EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – June 28, 2007 – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain Systems®, iglide® plastic bearings and DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems, offers igubal® clip bearings, part of the company’s comprehensive line of oil-free, self-aligning bearing products, including spherical, rod end, pillow block and flange styles. Igubal clip bearings are […]
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Plastic bearings are an economical, maintenance-free alternative to bronze bearings
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 […]
New iglide brochure specifically for the medical industry
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The availability of a new iglide bearings brochure, specifically geared towards the medical industry by Igus® Inc. “Iglide and DryLin for Medical and Laboratory Equipment” is igus’ latest informational flyer and includes product data about the company’s plain plastic bearings and linear guide systems, as well as various medical application examples. […]
Maintenance-free linear guide systems withstand the harshest environmental conditions with ease
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – DryLin® T from igus® Inc. is an excellent choice for dirty, dusty or wash down environments. DryLin T is a maintenance-free, adjustable, profile guide rail, which is dimensionally interchangeable with most traditional re-circulating ball guides and completely corrosion-resistant. It is comprised of a hard-anodized-aluminum T-shaped rail, a clear-anodized-aluminum adjustable carriage and […]
A proven versatile choice for micro to medium applications
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the industry-leading developer of Energy Chain Systems®, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, offers micro-, mini- and medium-sized Energy Chain® cable carriers for a wide range of applications. System E2, a family of Energy Chains including System E2 micro, System E2 mini and System E2 medium, is maintenance-free, […]
Chainflex cables and Energy Chain cable carriers meet highest ISO standard in cleanroom applications
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 […]
Low cost bearings for high-speed scanning
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – January 29, 2009 – Imaging Business Machines LLC (IBML) uses iglide® polymer plain bearings in its line of intelligent document-scanning platforms. The low-cost, self-lubricating bushings withstand the paper dust created by the scanners and the six-day, 24-hour operation schedules frequently demanded of them. IBML’s main goal is to ensure organizations—such as […]
Start saving with a free, on-site efficiency consultation
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Saving time and money in today’s uncertain economy is vital for engineering companies. To help its customers cut costs, igus® is offering free, on-site value analysis visits for cost reductions. An igus expert is available to review your bearing application on-site and recommend the most effective motion-control solution from its line of […]
Cognex Introduces Cost Savings Advisor Online Tool
Cognex® Corporation (NASDAQ – CGNX) announces the availability of a new on-line tool to help manufacturers understand the benefits that can be achieved through the use of machine vision and industrial identification. “In these difficult economic times, optimizing product quality and reducing manufacturing costs is more important than ever. Our new Cost Savings Advisor makes […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Appoints New VP of Operations
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced it has appointed Mike Citro, a 40-year veteran in the profession, VP of Operations. Citro will lead the company’s manufacturing, quality, purchasing and engineering teams. With an emphasis on Continuous Improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing operations, he will identify opportunities to continually improve and implement strategies […]
