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 […]
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Plastic Bearings Take High Loads
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 […]
A wide-array of iglide plastic bearings for multiple applications
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 […]
Plastic bearings designed for wet environments and high-temperature applications
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 […]
iglide Q plastic bearings deliver a superior performance
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 […]
Plastic bearings prove a versatile, cost-effective solution for engineers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
