3 easy ways to solve the obsolete part issue

3 December 2021 Erin Kemal 3D printing , plastic-rod

Finding out that a part no longer exists and is an obsolete part can be infuriating and expensive. Luckily, with new technologies, it is becoming easier to remake parts, saving your machines from being thrown onto the scrap heat and ensuring that they can keep going for many more years. Find out ...

Which is better, 3D printing or CNC machining?

9 July 2021 Erin Kemal 3D printing , plastic-rod

There is always the discussion between which is best, CNC machining parts or 3d printing and to be honest, there are pro's and con's for both method. This blog explores each method and why both methods of manufacturing are important.

Bar stock material – what’s new at igus®?

4 June 2021 Erin Kemal plastic-rod

Every year we release new products and with a strong focus on the Food & Packaging industry, this years stock bar and plate materials are ideal. Find out a little bit about the main stock materials released.

How can FDA bar stock material help your application?

9 April 2021 Erin Kemal plastic-rod

igus® has a large range of FDA approved products, in both the chain range and the bearing. However occasionally the standard range might not quite fit the design so having a large range of stock materials enables customers to be as creative as they desire.

Introducing the range of igus® FDA and EU compliant products

10 November 2020 Erin Kemal 3D printing , dry-tech , drylin , drylin® drive technology , dryspin , iglidur , plastic-rod , tribo-tape

FDA & EU compliant products are not new to the igus® range, they do however have a brand new page! It was only fitting that the products were introduced again with fresh eyes....

Bar stock for Bridge Building

25 September 2020 Erin Kemal iglidur , plastic-rod

Once again igus® is pushing boundaries and expectations! The new material, currently known as RN326 is replacing incremental launching bearings on bridges! With its high wear resistance,

Success with replacing non-igus® with igus®

5 June 2020 Erin Kemal dry-tech , iglidur , plastic-rod

Problem solving is what we do. We thrive on the challenge of trying to change original failing parts with igus® materials. Here, we see some success stories of how we did just that.

Travel safe products with igus® polymers

25 February 2020 Erin Kemal 3D printing , iglidur , plastic-rod

Safety is key. In a fast moving world, safety remains paramount and igus® is helping with the prevention of fire hazards.

Plastic rod at igus®

Blogs regarding igus® plastic rods, also known as stock bar. Find out more information below.