Linear components for 3D printers
3D printers: Linear components from igus® make production fast and resilient
iglidur® high-performance polymer bearings
Excellent polymers improved by precisely harmonized states of strengthening materials and solid lubricants, tested a thousand times and proved a million times - that is iglidur®.
igus® engineers develop more than 100 new plastic compounds every year, test the maintenance-free plain bearings in more than 3,500 experiments each year and have built up a comprehensive database on tribiological properties of the polymers in the past years.
Medical assistance system
This year’s Gold award winner is a system that assists doctors with keyhole cochlea implant surgery to treat inner ear deafness and profound deafness.
Smoothing machine
The winner of this year’s Silver manus® award is a machine that makes it easier to draw off screed.
3D printing machine
This year, Bronze goes to a laser-based 3D printing machine that prints metal parts made of titanium, aluminium, steel or even gold.
Bicycle frame
This bicycle frame was developed as a bachelor thesis at Aachen University.
Handling and contacting module
This handling and contacting module is used for the automatic electrical measurement of individual boards in the temperature testing cabinet.
Wire-cutting machine
This wire-cutting machine cuts pipes for the oil and gas industry.
3D Printing machine
This 3D printer was constructed with almost no ready-made components.
Automatic packing station
This automatic packing station packs labels in boxes.
Test robot
This robot is called “Porton Man” and tests protective clothing for the British military.
Mobile robot
This mobile robot is used during rescue operations following serious catastrophes such as earthquakes and bomb or gas explosions.
Stretching machine
This stretching machine allows 50 percent of raw material to be saved with film/foil products.
Vehicle
The drive power of this Segway similar vehicle is directly transmitted to the wheels.
Motor robot
This motor robot allows providing audio- and video information also under conditions that are hazardous to health and dangerous to life.
Lifting chair
This chair can be used to sit older or weaker persons up again after a fall without a great deal of strength being necessary.
Mobile drilling machine
This drilling machine is mounted on a trailer and is used to drill holes into concrete or asphalt.
Ergonomic office chair
Lubrication-free plastic bearings for ergonomic office chair
Photovoltaic tracking system
Solar energy in continuous (dry-running) mode
Sunscreen slats
These sunscreen slats are supported by maintenance and lubricant-free igus® iglidur® J plain bearings.
Sausage link cutting machines
Clean, durable, and maintenance-free: polymer plain bearings in the food industry.
RC-Bike
iglidur® bushings guarantee clearance-free and low friction motions in RC model racing applications
Side table
Pivot and rotate with plastic plain bearings - lubricant-free designer furniture with iglidur®
Mounted sweepers
Maintenance-free polymer plain bearings for rugged mounted sweepers
Root ball transplanter
Root ball transplanters are indispensable tools for tree nurseries and for garden and landscaping businesses.
Feeder magazine for furniture components
In this case, the use of igus® products is not only advantageous from a technical, but also from a financial point of view when compared to competitive products.
Technical brushes
A builder of technical brush making machinery known world-wide, uses plain bearings from the igus® product range.
Shutoff valve
Plastic plain bearings in process engineering: Completely maintenance and lubricant-free.
"umbrail" racing car
Due to their low weight, iglidur® Q plain bearings were used in place of bronze bushings for the spring suspension of the racing car.
Mountain bikes
Among full-suspension mountain bikes light polymer plain bearings are used to handle severe stresses at the dropouts of the rear suspension.
Door hinges in mega yachts
Hinges for heavy doors in mega yachts: fully maintenance-free.
Yacht building
Seawater-resistant, wear-resistant polymer plain bearings are used in the new generation models of yacht building instead of self-made roller bearings.
Wafer baking tongs
Due to the excellent wear resistance and freedom from lubrication, iglidur® X6 bearings are used in wafer baking tongs.
GOLFCRAFT Golf Trolley
Golfcraft golf trolleys made of carbon and aluminum - lightweight and foldable.
Cordless screwdriver vehicle
The driver lies on this vehicle with his armed stretched out and head facing forward.
Car-trailer
In this car-trailer, an igus® flange bearing made of iglidur® Z replaces the previously used phosphor bronze bearing.
Excavator seat
igus® plastic plain bearings are used here in the shock absorber of an excavator seat.
Boat hatch
Moisture and extreme temperature fluctuations often lead to undesirable expansion of the component parts.
Breweries
Plain bearings are used, made of iglidur® A500, an FDA-compliant high-temperature material.
Letter folding machine
This device is used for folding letters. The folding operation in a small space reduces the frame sizes of folding machines.
Book digitalisation
This machine can scan books fully automatically, with no human intervention required.
Caipirinha mixer
The components used must be suitable for use with food, which is why the design engineers decided in favour of xiros® ball bearings.
Steam locomotives
These fully functional steam locomotives have been built to a scale of 1:11.
Lathe for wood
This machining results in lost of wood chips and dust, of course, which would stick to lubricants.
Tricycle
This design was first used to deal with problems of clearance and friction. With iglidur® G plain bearings, however, these problems were eliminated.
Melting probe
The bearings of the ice screw must be insensitive to water and dirt, as well as thermally insulated.
Electric scooter
Lightweight components are particularly important here to ensure as little energy as possible is required for movement.
Electric wheelchair
Plain bearings from igus® are used for the movement of the front and rear wheels. Thanks to them, there are no problems with wear or corrosion.
Electric wheelchair
This electric wheelchair also makes use of the properties of igus® plain bearings.
Bicycle pedal
The bicycle pedal presented here responds to the ergonomic and biomechanical needs of cyclists.
Bicycle frame design
Here, igus® plastic plain bearings have replaced classical roller bearings and stand up to environmental influences such as dirt and corrosion.
String trimmer-cutting disc
Silver Award at manus® 2011: String trimmer-cutting disc of PRODULEX UNIPESSOAL LDA, Portugal
Fruit valve
This valve is used for filling ice-cream containing pieces of fruit in fully automatic industrial packing machines.
For welding joints
This small vehicle adheres firmly to surfaces with its magnetic wheels, to inspect welding joints.
All-terrain wheelchair
This manus® contribution also shows an exceptional off-road wheelchair, the "Quadrix".
Joint prosthesis
In this prosthesis for pneumatic knee joints, iglidur® J piston rings replace the previously used PTFE guide bands.
Grain sorter
This machine cleans and sorts all types of grain. First the grain is separated from other material by an air current.
Threading tool
With this hand tool for the rolling and repairing of threads, the bearing support of the profi led roller is particularly important.
Manual assembly
This manus® contribution is concerned with the cost-effective increase in production and process reliability for manual assembly using low-cost automation.
Hand prosthesis
Bronze Award at manus® 2011: Hand prothesis of Vincent Systems GmbH, Germany
High-performance blister line
This machine is used to pack products in blister film.
Wood-frame bicycle
A conventional material in an unusual application: This bike frame is entirely made of wood.
Honey-loosener
Here, the honey is being loosened from the combs. For this, the honeycombs are pierced with needles.
Hybrid solar system
This solar system can be installed either on its own or in combination with a wind turbine.
Information board
This information board is exposed to the weather and the forces of nature all year round.
Inspection robot 1
This inspection robot was developed especially for use in pipelines.
Inspection robot 2
By using iglidur® W300 plain bearings, reliability can be increased. The previously used ball bearings had to be oiled regularly, which is not the case with iglidur® bearings.
Jetpack
Since temperatures of several hundred degrees Celsius occur here, the pilot must wear fire and heat-resistant clothing. The bearings used also have to withstand the high temperatures and pressures.
Camera dolly 2
Another newly developed dolly for camera movement is the subject of this manus® contribution.
Folding trailer
This folding trailer “Tyligo” is extremely flexible and can be used to transport all kinds of things.
Folding seat „Sitty“
Provides a seat without taking too much room away from pedestrians: this is possible with the „Sitty“ folding seat.
Small electric plane
To achieve the best flying conditions, all components must be lightweight and at the same time as durable as possible.
Painting equipment
The various work processes like aluminum etching are sometimes done with extremely aggressive materials.
Painting equipment
The high stressing through the three-shift operation and the shocks caused by the moving parts were crucial for the application of igus® products.
Bearings for record players
The main concern when designing the bearing support for this record player turntable was silent and low-vibration movement.
Hole punch
The exact positioning is important here, which is ensured by the combination of several igus® products.
Mars robot
This robotic vehicle is designed for a very special environment: it will one day be driving on Mars.
Sailor doll
This doll is used for representing maritime signals and originated from a marketing project in collaboration with a doll builder.
Pagepulltester
This pagepulltester is a high-precision measuring instrument for the bookbinding industry.
Model excavator
This fully functional hydraulic excavator was copied on a scale of 1:14.5.
Model train
Model train enthusiasts will enjoy this Rhätische Railway locomotive for a long time to come.
Assembly robot
The stones used can weigh anything up to 4,000 kilogrammes. This means a heavy-duty load for all the components used.
Parabolic mirrors
This solar thermal power plant also obtains energy from the rays of the sun, without fossil fuels.
Patient lift
The manus® contribution submitted here is the new development of a patient lift for ambulances for transporting patients who are able to sit in the vehicle.
Pedals for mountain bikes
In this application, metallic ball bearings and DU bushings have been replaced by lighter iglidur® flange bearings.
Planetary gearbox
xiros® ball bearings from igus® are used in this planetary gearbox that is used in wind turbines.
Artificial joint
This joint is a new development to be used in prostheses. iglidur® J plain bearings and igubal® spherical bearings are installed in it.
Rack-gripper
This machine is used for loading and unloading of boxes at an automated warehouse.
Racing car
The suspension pins in this racing car were previously guided without bearings.
Racing bike brake
An extremely light weight is the most important criterion when constructing a racing bike brake.
Robot gripper
This contribution to the manus® competition – a robot gripper – is extremely flexible.
Robot head
Special Award at manus® 2011: Robot Head of Archimedes Solutions GmbH, Germany
Salami cutter
With this application, salami is cut into slices. As with all applications in contact with food, here too lubricants cannot be used.
Sanitary elements in mobile homes
Here, sanitary elements in the bathroom unit are installed with igus® products.
Seam recognition sensor
This machine weaves and prints terry cloth hand towels.
Grinding machine
All igus® products used are maintenance- free, giving the machine a long service-life.
Cutting system for confectionary products
The „ConCut“ is a CNC-controlled cutting system for confectionary products.
Cutting mechanism
A tarp is lowered slowly over the car, so that at first only the outlines are visible; then the tarp is cut by the special mechanism and the car is presented to the public.
Cutting mechanism 1
This cutting mechanism is used in the beverage industry. Several igus® products were used here.
Safety door
Children are especially prone to squeeze their fingers in glass swinging doors. This safety door prevents that, because it „gives“.
Ski sledge
This innovative sledge allows people to ski sitting down. The sledge is steered by the feet and tilted by the hands.
Ski bikes
This exceptional sporting equipment makes bombing down a ski slope like riding a bicycle.
Sculpture
iglidur® plain bearings and thrust washers are shown here in the service of art.
Solar plant
This solar system can be installed either on its own or in combination with a wind turbine.
Solar cleaning robot
For solar systems to retain their entire performance capacity, they have to be cleaned at regular intervals, particularly in sandy regions.
Solar silicon growth equipment
Previously, metal bearings and linear guides were used, which rusted quickly and therefore required frequent maintenance.
Sunshades
No matter how much the sun shines: these sunshades ensure pleasant light conditions within the building.
Offroad beach wheel chair
This special wheelchair allows people who can only walk with diffi culty to go to the beach.
Deep-sea drive
This motor is to drive deep-sea robots even at 6,000 metres under the sea.
Machine for frying Spanish omelettes
Gold Award at manus® 2011: Machine for frying Spanish omelettes of Carmelo Lagunas Escudero, Spain
Transport with chains
This equipment is used in the food industry. The baked goods are separated on these chains.
Pedal boat
In this pedal boat, the moving parts of the drive mechanism must be mounted free of lubricants, since the screw is in the water.
Superimposed transmission
In this application, plain bearings made of iglidur® Z replace a ball bearing and a needle bearing in a superimposed transmission.
Submarine
Seawater is a very corrosive environment on account of its high salt content. Components that are exposed to the water must withstand it.
Page-turner
This fully automatic page turner for people with disabilities can automatically turn the pages of many newspapers, magazines, folders, exercise books and the like.
Conversion of the wheel suspension on trikes
This application shows a conversion kit for the suspension in three-wheeled motorcycles.
Variable Flange Plates
igus® thrust washers and flange bearings were used for the new design. They made the elaborate milling of the base plate unnecessary.
Packaging equipment
This equipment can package various industrial products, with any materials.
Adjustable arm chairs
the armrests of this chair are adjustable, to accommodate the needs of the individual user.
Vibrating exercise equipment
In this exercise equipment, vibrations are specifically used to build up muscles.
Weighing system
Any movement that is to be performed here must be lubrication-free, executed free of wear and, if wear does occur, it must be free of heavy metals, etc., that could give distorted results in the chemical analysis.
Winding bushings
The use of iglidur® bearings quadrupled the service life of the machine. It made it possible to save almost 300 mechanic-hours plus ca. 8 tonnes of cotton wool.
Gripper bracket
For the gripper bracket for screws in automatic screwing devices – previously a job done by steel cheeks.
Two special drills
This application creates new possibilities in steel construction, shipbuilding, cable cars, plant engineering or in general mechanical engineering.
Two-piece snowboard
With this snowboard, the “Twistboard”, both parts are connected via an axially aligned joint.
Chemical accident robot
The model of a "chemical accident robot" was developed by four students.
Airplane prototype
Changeover to corrosion-resistant, lightning-resistant and insulated plastic plain bearing in the entire airplane system.
Cordless screwdriver race
The unusual design for a recumbent bicycle has got what it takes: cordless screwdrivers are used here to drive it.
Mounting device
Light, corrosion-proof and economical slide bearings are needed for this application.
Axle bearing
The edge load is frequently a deciding factor for or against the use of bearings particularly in axle bearings for agricultural vehicles.
Ball gripper
Rheinische Fachhochschule (technical college) in Cologne: Reduction of friction when the ball gripper's camera arm is extended.
Boat cranes
iglidur® plastic plain bearings in cranes used in commercial and private marinas and also by private boat owners to haul the boats out of the water.
Catering kitchen technology
Chemical-resistant and corrosion-free: maintenance-free polymer plain bearings in catering kitchen appliances.
Clock mechanism
The low demand for space and freedom from corrosion of iglidur® J plain bearings qualified them for use in this model.
Photovoltaic tracking system
Wind, sand and sun: Plastic plain bearing for solar technology
Accumulating conveyor
Short linear strokes and changing pivoting angle under various impact loads are the demands on plain bearings made of iglidur® G.
Hose pump in dialysis machine
iglidur® G bearings have proved their worth by their freedom from maintenance and lubricants, the good abrasion resistance under high loads and the resistance to media.
Dialysis chair
Maintenance-free guide and bearing in arm and leg rest on the dialysis chair.
Excavator
The plain bearings run without lubrication and without significant wear and tear
in the very harsh environmental conditions of construction machinery.
Drilling machine
The completely dry operation and the thereby associated dirt-resistance is very important in the direct application in seeds.
Eurobot 2006
International robotics competition: Technical University of Chemnitz gears up to meet international competition.
Packaging industry
Plain bearings in the packaging industry against friction and wear.
Hot-air balloon
Plastic plain bearing in almost oxygen-free atmosphere: World record for flight altitude in a hot-air balloon.
Facade construction
Pivot and rotate with plastic plain bearings - New glass lamellae system / Adjustable facade for the service center of an automobile manufacturer.
Organ building
Polymer plain bearings find their way increasingly into traditional organ building.
Filtration equipment for frying fat
For top-quality French fries - The lubricant-free polymer bearings in a filtration device for fry fat contribute to maintain food quality.
Electro-roller
Bearings made of the "iglidur Q" material cope with high loads just as well with various pivoting angles and are thus ideally suitable for the application in the "Zoob" electric scooter.
Vehicle construction
Always at your service ... and at the same time cost-efficient; polymer bearings guard against downtimes on the long term.
Veneer assembling
machine
Pivot and rotate under pressure - High-performance polymers in wood working.
Control unit for high-tech mountainbikes
The rear derailleur for high-tech mountain bikes benefits from plastic plain bearings, maintenance is no longer required for MTBs.
Artificial knee joint
Patient's welfare in focus - How polymer bearings improve an artificial joint.
Machine tool manufacture
Plastic plain bearings in application in machine tool manufacture at Deckel Maho Gildemeister.
Leather industry
Precise and durable - Polymer bearings for novel leather splitting machine.
Printing machine industry
For increased service life - Low-cost angular sensor with special bearings in printing machines.
Packaging machines
Sought by Mr. Clean - The lubricant-free bearing system is highly recommended for the food and hygiene industry.
Wear inspection
Wear inspection - How bearings assist in the inspection of pneumatic seals.
Agricultural machinery construction
Compensatory special parts tolerance in rugged agricultural machinery construction.
Fitness equipment
New solutions for fitness equipment save production costs and assembly times.
Flanged ball valves
The extreme resistance to chemicals was decisive for the application of iglidur® bearings.
Hydraulic cylinder for construction machines
iglidur® G plain bearing in hydraulic cylinder for construction machines.
Cart
We can offer a significant advantage in racing by the enormous weight reduction achieved by iglidur® W300 bearings.
Innovative dosing pumps
On the ecoflow pumps, "iglidur® X" plain bearings of various sizes are used.
Clamp lever in storage system for long items
In this application, the resistance to edge loads is of great significance besides the complete freedom from maintenance and lubrication.
Surgical light
The motor-powered swiveling LED wings are adjusted with the aid of iglidur® JVFM-0810-08.
Milking arm
The complete freedom from maintenance in areas of extreme dirt accumulation distinguishes the iglidur® J plain bearing.
Autonomous mobile robot
Stabilization of the robot's undercarriage without loss of flexibility with igus® plain bearings.
Packaging machines
The iglidur® G plain bearings distinguish themselves by their wear resistance and the suitability for real dry operation in this packaging machine for polishing cloth.
Filling and sealing machine
Besides the high chemical resistance, the iglidur® J plain bearings offer a maintenance-free dry operation in this application.
Potato planting machine
Besides the high chemical resistance, the iglidur® J plain bearings offer a maintenance-free dry operation in this application.
Conveyor
In this application, the iglidur® J plain bearings replace the lubricated ball bearings.
Bottle washing machine
By the application of iglidur® RN plain bearings, the drive energy required for the bottle washing machine could be significantly reduced.
Flanged ball valves
Extreme chemical resistance in small lots was decisive for the application of iglidur® X plain bearings in almost all flanged ball valves of the company Pister.
Bag forming, filling and sealing machine
The crimpers in hose packaging machines often reach temperatures of 160°C and above in continuous operation.
Rust-free roller chain
The maintenance-free polymer bearings are used in rust-proof roller chains, which are employed to drive main and auxiliary equipment.
Swing arm rear suspension
The high edge load in particular is the main reason for the use of iglidur® G plastic thrust washers.
Straightening technology
Quick, straight, precise: this is how the requirements in sheet metal machining can be summarized. Sophisticated straightening technology makes all this possible.
Rollercoaster
iglidur® Z plain bearings in a roller coaster at Six Flags Theme Park have significantly reduced costs.
Ship fittings
Now freedom from corrosion is an important argument for the application of iglidur® G plain bearings in ship fittings.
Hay spreader
High wear resistance and freedom from maintenance are the main reasons for the application of iglidur® plain bearings.
Stirling engine
An oil-free operation of the engine could be ensured only by the use of plastic plain bearings.
Pivot arm for telephone
Freedom from lubricants and corrosion of iglidur® G are ideal for the application.
Tool changer chain
The enormous cost advantages compared to standard commercial metallic rolled bushings as well as an extreme resistance to wear distinguish iglidur® D.
Accurate dart board
Always on the mark - Plastic bearings for young engineers of the TU Munich.
Underwater motor pump
Multi-step, single-flow underwater motor pumps with integrated non-return valve.
Washing chain bearings
The reduction of the drive power for bottle washing machines was an important achievement of the iglidur® RN plain bearings.
Robots with belt drive system
Vocational school in Burgdorf-Lehrte: Conversion of the gear drive into belt drive in an existing robot .
Equipment manufacture
Lubrication-free tribopolymers in extreme application - Packaging unit for profiles.
Hydrogen-powered vehicle
Egg on four wheels - How rod end bearings and plastic bearings make a hydrogen-powered vehicle mobile.
Special-purpose vehicle
Dust-repellant and maintenance-free: The tough rod end bearings and spherical bearings do a sturdy job in the special-purpose municipal vehicles.
Autosplit D3 splitting machine
Gold at manus® 2007: Autosplit D3 splitting machine
Transport vehicle with 4-wheel Ackermann steering
Maintenance-free track accuracy
Automatic cup supply system for cup filling line
No lubricants in food sector
Reduction of recoil on large-calibre long firearms
Precise and ergonomic
High-speed thermal shakers for standard specimen containers in the laboratory
Hot and quick
Gears in vehicles for harvesting sugar cane
Robust under high forces
Highly energy efficient water pump for developing countries
Long-lasting and cost-effective
Core joining device for casting cylinder heads
The used bearing must be lubricant-free, because silica sand is used here.
Moving Head
The plain bearing used has a low frictional resistance and is low maintenance and lubricant-free.
“Portamobil” assembly aid for door leaves
Can be handled alone
Efficient hardening with ultraviolet radiation
Easy and durable
Suspension fork
To victory with igus® - maintenance of the suspension fork eliminated.
Oscillating bearings on gear shift in utility vehicles
Less wear
Marine lift for water vehicles for leisure purposes
Corrosion-proof in sea water
Switch plate activation in model construction
Affordable and long-lasting
Mooring system for sail and motor yachts
High load capacity and durable
Design and structure of a cost-effective converter
Cost-effective and maintenance-free
Controlled horizontal screen for a large planetarium
Economical even when exposed to heat
“Torsionator” sports/training equipment
Quiet and low friction
Robot for recovery and inspection work
Resistant and long-lasting:
manus® Bronze: Over 170,000 Euro of benefits
Over 170,000 Euro of benefits were able to be achieved by using polymer plain bearings
manus® Silver: Secure under high forces
Secure under high forces: maintenance-free plain bearings made of iglidur® Z can withstand extreme loads.
Calibration cage in a blown film line
In conventional solutions, while cleaning, the lubricant on the bearings is washed away or the bearings are even rinsed to get rid of the dirt particles.
Powder press
In a newly designed mechanism, the conventional roller ball bearings were replaced by iglidur® plastic plain bearings.
Light aircraft Twister
Consistent application of igus® plain bearings in the aircraft design in fiber composite honeycomb-
sandwich construction.
Rollers on mini excavator
Enhancement of service life, machine availability, stability and carrying capacity by the application of iglidur® in rollers on mini excavator.
Reanimation equipment
Over 30 iglidur® plastic plain bearings assist to satisfy these requirements.
Load roller
In this scooter, the steering was newly designed with igus® polymer plain bearings.
Aseptic filling machine
Bearing materials marked by special properties such as low coefficients of friction in dry operation, resistance to chemicals and low humidity absorption in equal measure are best suited for the application in high-tech beverages bottling plants.
Workplace for the handicapped
Adjustable desktops in workplaces for the handicapped.
Beverage can emptying device
The problem of the design was in the limited installation space by the combination of two movements independent of each other and the high mechanical stressing.
Cross member
Here an iglidur® polymer slewing ring bearing is used, which is distinguished by its low weight.
Track vehicle
A problem that vexed the designers was the total weight and the occurring leverages. Here the weight should be saved.
Tool presetting device
In this tool presetting device, DryLin® guide carriages made of iglidur® J200 are used as measuring carriages. They contribute toward the attainment of a precision and repeat accuracy of +/- 0.1 mm in the application.
Veneer assembling
machine
Veneer jointing
machine ACR Speedstar: Cost advantages through polymer plain bearings.
Rotor head
iglidur® G is the problem solver in this rotor head The rotor blades rotate about 400 times per minute and thereby execute oscillating motion with maximum 30°.
UV reflectors
A UV radiator unchanged for 10 years was reconstructed and improved in the details. The iglidur® Z flange bearing reduces here the costs and the amount of maintenance.
Push-rod drive chain
By the almost wear-free bearing assembly that withstands a high pressure at the same time, this push-rod drive chain was optimized in line with the market.
Cylinder for race spoiler
By the use of iglidur® bearings, the cylinder is completely maintenance-free, and the weight could be reduced by about 10% of the original.
Universal joint
The universal joint presented here is, contrary to the common universal/cardan joints, not only designed for the transmission of torsional forces.
Tank seat
The backrest adjustment is implemented with DryLin® products, the headrests are mounted on the backrest with plastic plain bearings made of iglidur® G.
Steam pump
iglidur® X was selected as glide material for the guide of the piston rod due to the adequate resistance to temperature and moisture.
Railroad platform
The hinge elements and cam rollers of the ramps are inserted with two iglidur® Z plain bearings respectively.
Organ console
The motion of the driving rod of an organ should be utmost noiseless and smooth-running.
System filtration plant
A bearing was sought for the following application: Hot frying oil up to 220° C, food safe. Solution to the problem: iglidur® A500 bearings.
Airfoils in aircrafts
Here the challenge in the design was that the bearing of the group of components for the application in the measuring medium water had to be designed.
Folding bike for everyday use
In order to fulfill the bearing system's manifold requirements, the igus® bearings are used in the standard-production application.
Mechatronic bearing
The availability of the application even at above 100°C temperatures was guaranteed by the application of plastic plain bearings made of iglidur® X.
Spinning box
By the modification of the plain bearing partner plastic-metal into plastic-plastic, a conversion in the integral design was possible by the use of plastic components.
Helicopter load system
A novel external load system for helicopters required a low weight, high reliability with simultaneous weather resistance and freedom from maintenance.
Bicycle shock absorber
By the application of a novel design, which feature an individual element made of iglidur® RN56 as the core piece, the technical requirements could be achieved at clearly reduced costs.
Conveyor chains
The application of an iglidur® plain bearing on the outer side of the pin was the main new aspect of the design.
Angular sensor in printing machines
By the use of igus® plain bearings, no notable clearance or abrasion was recognizable even after a long service life.
Vario- and control-wheels
By a modified function system and the use of plastic bearings, a completely new generation of control wheels is developed, which is maintenance-free and low priced.
Convertible top
Automatic lock for a convertible top: By the use of the calibratable igus® flanged bearing, the maximum axial clearance could be lowered from 1.5 mm to 0.5 mm.
Wheel guide
By the new arrangement of the plain bearings, the drive wheels of the transport vehicle could utilize the rotary movement of the individual bearing to guide the front wheels accurately through the track of the unloading station.
Locking unit
In the fulfilling of all requirements, the use of a pair of plastic bearings with elastic flange played the crucial role, which enabled the clearance-free installation of the locking hook.
Wheel mount handling
Wheel mount handling for automobiles: Since about a year in daily use, the wheel mount handling system gives no trouble to the customers.
Changeover switch for musicians
The advantages of using the bushing are: top-quality products, quick installation, long-lasting service life (2 million switching cycles) and the exceptional ruggedness.
Pillar cleaning facility
The bearings have been installed about a year ago and since then operate free of troubles in the manufacturing.
Notebook for the blind
Costs have been saved in mounting by the use of iglidur® plain bearings.
3D flow distributor
Ball bearing assemblies are very precarious due to the lubricant particularly under water. Stainless steel guidances cannot be considered due to the high costs. Plastic is used also for hygienic reasons.
Sliding roof drive system
The bearing tolerances could be clearly enhanced by the machining of the inner diameter of the iglidur® P polymer plain bearing.
Tire cord machine
Application of polymer plain bearings in a tire cord machine ensures stability
Circlip inspection
The application of Drylin® linear housings and iglidur® G plain bearings enable the centering pin to have a clean and easy drive up.
Extendable brake flap
These igus® bearings look particularly suited for the specified application, as they are resistant to water, dirt and temperature and are also maintenance-free.
Ultrasonic test facility
The main requirements of this application are: High dynamic accuracy, low weight with high stiffening and high availability in 3-shift operation.
Low-priced microscope
An injection-molded part was created by igus® and used in the existing housing shell. Now it's been working for five years.
Testing device
Testing devices for sintered parts: A lubricant-free linear guide (liquid pollution) should be guaranteed.
Injection-molding machine
Pivot arm in injection-molding machines mounted with plastic plain bearings: With the simple plug-in installation and the adjustable collar, it was possible to abandon the highly complex bonding mechanism.
Special bikes and therapeutic accessories
Plain, spherical and linear bearings made of plastic help to improve mobility and the quality of life
Door drives
In the case of these gate drive units, different products from all the igus® divisions are used.
Exhaust valve in milling machine
Exhaust valve on CNC drilling and milling machines
Farm tractor
The suitability of iglidur® G plain bearings in pedal and lever bearing assemblies was proven in a test.
Battery filling machine
The plain bearings in the components are constantly exposed to air containing acid.
Concrete machines
Replacement of metal bearings in concrete drilling and concrete sawing machines.
Boat motor
lifting device
Boat motor lifting device and inner boom roll-up device equipped with plastic plain bearings.
Office chair
Complete freedom from maintenance and stick-slip-free movement are the prerequisites for use in office chairs.
Dialysis machine
The reasons for using plastic plain bearings in this dialysis machine are the physiological safety, the abrasion resistance under high loads and the chemical resistance.
Printer and plotter
Printer and plotter - low drive forces, low sliding friction coefficients.
Inlet control device
The plain bearings must withstand static radial loads of 25 N/mm² at temperatures of 170°C - 200°C.
Conveyor chains
Overhead conveyors for transporting packaged goods within the factory are used to transport a wide variety of goods.
Motorbike front forks
The needle bearings previously used had to be serviced or replaced every few years.
Precision gears
Widely different sliding speeds - no problem with polymer plain bearings.
Commercial kitchen equipment
Loads up to 2000 N at temperatures of up to 250 °C characterize this application.
Semi-conductor production
In the extremely chemically aggressive environment of semi-conductor production, metal plain bearings were regularly replaced after 2 to 3 weeks. Using iglidur® X plain bearings, the bearing point could be operated for years without problems.
Folding rocker chair
Low wear on a wooden chair thanks to iglidur® A200 flange bearings.
Municipal tractor
iglidur® G plain bearings of different sizes are used on this equipment.
Crane sensor
These sensors are used to prevent the blocks on the individual cranes from moving.
Agricultural machinery
In drilling and sowing machines, the plain bearings are exposed to extreme levels of dirt, weathering and shock loads.
Recumbent trike
Due to their lower weight and better suspension qualities, the company switched to igubal® rod end bearings.
Medical apparatus
Thanks to iglidur® plain bearings, the company was able to reduce its costs by 93%! The assembly times were reduced by 10 minutes.
Pneumatic rotary drive
Requirements: fluctuating ambient temperatures, use in steam pipes with steam temperatures of 135 °C, use in acid and alkali tanks.
Post sorting equipment
Due to the aggressive paper dust, the sintered bearings used before clogged up very quickly.
Lawn mower
Vibration caused by the rotating wheel had to be dampened and the bearing assembly had to be corrosion resistant in order to withstand strong fertilizers and dew dampness in the grass.
Lawn mowers and garden equipment
The iglidur® plain bearings are used here in various bearing points.
Roller table
This roller table represents a possible iglidur® D application, where it is a matter of the lowest possible drive forces.
Wheelchair
Various plastic plain bearings are used on the different articulated joints of this multifunctional wheelchair.
Wheelchair ramp
A wheelchair ramp with plastic plain bearings was designed and installed at the front entrance of a low-floor bus.
Pattern
cutting machine and special plotter
Compared to the metal plain bearings first used, the better vibration dampening of iglidur® X reduced the noise of the cutter head.
Accumulating conveyor
The load on the bearing is around 10 N/mm², approx. 1000 cycles are performed per day.
Sit-on ski
Used in difficult conditions: vibration, random forces, sudden shocks and cold, wet snow.
Parasol
The plastic bearings used do not need any oil and remain functional and clean. The performance of the plastic is not affected by extreme temperature fluctuations (hot and dry, cold and wet).
Chip conveyor
The bearings in this chain conveyor must be able to run dry, yet also come into contact with aggressive coolants and metal powders.
Shock absorber
A special size bearing was developed so that it fits into the existing bearing without hindering the wall thickness.
Electromagnetic plunger coil
The system uses an electromagnetic drive (plunger coil), which enables the required air pressure to operate piston and cylinder.
Tea bag packing machine
iglidur® W300 plain bearings are used here as a replacement for recirculating ball bearings.
Dough mixer
The baking ingredients can easily settle in the mixer's catch and make it stick. iglidur® J is made of plastic and is therefore resistant to dirt and chemicals.
Telemark ski binding
The telemark bindings kept on breaking and failing. A sturdy, maintenance-free product was able to be achieved using the iglidur® plastic bearings.
Textile machine
To prevent static charges on the bobbins, electrically conductive bushings are used in textile machinery construction.
Variable intake systems
iglidur® polymer bearings in variable intake systems.
Disc brake caliper bearing
iglidur® plastic plain bearing in the disc brake caliper of a utility vehicle
Convertible top systems
iglidur® plastic plain bearing in the convertible top system.
Steering systems
iglidur® plastic plain bearing in the steering system of a utility vehicle.
Chain hoist for forklifts
In order to keep the production costs and expenditure as low as possible, the application of non-variable parts is of great significance. The compromise between stability and flexibility could be solved by the aid of iglidur® plain bearings from igus®.
Flugservolator soaring simulator
The bearings from igus® were decided because they are maintenance-free and cost-effective and absolutely simple to handle.
Soccer table
Application of a high-value spindle lift table with steep-threaded spindle, linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings.
Gripper for a mobile robot
The main tasks of the gripper arm were simple travel movements, light design, as well as the largest possible operating range.
Sheet metal forming
machine
DryLin® trapezoidal leadscrew nut in a sheet metal forming machine.
Mechanical deburring of metal parts
Plastic instead of recirculating ball bearings - DryLin® linear guides for machine deburring
Mobile and stationary saw mills
Maintenance-free polymer bearings in mobile and stationary saw mills.
Handling device
DryLin® linear guide systems provide for compact and thereby highly flexible handling devices.
Oil platform
DryLin® plastic plain bearings in an inspection device for offshore drilling riser
Engraving machine
An engraving machine with igus® products, as final project work after four years of advanced education in automation technology.
Bag forming, filling and sealing machine
Application of DryLin® high-temperature bearings in bag forming, filling and sealing machine for the sealing bar bearing
Champagne bottle
sealing machine
DryLin® in a champagne bottle
sealing machine in the filling technology.
Assembly press for air conditioning unit
Using DryLin® T linear guide and iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings, the movement under the press and the pivoting of the parts to be assembled is mastered.
Photovoltaic tracking system
Automatically aligning the photovoltaic tracking systems to the position of the sun with the aid of lubricant-free plastic plain bearings produces a particularly high efficiency.
Bottling machines
Since the clamping stars in this bottling plant were equipped with polymer bearings, the service life has almost doubled.
Horizontal forming, filling and sealing machines
On these horizontal forming, filling and sealing machines, the total freedom from maintenance over the machines' entire life cycle was particularly important for the customer.
Electro-roller
Initiated by Sachs Bikes, Norbert Staffend started with a focus on "motorized two-wheeler" in the student project. The result was this pure and elegant e-scooter
Shell Eco-Marathon
The Shell Eco-Marathon is the largest energy-efficiency competition and is aimed at student teams from across Europe.
Liquid manure tank truck
Rugged liquid manure tank trucks are used for the economic distribution of biogas manure. In the steered pendular axles, lubricant-free polymer bearings defy all adverse conditions.
Aircraft project
This project is a study module for the development of a model airplane. iglidur® bearings were used for mounting the aileron.
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