Products

Which is the right plain bearing for sheet metal applications?

All applications are different and not all of them require a housing for a bearing to be press-fit into. Sheet metal applications require a different type of bearing and those bearings need to behave different to the plain bearings. Find out more here.

When is an e-chain® a beam?

It may not seem like an obvious comparison; a beam and an energy chain but fundamentally they are one of the same. Read all about why the two are compared and where the common ground lies.

Long travel path – how do I find the right cable?

Long travel distances place high demands on the cable used and its durability. In today’s post, we cover what these are and how we can find out whether our management meets these requirements.
Durability, line structure, inner composition, and suitability are crucial points to take into account when selecting the right cable for your application.

How is using polymer bearings in bicycles advantageous?

Small components can get overlooked when designing anything really! Sometimes it is only when it comes to replacing broken parts that people consider switching to a different material. Here’s why considering igus® products at the beginning can save you time, weight and hassle.

The adaptability of the PRT-04

Adaptability is essential to ensure products and companies can evolve. The PRT-04 was introduced last year and this year igus® have increased the slewing rings versatility by adding accessories into the mix.