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Amish Communities Adopt Plastic Bearings

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:42:31 +0000

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – An Ohio-based manufacturer of horse-drawn farming equipment predominately employed by Amish communities uses iglide® plastic plain bearings from igus® on a ‘crumbler’ mechanism; used to crush clods of dirt during the tilling process. The bearings replaced a system of metal shafts and collars that required messy lubricants and frequent maintenance.

iglide G300 bearings are used on each of the crumbler’s eight rolling elements. Grease fittings made the rollers susceptible to dirt build-up, which eventually led to the formation of a thick sludge as the tool sat idle in-between harvests. Fortunately, iglide bearings are lubrication-free and dirt- and dust-resistant and so are ideal for use in this outdoor application. They are also unaffected by rain and any moisture from the soil, thanks to their corrosion-resistant and low moisture absorption properties.

iglide plastic plain bearings are available in 28 different polymers. Every iglide bearing material possesses a number of special features, which makes it suitable for particular applications and requirements. iglide G300 bearings are cost-effective and can be paired with a number of different shafting materials. They are best for rotational and oscillating movements and low to average running speeds. They also possess a low coefficient of friction and high wear-resistance. To request free samples, call 1-888-803-1895, visit www.igus.com/iglide.asp or e-mail sales@igus.com.

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Plastic Bearings Take High Loads

Miles Budimir — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:06:33 +0000

When both shock and impact loads are present, such as in oscillating applications, the bearing can make all the difference. The iglide Q is a maintenance-free alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Even at maximum loads of 14,500 lb/psi, it offers a low coefficient of friction compared with other iglide plain bearings.

As with other igus bearings, it is impervious to a range of chemicals, including organic solvents, fuels, oils and fats and, is lubrication-free, corrosion- and dirt-resistant. It operates in a temperature range of –40 to +275° F in continuous motion and can withstand short-term exposure up to 311° F. The iglide Q can be paired with an array of different shaft materials, such as stainless steel or hard-anodized aluminum. Its high-load capacity makes it a viable choice for material-handling machinery, scissor lifts, lift tables, amusement park rides and other applications.

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A wide-array of iglide plastic bearings for multiple applications

Miles Budimir — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:10:24 +0000

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – For 40 years igus® Inc. has been developing plastic bearing materials based on engineered polymer technology and offers an extensive line of plain bearings that are both maintenance- and lubrication-free.

Iglide® plastic bearings are available in sleeve, flange and thrust-washer configurations. With 6,000 sizes and styles from stock, iglide is a cost-effective alternative to metal or ball bearings. Plastic plain bearings also do not corrode and command better vibration dampening characteristics than metal bushings. Igus customers benefit from the fact that all iglide bearings are:

long-lasting;

wear-resistant;

chemical-resistant; and

UV-resistant.

Iglide bearings are available in 20 high-performance material blends, enabling them to meet the specifications of any design. Iglide can be used in a variety of industries from farming to medical to automotive. Iglide J, which possesses low friction and extreme versatility, can be found in pick-and-place robots, pneumatics and bicycles, to name a few. Iglide H370, designed for wet and high-temperature environments, is often used in the marine industry and in applications requiring frequent wash-downs, while iglide Z510 for extreme loads is often employed in construction vehicles and tractors.

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Plastic bearings designed for wet environments and high-temperature applications

Miles Budimir — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:57:23 +0000

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Iglide® H370 plastic plain bearings from igus® Inc. are specially designed for wet environments and high-temperature applications. Iglide H370 is unaffected by elements such as moisture, dirt and dust and, like igus’ entire family of iglide bearings, is maintenance-free, corrosion-resistant, UV-resistant and requires no lubrication.

In continuous motion, iglide H370 operates within a temperature range of –40 to +392 degrees Fahrenheit, which enables it to outperform standard plastic bearings. With a moisture absorption rating of 0.0%, iglide H370 remains impervious to factors such as humidity or constant submersion in water. Iglide H370 is ideal for underwater applications, bottle-filling equipment, marine applications, dishwashers and applications requiring frequent wash downs.

Iglide bearings are a convenient, cost-effective alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Igus has developed more than 20 high-performance, engineered polymers each with its own unique set of properties, and with more than 6,000 bearing sizes and styles in stock, igus can provide a bearing for any occasion. Iglide bearings can be used in diverse environments such as high-loads, chemicals, dirt and dust.

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iglide Q plastic bearings deliver a superior performance

Miles Budimir — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:21:17 +0000

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers iglide Q specifically designed for high-load applications. Iglide Q is an economical, maintenance-free alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Even at maximum loads of 14,500 pounds per square inch (PSI), iglide Q boasts the lowest coefficient of friction of any iglide plain bearing, enabling it to deliver a superior performance with limited wear.

Iglide Q is well-suited for oscillating applications and can be used where both shock and impact loads are present. Iglide Q also is impervious to a wide range of chemical offenders, including organic solvents, fuels, oils and fats and, like igus’ entire family of iglide bearings, is lubrication-free, corrosion-free and dirt-resistant.

In continuous motion, iglide Q operates within a permissible temperature range of –40 to +275 degrees Fahrenheit and can withstand short-term exposure up to 311 degrees Fahrenheit. Iglide Q can be paired with an array of different shaft materials such as stainless steel or hard-anodized aluminum. Iglide Q’s high-load capacity makes it a viable choice for material-handling machinery, scissor lifts, motorcycle stands, lift tables, amusement park rides and many more.

Iglide Q is available in a variety of both metric and inch sizes.

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Plastic bearings prove a versatile, cost-effective solution for engineers

Miles Budimir — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:44:17 +0000

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., offers iglide J, a cost-effective, maintenance-free alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Iglide J is available in sleeve, flange and thrust-washer configurations and also can be custom molded to meet the specific needs of any customer.

Iglide J is ideal for both high-speed and low-speed applications, as it operates flawlessly at rates up to 1,968 feet per minute (fpm) in linear motion and 197 fpm in rotary motion. Even when used on a wide range of different shaft materials such as hard anodized aluminum or cold rolled steel, iglide J incurs little to no wear, which makes it a versatile solution for engineers. Iglide J also possesses an extremely low coefficient of friction in applications that do not exceed 5,075 pounds per square inch (psi).

In addition to these benefits, iglide J is also:

lubrication-free;

corrosion-resistant;

UV-resistant; and

impervious to chemicals such as alcohol, weak acids and fuels.

Due to its many merits, igus uses iglide J throughout its product lines. The material is used in its DryLin R linear bearings, which are well-suited for debris-ridden or wet environments and its linear slide elements used on every DryLin linear guide system.

Igus’ entire iglide family includes more than 7,000 inch and metric bearing sizes and styles available from stock.

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Plastic bearings are an economical, maintenance-free alternative to bronze bearings

Miles Budimir — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:12:14 +0000

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers iglide R, an economical, maintenance-free alternative to bronze bearings. Iglide R incurs little to no low wear even at high speeds and also is oil-free and resistant to dirt, dust and UV rays. These qualities make iglide R an ideal choice for agricultural and outdoor applications, specifically commercial mowers and golf course equipment, which benefit from its contamination-free properties.

Like all iglide bearings, iglide R is comprised of high-performance plastics that are lightweight and lubrication-free. Unlike bronze bushings, which require regular maintenance and lubrication, engineers can install iglide R and forget it. It will not only outlive its bronze counterparts, but also will reduce costs and never corrode.

Iglide R operates within a permissible temperature range of –58 degrees Fahrenheit to +230 degrees Fahrenheit. It can be used in linear, oscillating and rotating applications and is available in both sleeve and flange styles with inner diameters ranging from 3/16 of an inch to 2 inches. Iglide R can be used in a wide range of environments, including those where water or chemicals are present, due to its low moisture absorption and resistance to alcohol, greases, oils and fuels.

When choosing any iglide plastic bearing from igus, users will enjoy:

no maintenance;

dry-running performance;

predictable wear rates and life expectancies;

lower costs; and

an extensive choice of more than 8,000 bearing styles and sizes from stock.

Contact a design technician today for free samples of iglide R bearings.

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Chainflex cables and Energy Chain cable carriers meet highest ISO standard in cleanroom applications

Miles Budimir — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:02:24 +0000

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the industry-leading developer of Energy Chain Systems®, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, today announced newly achieved certifications in cleanroom environments for both its Chainflex cables and Energy Chain® cable carriers. These products meet ISO cleanroom standard 14644-1 set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world’s largest developer and publisher of international standards. The ISO standard, which replaces Federal Standard 209E, is based on air cleanliness in cleanrooms and similarly controlled environments as it relates to the level airborne particles.

Igus now offers both control and servo cables for near-sterile environments, as well as ISO-approved cable carriers within the families of System E3, System E4/100, System E6 and E-Z Chain. Each product endured a particulate test, in which the cables and Energy Chains were analyzed at four separate points along the length of the cable and carrier, each traveling at an average speed of one to two meters-per-second. The test measured airflow using optic sensors in order to detect and count any particles released into the air.

Results show that Chainflex control cables CF9 and CF34, servo cable CF27 and Energy Chain Series E3-15 and E6-29 meet Class 1 requirements, the top-tier certification recognized by ISO . These cables and carriers release >10 particles per-cubic-meter, measuring 0.1 µm (micrometers) in diameter and >2 particles per cubic meter at 0.2µm in diameter. Another control cable, Chainflex CF5, meets Class 2 requirements, while Series E14 and Series 280 Energy Chains, from the System E14/Z14 and E4/100 families, fall within Class 2 and Class 4, respectively.

“Igus is extremely pleased with its new cleanroom certifications for both its Chainflex cables and Energy Chains,” said Joe Ciringione, Energy Chain business unit manager. “These approvals extend a wide array of options to our customers with cleanroom applications. While Energy Chains have met cleanroom requirements for close to a decade, with the new certification of our cables, igus is now in a position to offer a complete and dependable cable management system for this delicate environment.”

Cleanroom-approved Chainflex cables and Energy Chains provide customers with off-the-shelf cable management solutions that require no modifications, leading to faster, easier installations. They are ideal for applications in the electronics and pharmaceutical industries, medicine technology and food processing.

All igus Energy Chains are comprised of high-performance plastics that are maintenance-free and resistant to a wide range of chemicals. They are the perfect partners for Chainflex continuous-flex cables and are designed to prevent cables from corkscrewing, tangling and breaking, ensuring the longest possible lifespan in almost any application.

In addition to CF5, CF9, CF34 and CF27, cleanroom applications also can use a wide array of other Chainflex cables available from igus, as they possess the same outer jacket material and construction as the ISO-approved cables. For more information about these cables or igus’ cleanroom-approved products, call (800) 521-2747 to speak live with an igus design technician.

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