […]
New igus energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms
igus is launching a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution is made of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free according to ISO Class 2 even in high-speed applications. It is also stronger and more user-friendly than classic corrugated hoses. In electronics production, tiny particles invisible…
Record-low costs and sustainability: new slewing ring bearings from igus
The motion plastics specialist igus® has expanded its iglide PRT series by adding a ready-to-install low-cost variant made from granulated high-performance plastics. PRT-05-15-PC has been designed to reduce costs and help protect the environment. The new swivel joint bearing consists of 97% regranulated high-performance plastics. From packaging machines to assembly lines to operating tables, slewing […]
New beer robot with igus linear guide taps beer in seconds
One Two Beer, GmbH has developed an automated beer tapping system to reduce long lines and waiting times at festival beer stands. At its core is a mobile tap head built using igus’ durable, hygienic, and dry-running threaded dryspin® spindle. This allows the tap to quickly drive to the bottom of cups and fill them…
igus wins the 2023 German Brand Award
Campaign for the iguverse VR platform receives an award for exemplary brand management igus, the global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers’ machines, announced it received the renowned German Brand Award in 2023 for communication relating to the iguverse VR platform – in two categories. Social media channels, landing pages,…
An injection-molded polymer plain bearing in just seven days
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, has introduced a solution for automotive designers and buyers who need unique components for prototypes and series production quickly. Previously, they had to wait up to six weeks to get the required injection mold. But now, with igus’ FastLine service, they can complete it within seven days. Customers […]
Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
How long do additive materials last? igus’ new online 3D printing service helps engineers determine the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component can help determine its service life more easily. This is why a service life prediction feature has been added to the online 3D printing service […]
Low-cost cable carrier for unsupported lengths offers stability with minimal weight
igus has added a new addition to its energy chain product portfolio: the E4Q, a globally proven e-chain for applications with long cantilever lengths and high fill weights, is now available as an “L” version. With the E4Q.64L, users for whom the E4Q was previously oversized can save up to 20% in costs. They still […]
New igus service: calculate the service life of 3D printing materials online in 30 seconds
igus has announced its online 3D printing service now enables users to calculate the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component can help determine its service life more easily. This is why a service life prediction feature has been added to the online 3D printing service offered by…
igus introduces new food contact sample box for hygienic applications
igus is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new sample box for its igubal Food Contact (FC) spherical bearing product line. The new sample box allows customers in the food and beverage industry to evaluate the quality and advantages of the food-compliant bearings firsthand. The box contains sample pillow block bearings, fixed flange bearings, […]
Tailor-made solution: first igus e-chain rack from additive manufacturing
igus is expanding its line of pre-assembled cable carrier solutions with the first ever 3D-printed e-chain. The new readychain p-rack (printed rack) can be adapted to customer requirements with millimeter precision. The readychain rack is a modular assembly and transport rack for harnessed energy supply systems, one that igus has been offering for over ten […]
snapchain 2.0 is small, compact, and cost-effective energy supply system
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced snapchain 2.0, a specially designed system for low-stress and flat cable packages. The cable management system consists of just one side link, to which cables can be fixed with cable tie wraps. It is made entirely of recyclate, so it is […]
Complete robotic solution designed in just one minute with the RBTX Machine Planner
igus, a leading global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers’ machines, has introduced an exciting new feature to its RBTX marketplace — the RBTX Machine Planner. The Machine Planner on RBTX.com, the online marketplace for Low Cost Automation, helps with the design of a complete automation solution, from robotics to…
A sustainable combination: igus successfully tests plastic bearings with wooden shafts
Wood and plastic? Is that a good combination? The motion plastics specialist igus has researched the idea in a recent design study and tested the friction and wear behavior of its plastic linear bearings on a wide variety of wood, and the result is impressive. The igus econ J4 plain bearing has demonstrated its exceptional […]
From recycling to bicycling: igus develops bicycle components
After presenting the entirely plastic igus:bike last year, igus is now presenting an additional product line made of high-performance plastics for bicycle manufacturers. Other lines include frames made from a single mold or several components, impellers, and cranksets. The handlebars are about to go into series production and will be used on the Advanced Reco…
Cologne-based plastics processor igus invests in startup cirplus
The global leader in motion plastics, igus®, announced that the company has invested in cirplus, GmbH, a technology startup based in Hamburg, Germany. The two companies have a joint vision of closing the plastics cycle and initiating a revolution in the trade of recycled materials from technical and standard thermoplastics. Plastic products have many uses…
New igus xiros ball bearing materials stand up to chemicals and temperatures of 150°C
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it is adding two new materials to its range of ball bearings for high-temperature use. Machines and systems have to withstand temperatures above 200°F and aggressive chemicals. For more machine reliability and less maintenance, igus has developed the dry-running xiros A500 deep groove ball bearing specifically for […]
What is a Linear Actuator & Why Would You Want One?
By Matt Mowry When I first started working in technical sales for igus® back in the year 2000, we had three series of linear slides: drylin R, drylin T, and drylin N. drylin R and T were dimensionally similar to the round-shaft and profile guides that already existed within the industrial marketplace at the time—of course, our parts were made…
Smart, solar-powered trash bin with igus plain bearings
A clean cityscape is what many large cities around the world long for. Finbin, a Finnish company, has engineered an innovative trash receptacle to bring that dream closer. This advanced trash bin employs a solar-powered compactor that increases waste collection capacity by six times. Self-lubricating igus plain bearings incorporated into the design ensures a long […]
Hannover Fair update: igus’ Blase looking forward to AI tools for engineers
Members of the media got a sneak peek at the igusGO app at last month’s Hannover Fair, a fascinating new cloud platform that uses artificial intelligence in a very creative way. A beta version of the app was demonstrated by CEO Frank Blase as we walked around the company’s booth. A user simply takes a…
Machine Heat Recovery System from igus heats factories with waste coolant water
Engineers from igus are now using a simple technology for heat recovery. It heats industrial factories with the waste coolant water from machines, saving on gas costs and CO2 emissions. The company is making the technology available online, with all the details available to other industrial companies. If all injection moulders worldwide were to use…
Maximum safety in battery production: first certified energy chain for the dry cleanroom
Whenever the highest hygiene standards are required, igus scores high with dry-running and abrasion-resistant plastic components for movement. In particular, battery production for tomorrow’s mobility requires special environmental conditions, which are achieved through the combination of dry rooms and cleanrooms. The Fraunhofer IPA has developed a new type of certificate for precisely these requirements. The […]