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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?

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.