Introducing guidelok horizontal from igus (28/02/2012)

guidelok horizontal is an innovative system from igus that is designed to support long travels of energy chain where gliding is not recommended. The system is modular and consists of very few parts, making guidelok lighter, easier to assemble and...

New xiros ball bearing materials from igus (17/02/2012)

Since xiros ball bearings were launched five years ago, polymer material and bearings expert igus has completed lots of development work resulting in five separate xiros ball bearing materials, many new dimensions and a wide range of different...

New energy chain is up to 37 per cent lighter (10/02/2012)

he second generation E6.1 energy chain from igus UK is up to 37 percent lighter than its predecessor, as well as being quieter, easier to assemble and open to more applications possibilities. The so-called polygon effect that occurs when an energy...

The ten things you most wanted to know about plastic bearings (01/02/2012)

Over the past twenty years or so, igus UK has been asked many questions about its plastic bearings. Matthew Aldridge has sifted through them and picks ten of the more pertinent queries from engineers considering a polymer alternative to the more...

Lightweight joint module for low-cost robotics (06/12/2011)

igus UK has developed robolink, a multi-axis joint for humanoid robots and lightweight automation applications. A complete modular system, robolink combines design freedom with simplicity and is particularly suitable for applications requiring low...

New and blue - a bearing material for the food and drinks processing industry (05/12/2011)

igus UK now offers a range of bearing products that are blue in colour for easier detection in the food and drinks industry. The new iglidur A350 polymer plain bearing material is also FDA-approved, which means that it can come in contact with food...

Bearing application gains award for novel folding trailer (28/11/2011)

The use of a polymer sleeve bearing in its luxury Tyligo Premium folding trailer saw MBP Concepts receive an igus UK manus award for ‘Most Eye-Catching Design’. We take a look at this innovative product and the design challenges it posed for its...

igus announces the UK Manus Award winners (20/10/2011)

Plastic bearings specialist, igus has announced the two UK local winners of its global Manus Awards for 'Most Eye-catching Design' and 'Most Innovative Bearing Use'. The two winners, chosen from among 21 UK entries, were MBP Concepts...

igus takes step towards green bearings (06/10/2011)

Polymer researcher and bearings specialist igus UK has developed a plain bearing material that is based on 54 percent sustainable and natural raw materials. The basic polymer of the new iglidur N54 plain bearing is mainly made of castor oil, rather...

iglidur Q2 maintenance-free, heavy-duty bearing from igus (05/10/2011)

Polymer researcher and bearings specialist igus UK has introduced a new heavy-duty plastic plain bearing. The lubricant and maintenance-free iglidur Q2 bearing is made of a completely new tribological material mix that igus injection moulds into...

igus system provides individual control of multiple carriages on same leadscrew (13/09/2011)

The new drylin SLW Stop-and-Go from igus UK allows multiple carriages to be on the same leadscrew but controlled separately, offering a significant cost saving. To lock the carriage into position the knob is lifted up, which disengages the nut from...

Vertical cable carriers: some design pointers (29/07/2011)

There are a number of installation orientations that can be considered when working with a cable carrier system. In this article Justin Leonard examines the options available to OEMs and machine builders when working on vertical installations.

igus to show new environmentally-friendly biopolymer bearing material at Interplas 2011 (22/07/2011)

igus will be unveiling its new environmentally-friendly biopolymer bearing material, iglidur N54 at the forthcoming Interplas 2011 event in Birmingham (September 27-29). Based on 54% natural, renewable resources, the new material is green in colour...

igus pickchain helps make pick-and-place tasks more efficient (18/07/2011)

igus UK has developed a new concept of conveyor chain called pickchain, comprising a continually revolving chain with integrated cable and hose supply to drive and control the actuators individually. By integrating pickchain into handling and...

igus DryLin E linear drives now fully-assembled with NEMA motor (20/05/2011)

igus UK is now supplying its DryLin E actuators with polymer bearings complete with a NEMA certified motor. The compact, light and quiet system is available ex-stock, individually configured to the required length. Customers have been using DryLin...

Spanish design engineer wins gold in fifth igus Manus competition (19/04/2011)

igus has announced the results of its fifth manus competition for most innovative use of plastic plain bearings. The competition drew 301 entries from 28 countries. The gold manus award and prize money of 5,000 euros went to Carmelo Lagunas, a...

System safely guides cables at heights of up to 80m (07/04/2011)

igus UK has launched Guidelok Slimline (SL) for vertical Energy Chain applications, such as those found on storage-and-retrieval units in high-bay warehouses, as well as elevators and material-handling equipment. Compact and easy to install, even...

All-plastic ball bearings from igus (11/03/2011)

Xiros plastic ball bearings from igus are designed for applications where the use of grease or lubricants is prohibited. The design is the same as conventional steel bearings, consisting of an inner and outer race, a cage and a number of balls; the...

Innovative ‘Fast Forward’ mechanism for igus DryLin lead screw drives (04/03/2011)

Linear expert, igus UK has introduced DryLin ‘Fast Forward’ – a mechanism that allows quick positional adjustment of the slide on a trapezoidal lead screw drive. This saves considerable amounts of time when adjusting machine settings, particularly...

Slewing rings are tough and maintenance free (13/08/2010)

Polymer slewing rings from igus are ready to fit and require no lubrication or maintenance, and are suitable replacements for ball bearing type rotary tables or systems. The tough, lightweight iglidur PRT slewing ring bearings...