How do self lubricating bearings work?
Self lubricating bearings are unsung heroes. Their environmental impact is relatively small in comparison to their metal counterpart but what do we know about how they work?
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Where is Guinness made?
As St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, let’s talk Guinness. Where is it made and what happens to get it out of production and into our pubs?
What plastics can be recycled?
In today’s world, recycling has become an essential practice for reducing waste and conserving natural resources. But what plastics can be recycled?
igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings
If you could design a bearing into your application which was lighter, more cost-effective and could still cope with the demands that bronze ones are expected to, would you swap to a wound composite bearing? The TX1 is a great alternative to bronze bearings and are being used more and more in the agricultural industry. Why don’t you replace your bronze with polymer?
Benefits of industry 4.0 in manufacturing
Industry 4.0 is the future but what exactly is it? Explore key factors contributing to the future of manufacturing and discover igus’® contribution to Industry 4.0!
What are the main benefits of using polymer gears?
Polymer or plastic gears are fast becoming the new way of manufacturing gears. There are many positive attributes to using plastic gears such as cost saving, weight reduction and noise reduction. More and more industries are using them, are you?
What is a spur gear?
The range of gears now available is extensive from spur gears to helical gears and the material variety is ever growing but do you know the basics? Do you know what a gear is and more importantly, do you know what a spur gear is?
3 advantages of plastic components in car interiors
The automotive industry is notoriously difficult to satisfy, especially with such high standards in every area of production. Utilising igus® products within the car’s design, not only reduces weight and noise but is also more cost-effective than their metal counterparts.
