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Self-lubricating plastic bearing for continuous high rotational speeds

June 12, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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With the new iglide L500 material, igus  has announced the release of their newest specialist bearing. Suitable for continuous operation in high-speed rotation applications under low loads. The L500 material combines wear resistance in long-running, high speed applications. Continuous rotational speeds of more than 16 ft/s are possible, and the L500 material performs even under […]

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World’s lightest linear guide

May 21, 2015 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Very lightweight, high stiffness and non-magnetic–these are the main advantages of the carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) over metal. For applications where these requirements are essential, such as aerospace or medical technology, igus now makes the lightest linear guide in its magnitude made of carbon which is available for up to 2000 mm stroke. Here, […]

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New dry-tech sample box from igus

April 1, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

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Plastics specialist igus has announced the release of its dry-tech® box, an ingenious sample kit designed to help engineers find the right material bearing for their application. The box contains a set of state-of-the-art card overlays, which filter the bearing choices by criteria – similar to the igus online configurator. The dry-tech sample box includes […]

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igus to exhibit new dry-running solutions at SLAS 2014

January 8, 2014 By Editor Leave a Comment

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igus will be presenting some of its latest innovations at the 3rd annual SLAS conference and exhibition, the flagship event of the SLAS, the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening. Bringing together thousands of professional scientists, researchers, academics, and government delegates looking to leverage laboratory technology and automation to drive results for their respective organizations, […]

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igus’® DryLin® W linear guide is now available in size 25

December 11, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

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DryLin W was originally developed as a lubrication free, inexpensive alternative to linear guide systems that run on ball bearings. The flexible, modular design, available with various accessories, allowed for more design freedom than traditional linear guide systems. New fields of application for the linear guide systems, such as those on agricultural equipment, factory automation, […]

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igus® sponsors 21st annual BEST™ Robotics competition

October 15, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

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The 21st annual BEST™ Robotics competition has kicked off at hub locations across the country. This year marks igus’ ninth season as a nationwide product sponsor in the event. This year’s competition is underway, with regional semi-finals due to begin in November and December. BEST’s 2013 “Gatekeeper” theme is aimed around students creating a new […]

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University of CA Irvine’s Aeroacoustic Laboratory uses DryLin®

October 2, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

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Students from the University of California, Irvine used DryLin T profile rail guides donated by igus® as part of The Geared Turbofan Project, designed to study the noise attenuation effects of a hybrid wing-body in relation to the placement of an aircraft’s turbofan. The students are part of UCI’s Aeroacoustic Laboratory, which aims to study […]

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Fresh on the Table: Polymers for Increased Food Safety

September 13, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

Lubricant-free polymer plain bearings and rolling bearings avoid contamination through oils and greases

Designers and operators of food production lines must adhere to strict food hygiene regulations from the FDA to ensure consumers can buy food safely. This includes avoiding any kind of contamination such as from foreign particles or lubricants during production or transport process. The use of special materials can significantly reduce this risk. Detectable polymers, […]

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One-for-all: Technically Advanced Energy Chains®

September 9, 2013 By Editor Leave a Comment

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igus will unveil E4-1, one of its newest Energy Chain cable carriers, during the forthcoming Pack Expo from September 23-25, 2013 at booth S5552. E4-1 combines the features and benefits of its three predecessors in the E4 cable carrier range, including low noise, ruggedness and modularity. E4-1 is ideal for a wide range of industrial […]

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igus keeps moving

July 29, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

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igus is continuing its growth trend. Despite difficult market conditions in 2012, igus managed to increase turnover by five percent and finished the year on a record high. igus is counting on “organic growth” this year, too. Within the context of a long-term investment program, significant capital will be directed at new product divisions, the […]

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