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about 1 month ago
Say Goodbye to Lubrication – Transforming Heavy-Duty Equipment with Dry running Plastics from igus®

Tired of needing to constantly lubricate your heavy-duty machinery? Looking for a grease-free alternative that can still meet your application’s requirements? Look no further than igus’® selection of dry-running bearings and cable carriers. These products are perfect for heavy-duty equipment, boasting incredible strength and resistance to dirt, dust, corrosion, and other harsh conditions. Watch this webinar to learn more! For further information, visit our website: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/industries/heavy-duty-industries Contact a heavy-duty bearings expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact Contact a heavy-duty cable carriers expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-stephen-bowman

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about 1 month ago
The crucial role of replacement gears in industrial applications

Discover why high-quality replacement gears are vital for mechanical systems. Learn about production methods, common causes of gear failure, and potential applications.

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about 1 month ago
Navigating smoothly: the power of dry-running, maintenance-free components aboard boats

Discover how plastic components can outperform metal in marine applications, along with the specific benefits of plastic components, in this blog.

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2 months ago
Understanding Tribo Coatings: Enhancing Performance Through Surface Science

Discover tribo coatings: surface treatments that cut friction, reduce wear, and extend component life in automotive, aerospace, medical, and other industries.

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3 months ago
iglide® PRT Slewing Rings Brochure

Discover igus'® iglide® PRT slewing rings—cost-effective, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant bearings designed for reliable, dry operation in various industries, including material handling and medical technology.

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3 months ago
iglide® PRT Slewing Rings Update

Exciting new updates are coming to the iglide® PRT slewing ring product line in 2025! In this video, PRT Product Manager Nate Guadagni covers some of these additions and highlights the easy-to-use PRT slewing ring configurator. Try the configurator: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/slewing-rings/tools Learn more about PRT slewing rings: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/slewing-rings Contact a slewing ring expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=155737a5-bd18-48c6-b5ff-65982f8cac6a

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3 months ago
igus® PRT Slewing Ring Solutions for the Automotive Industry

iglide® PRT slewing rings are an ideal solution for onboard automotive applications due to their compact design, grease-free and maintenance-free operation, and lightweight composition. Watch this video to discover exactly how PRT slewing rings can improve your automotive design. Learn more about PRT slewing rings: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/slewing-rings Contact an automotive industry expert: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=9843862e-e1d1-4480-9704-aabd91322784

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4 months ago
igubal® split flange bearings as an efficient solution for conveyor systems

Discover how igubal split flange bearings can save both time and money in conveyor systems with this Tech Talk!

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4 months ago
Understanding hypoid gears: design, benefits, and applications

Hypoid gears are a unique yet essential type of gear across industrial applications. Read this blog to learn more about them and the advantages they offer.

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4 months ago
Tribo Coating One Sheet

Discover the potential of iglide® tribo coating from igus with this easy-to-read One Sheet!

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4 months ago
xiros® Ball Bearings Size Guide

With the xiros® Ball Bearings Size Guide, easily compare sizes, dimensions and width of our xiros® plastic ball bearings product line.

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5 months ago
Food Safe Solution with igubal® Food Contact Spherical Bearings

In food production, bearings need to be suitable for direct food contact without any contamination. One of the most common solutions, metallic ball bearings, require grease to maintain ideal performance, creating a risk of food contamination. Food-safe plastic spherical bearings from igus® don’t require any external lubrication or maintenance, while remaining FDA- and EU-compliant for food contact. igubal® bearings are also metal-detectable, corrosion-resistant, and reduce vibrations. Learn more about FDA-compliant components from igus®: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/industries/fda-compliant Contact an expert in FDA-compliant components: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/company/contact-us?contact=269dae3a-2657-4ca8-b88d-c3219c7aa71b

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5 months ago
The Main 5 iglide® Bearing Materials | The igus® Classroom

Learn more about our most common iglide® materials here: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/iglide-materials Contact an iglide® bearings expert with this form: https://www.www.hansarobotics.com/info/iglide-contact Or call us at (800) 521-2747 In this video, iglide® bearings product manager Nicole Lang discusses the main 5 materials used in iglide® products, as well as some of their most common applications.

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5 months ago
Improving furniture design with dry-running slewing rings

Moving components in furniture need to be quiet, low-maintenance, and above all, reliable. Read this blog to learn about the ideal solution in this area of application: plastic PRT slewing rings.

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6 months ago
Improving robotic pool cleaners with self-lubricating polymer bearings

Learn how self-lubricating plastic plain bearings can improve robotic pool cleaner design while resisting the harsh conditions they're subjected to in this blog.

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7 months ago
What is gear hobbing?

Gear hobbing is one of the most widely used methods of producing gears. Learn more about gear hobbing and how it works in this article.

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7 months ago
iglide® Q3E One Sheet

Learn more about iglide Q3E, a heavy-duty bearing that is a cost-effective alternative to fiber-wound bearings for many applications.

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8 months ago
Polymer ball bearings in cleaning systems for photovoltaic installations

Solar panels need to operate reliably year-round, even when facing harsh weather conditions. Learn about solutions for keeping them clean, and the components that enable these solutions, in this blog.

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8 months ago
What is a pillow block bearing?

Pillow block bearings are a unique type of bearing ideal for providing support and alignment to rotating shafts. Read this blog to learn more about them.

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9 months ago
Gear module: what is it and why is it important?

Understanding gear module is essential to designing mechanical systems that utilize gears. This blog explains what gear module is, why it's important, and the impact it has in various application areas.

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9 months ago
igus spherical bearings enhance efficiency at Belgian brewery

Chimay Brewery replaced metallic ball bearings with plastic bearing inserts, reducing maintenance & enhancing performance for their bottling systems. Learn more in this article.

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