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How large is the largest igus plain bearing? … And if that’s not enough?

Uwe Sund | 20. April 2020

Large bearing diameters tailor-made at an off-the-shelf price! The largest selection of different dimensions is offered by “the generalist” iglidur G. The smallest bearing has an inner diameter of 3mm (smaller inner diameters are available for other iglidur materials). The largest inner diameter of an igus catalogue part is 195mm. Part No.: GFM-195205240-65 (Outer diameter […]

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Polymer plain bearings in a gearbox – is this possible?

Sebastian Bloechl | 20. April 2020

“Shift and operate as we please”, a saying that can also be applied to vehicle operation. Be it a modern car or a freshly polished classic car: on some days we prefer to change gear earlier and save money, on others we tickle the last torque out of the engine. The gearbox and the shift forks […]

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Energy chains on indoor cranes under rough conditions – how resilient are polymer chains?

Jens Göbel | 18. April 2020

As versatile as the various indoor crane designs are, their areas of application are just as varied. The advantages of the energy chain over other cable or power supply systems are particularly evident under adverse operating conditions. Suitable for both trolley drive and crane drive, heavy-duty energy chains, with and without integrated skate wheels, can master even the most difficult operating conditions.

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Relevant regulations for vending machine manufacturers in the food sector

Jens Göbel | 17. April 2020

There are a number of standards for vending machine manufacturers in the food sector. Here is

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Hose pumps rollers iglidur A180 vs. POM-C

Ulf Hottung | 17. April 2020

Hose and peristaltic pumps in medical and laboratory equipment

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