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igus DryLin spindle-lift tables offer lower costs for linear guide systems

May 5, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

igus (www.igus.com) has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of spindle-lift tables in DryLin linear guide systems, the DryLin SLW and DryLin HTSP. A compact, flat linear table that features a spindle drive, DryLin SLW can provide utmost torsional strength at a height of more than one and one-eighth inches. This low-clearance design is […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: Drylin, iglide, igus, Linear Guides, linear motion

Amish Communities Adopt Plastic Bearings

February 25, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear bearings Tagged With: amish, bearings, iglide, igus, plastic bearings

A wide-array of iglide plastic bearings for multiple applications

February 26, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

 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 […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: iglide, igus, plastic bearings

Plastic bearings designed for wet environments and high-temperature applications

February 26, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: iglide, igus, plastic bearings, wet environments

iglide Q plastic bearings deliver a superior performance

February 26, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: iglide, igus, plastic bearings

iglide T500 bearings resist harsh chemicals and caustic substances

February 25, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Iglide® T500 plain bearings from igus® Inc., a world-leading developer of plastic bearing technology, are designed to resist harsh chemicals and caustic substances. Iglide T500 is a member of the iglide plastic bearing family from igus, a line of all-polymer bearings requiring no external lubrication or maintenance. Iglide T500 attains exceptional […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: bearings, iglide, igus

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

February 25, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

 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 […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: iglide, igus, plastic bearings

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

February 25, 2009 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: bearings, iglide, igus, plastic bearings

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