The bicycle industry is growing rapidly and designers and manufacturers are trying to establish ways to make bikes lighter, quieter and more efficient. By replacing traditional metallic bearings with plastic is a start….
This topic is one that will continue to circle and never disappear. The comparison between plastic and metal, how reliable can plastic components be in harsh, heavy- hitting industries and can construction machinery manufacturers trust them. For many designers in industries such as agricultural and construction machinery, the development in the construction machinery market represents a revolution and with this revolution comes a need for change and new solution concepts.
Hygienic designs for machines are becoming increasingly important within companies nowadays, and ensuring they are resistant to aggressive washdowns is essential. Contamination is detrimental in certain industries, it can cost companies thousands in downtime and service costs. With this in mind, lots of companies are investing in products that are not only hard wearing and suitable for the application but are also resistant to aggressive washdowns.
At igus®, our motto has always been to “improve what moves” and working with Doel Engineering, we achieved just that. The partnership between supplier and customer ensured that the end goal of “improving what moves” was met.
Every year, hundreds of new igus products are released to the standard product range available and 2022 is no exception! With over 175 new products across all the product ranges, this blog is to give an overview of a few highlighted products!
Aerospace is a highly demanding industry, with high expectations in quality and safety it is clear why many designers and designing in igus® products. Going on a plane is an exciting time but can also cause anxiety so ensuring quality products are used is essential.
Do you know what the PV value is? For the engineering world the PV value is crucial. Calculating the pressure versus velocity is all to do with reducing friction… do you know how to calculate it?
Excessive heat and plastic bearings shouldn’t be a combination that works however it can! It can work very successfully if the correct plastic is used. This blog explains a little bit about how high temperatures can affect plastic bearings.
