iglidur® plain bearing technology

• Are iglidur materials resistant to my cleaning agent or special chemicals?
• Are iglidur plain bearings suitable for use in the food area?
• Are there antibacterial iglidur materials?
• Are there antistatic, electrically conductive or surge-arresting plain bearings?
• Are there iglidur materials made of renewable raw materials?
• Are there iglidur PRT slewing rings with a locking function?
• Are there iglidur PRT slewing rings with gears?
• Are there materials for use in drinking water?
• Are there plain bearings that are resistant to mould?
• Are there plain bearings that comply with ESD or ATEX requirements?
• Are there plain bearings with fire safety certificates?
• Are there PRT slewing rings for use in ESD or ATEX environments? Are PRT slewing rings electrically conductive?
• Are there PRT slewing rings for use in ESD or ATEX environments? Are PRT slewing rings electrically conductive?
• Are your plain bearings compliant with RoHS, and what is RoHS anyway?
• At which trade fair can I see iglidur plain bearings?
• Building linear carriages oneself, is that possible?
• Can a shaft be "too smooth"?
• Can I clamp iglidur PRT slewing rings on shafts? Are there split slewing rings?
• Can I clamp PRT slewing rings on shafts? Are there split slewing rings?
• Can I get PRT slewing rings that are FDA-compliant? Are PRT slewing rings suitable for use in contact with food?
• Can I get PRT slewing rings that are FDA-compliant? Are PRT slewing rings suitable for use in contact with food?
• Can I lubricate plain bearings with WD-40?
• Can I machine iglidur plain bearings?
• Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?
• Can I nevertheless lubricate my plain bearing?
• Can I press-fit iglidur plain bearings in plastic holes? What do I need to pay attention to?
• Can I ream an iglidur plain bearing at some later date in order to increase or calibrate the diameter?
• Can I ream an iglidur plain bearing at some later date in order to increase or calibrate the diameter?
• Can I use iglidur plain bearings for heavy loads?
• Can I use materials underwater?
• Can I use your plain bearings in a vacuum?
• Do I need to axially secure the plain bearings?
• Does igus supply gears or toothed belts for the purpose of driving slewing rings?
• Does igus supply ready-made solutions for electrically driven PRT slewing rings?
• How are iglidur plain bearings manufactured?
• How are iglidur plain bearings tested?
• How can I find out whether the iglidur PRT slewing ring functions in my application?
• How do I find the right iglidur material?
• How do I find the right material for my application?
• How does bearing wear affect the bearing clearance?
• How does igus ensure short delivery times?
• How important is the wall thickness in the case of plain bearings made of plastic? Can I increase the wall thickness in order to improve stability?
• How is a pin-gauge measurement carried out?
• How is a plain bearing installed?
• How is an iglidur plain bearing fixed in place in a bearing housing?
• How is the wear of iglidur iglidur plain bearings measured?
• How would I know when to change iglidur plain bearings?
• I did not find the right PRT slewing ring in the catalogue. Are there custom-made variants?
• I didn't find what I wanted in the catalogue. Can I also buy customised bearings or bearings with special dimensions?
• I didn't find what I wanted in the catalogue. Can I also buy iglidur with special dimensions or custom-made?
• I have to sterilise items with superheated steam. Which iglidur material can I use?
• I need a plain bearing with special certificates that are not shown on the website.
• I only need a few plain bearings. The price is therefore not decisive for me. Which bearing is the best one?
• In what countries can I buy iglidur plain bearings?
• Is the colour of the bearing freely selectable?
• My iglidur plain bearing breaks when it is being installed.
• My iglidur plain bearing has become jammed on the shaft. What to do?
• My iglidur plain bearing is worn on the outside.
• My plain bearing has too much/too little clearance or dimensional deviation
• The assembly advantage of a split linear plain bearing
• The iglidur Expert tells me that W300 and J are the most long-lasting materials. Which one should I take?
• The plain bearing has failed prematurely, reddish dust is is trickling out of the bearing point.
• Up to what temperatures can I use iglidur PRT slewing rings?
• Up to what temperatures can I use your materials?
• What are the manufacturing options offered by igus for iglidur plain bearings?
• What does "cost down, life up" mean?
• What does "lubrication-free" mean?
• What does "lubrication-free" mean?
• What does "maintenance-free" mean“?
• What does the pv value signify?
• What influence does the iglidur polymer bearing have on selection of the shaft?
• What influence does UV radiation have on the plain bearings?
• What is meant by the stick-slip effect?
• What is the delivery time for iglidur plain bearings?
• What is the difference between "maximum moisture absorption" and "maximum water absorption" on the material data sheet?
• What is the difference between iglidur materials and simple plastics such as POM and PA6?
• What is the difference between iglidur materials and simple plastics such as POM or PA6?
• What is the heaviest load to which I can subject iglidur PRT slewing rings?
• What is the maximum possible speed for PRT slewing rings?
• What is the minimum quantity above which making customised components out of iglidur materials is worthwhile? Is there a minimum order quantity/minimum batch size?
• What is the technical core competence of igus concerning plastic bearings?
• What makes a self-lubricating polymer plain bearing so special?
• What makes a self-lubricating polymer plain bearing so special?
• What materials are suitable for medical equipment?
• What must I bear in mind when I use iglidur plain bearings as rollers?
• What recommendations are there regarding the gluing of plain bearings?
• What shafts should I use for iglidur plain bearings?
• What tolerances are recommended for iglidur plain bearings?
• What type of PRT slewing ring is the best for me?
• When and how do I need to anneal plain bearings?
• When do you use a xiros polymer ball bearing instead of an iglidur polymer plain bearing?
• When I measure the plain bearings, I find them to be considerably larger than indicated in the catalogue. Why is this?
• Where can I find a list of chemicals that the iglidur materials are resistant to?
• Where can I find data sheets for iglidur materials?
• Where can I find the CAD model for my iglidur plain bearing?
• Which factors influence the wear of a plain bearing?
• Which iglidur plain bearings are suitable for use in the agricultural area?
• Why are there so many different iglidur materials?
• Why do the plain bearings not need any lubrication?
• Why does the shaft material have such a great influence on the service life of the plain bearing?
• Why injection moulding tools from the 3D printer?
• Why is an iglidur plastic bearing environment-friendly?
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Energy chains

• Energy supply for robots

  • Are triflex R e-chains cleanroom compatible?
  • From which special materials can triflex R e-chains be produced?
  • How are triflex R dress packs assembled?
  • How high is the tensile strength in triflex R e-chains?
  • What are the solutions for COBOTS?
  • What is the right dress pack for my robot?

• Are e-chains compatible with Industry 4.0?
• Are igus e-ketten maintenance-free?
• Are plastic energy chains resistant to hot chips?
• Are plastic energy chains resistant to special chemicals?
• Are there any energy supply system for cleanroom class 1 and 2?
• Are there energy chains with FDA approval?
• Are there special energy chains with "Hygienic Design"?
• Can I also get a coloured energy chain?
• Can I also implement a long travel without a guide trough?
• Can I monitor the condition of energy chains on the computer?
• Can igus energy chains be used in the refrigeration sector?
• Do energy chains influence the energy efficiency of the entire system over long paths?
• Does a mounting bracket always come as a set or do you have to order them separately?
• How can I guide energy in deep drilling rigs reliably and safely? What is the alternative to the service loop?
• How can I guide fibre optic cables (FOC) and Ethernet cables on the crane?
• How can I implement vertical travels?
• How can I open my energy chain?
• How can I reduce the number of cable drums?
• How can I simplify the drive technology/synchronisation
• How can vibrations in energy chains be minimised?
• How can you replace the cables in the e-loop?
• How do I balance alignment tolerances from my travel to the guide trough?
• How do I calculate the chain length for a long travel?
• How do I calculate the chain length for my supply?
• How do I find the right energy chain system for my plant?
• How do I find the right energy supply system?
• How do I quickly find the right energy chain?
• How long can my e-chain be unsupported?
• How long is the service life of a plastic energy chain
• How long is the service life of an e-chain system?
• How loud are energy chains?
• How much clearance space should I leave in the e-chain?
• How often do you need to lubricate or replace the rollers on an energy chain system?
• How reliable is the statement on service life expectancy?
• How strong are vibrations in the e-chains?
• In mounting brackets of energy chains, what does "locking" or "pivoting" mean?
• Is the part number of the mounting bracket per piece?
• What advantages do e-chains have in comparison to busbar systems?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of energy chains compared to motorised cable drums, festooning or busbar systems?
• What are the advantages of e-chains compared to festooning?
• What are the advantages of hybrid chains compared to steel chains?
• What are the benefits of service loops?
• What are the disadvantages of service loops?
• What are the maximum speeds for long travels?
• What are the things to consider when installing a gliding application?
• What do I do if the unsupported length is exceeded?
• What does clearance height HF mean?
• What does ISO Class mean?
• What exactly is an "application for long travels"?
• What is a plastic plain bearing doing in an energy chain?
• What is a service loop?
• What is an extension link and what does it do?
• What is meant by 'prevention of crash' here?
• What is the continuous operating temperature of e-chains?
• What is the difference between pivoting and locking connection elements?
• What is the difference between unsupported with straight upper run and unsupported with permitted sag?
• What is the ideal glide surface for the energy chain?
• What is the lower run of an energy chain?
• What is the maximum fill weight?
• What is the maximum possible travel length?
• What is the maximum tensile force of the e-loop?
• What is the service life of the e-loop?
• What is the upper run of an energy chain?
• What jacket material colour is most suitable for applications exposed to UV radiation?
• What must I bear in mind if I use hydraulic hoses?
• What option is available to guide energy, data, light waves, air, water and oils in rotating applications?
• What should be considered in a gliding application?
• What should be considered in energy supply for use outdoors?
• What should I consider for a side-mounted application?
• What should I consider in energy chains for circular motions?
• When do I take pivoting, and when locking mounting brackets?
• When do I use a fixed version mounting bracket?
• Which e-chain is suitable for ESD use?
• Which e-chains are most commonly used in crane technology?
• Which installation options are available for mounting brackets?
• Who will install the system for me?
• Why do I have to lower the suspension point in a long travel?
• Why is an angled moving end bracket beneficial?
• Will the e-chain function even during cold weather/in combination with snow and ice?
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Cables/chainflex

• Ethernet

  • Is there anything to monitor the condition of cables?
  • PoE - power via a network cable
  • What are the maximum transmission lengths of an Ethernet cable?
  • What does CAT mean in the context of Ethernet cables?
  • Why Ethernet cable for 600 V?

• Are there halogen-free PVC cables?
• Can I harness an FOC cable in the field myself?
• Do cables become longer in hanging applications?
• How can I protect my cables/hoses (possibly multi-core cables) against damage?
• How does the capacitance of a drive cable become noticeable in practice?
• How does the capacitance of a drive cable become noticeable in practice?
• How is the right strain relief for cables to be selected?
• Is it permissible to operate the cable with the test voltage?
• Is there a difference between control cables and motor cables?
• PoE - power via a network cable
• Up to what length do bus cables function?
• Up to what length do USB cables function?
• What are TC-ER certified cables?
• What cable is most suitable for a chemical environment?
• What class of conductor is the most durable for energy chain applications?
• What colour coding does an INI cable have?
• What does connection of an Ethernet cable according to TIA568-A or -B mean and what are the differences?
• What does EMC mean?
• What does the colour code according to DIN 47100 say?
• What does the term 'cable attenuation' mean?
• What does the term "NEXT" mean?
• What influences the capacitance of a cable?
• What is a "star quad structure"?
• What is a measuring system cable?
• What is important about a cable shield in moving applications?
• What is nominal voltage?
• What is special about twistable cables?
• What is the characteristic wave impedance and what does it mean?
• What is the maximum temperature that the conductor can cope with according to DIN? (CU, CUZN, CUNI…)
• What is the NVP value and what do I need it for?
• What is the significance of the three aspects relating to bend radius and temperature?
• What jacket material colour is most suitable for applications exposed to UV radiation?
• What jacket material colour is the most suitable for applications exposed to UV light?
• What must be borne in mind regarding cables used in the ATEX area?
• When do cables have PoE capability?
• Why are 7-core cables in an energy chain not so good?
• Why are cables wound in bundles?
• Why are there two values for the nominal voltage?
• Why do some BUS cables have foam core insulation (FOAM)?
• Why do you not have any TP stranded cores in the torsion BUS cables?
• Why does the printing on TPE cables rub off quickly?
• Why should I prefer a "star quad structure" for movement in a linear chain?
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drylin® linear technology

• Linear guides

  • Are lightweight linear guides the future?
  • Are linear guides easy to install?
  • Are linear guides ergonomic?
  • Bearing change on the rail in 30 seconds
  • Building linear carriages oneself, is that possible?
  • Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?
  • Corrosion protection of linear guides?
  • Grease linear bearings? No thank you!
  • Grease linear guides?
  • How are bearings changed in the case of a low-profile guide system?
  • How do I make linear guides suitable for use with food?
  • How do I push a pre-load prism carriage into the rail profile?
  • How is a linear plain bearing installed?
  • Installation and clearance adjustment of automatic TWA linear carriages
  • Installation and clearance adjustment of QWE linear carriages
  • Installation and clearance adjustment of TW-01 linear carriages
  • Installation and clearance adjustment of TW-12 Performance linear carriages
  • Installation and clearance adjustment TWE-04 Miniature linear carriages
  • Linear guide for furniture making?
  • Linear guides for small installation spaces
  • What is a linear guide?
  • Where can a linear guide be purchased?
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• Liner

  • Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?
  • How is a liner changed?
  • The assembly advantage of a split linear plain bearing

• Motor control

  • Can I also install the D3 DC motor control on a top-hat (DIN) rail?
  • Can I connect an external switch to the D3 DC motor control?
  • Can I set different acceleration profiles in the D3 DC motor control?
  • CanOpen and the fast connection to the D1 motor control
  • Do not take it too seriously. The D3 DC motor control in alternative use.
  • How are the digital outputs of the d1 motor control connected?
  • How do I connect a cable to the D1 motor control?
  • How do I connect a DC motor control with a linear axis?
  • How do I connect a mechanical proximity switch to a D3 DC motor control?
  • How do I connect a motor cable to a D1 motor control?
  • How do I connect a proximity switch to a D3 DC motor control?
  • How do I connect an encoder cable to the D1 motor control?
  • How do I install the D1 motor control in a switch cabinet?
  • How do I know the IP address of a D1 motor control?
  • How do you connect the digital inputs of the D1 motor control?
  • How does the D3 motor control get power?
  • Is it possible to integrate the D1 into a higher-level control system?
  • The connection of the Modbus TCP cable to the D1 motor control
  • The unboxing of a D1 motor control
  • What all can I adjust directly on the D3 DC motor control?
  • What is where in the D1 motor control?
  • Where do I use a motor control for DC motors?
  • Which DC motors can be connected to the D3 DC motor control?
  • Which power supplies can be used with the D1 motor control?
  • With which power supply does the D3 motor control work?
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• e-motors

  • Articles coming soon

• Can I also install the D3 DC motor control on a top-hat (DIN) rail?
• Can I connect an external switch to the D3 DC motor control?
• How do I connect a DC motor control with a linear axis?
• How do I connect a proximity switch to a D3 DC motor control?
• Linear guides with detent
• What all can I adjust directly on the D3 DC motor control?
• Where do I use a motor control for DC motors?
• Which DC motors can be connected to the D3 DC motor control?

Ball bearings

• How are installation sizes of ball bearings standardised?
• How much load can a ball bearing absorb?
• Metal, plastic, ceramics - when to use which ball bearing?
• Should ball bearings be greased?
• What are ball bearings for?
• What must be borne in mind when igus® ball bearings are installed and measured?
• When should I use a plain bearing – when a rolling bearing?
• Which ball bearings are suitable for electroplating equipment?

Ready-to-Connect

• Ready-to-connect cables

  • Can harnessed cables also be individually labelled?
  • How are harnessed igus cables tested?
  • What are the connection types available?

• Plug-in connectors

  • What does IP44 mean?
  • What does IP54 mean?
  • What does the IP protection class say about a connector?

• Ready-to-connect energy supply systems

  • How can a readychain be transported?
  • How large can be the maximum cable diameter in the energy chain?
  • What is a strain relief?
  • Why is the right filling of an energy chain so important?
  • Why should cables be strain relieved?

3D printing

• Avoidance of tolerances in design & orientation in 3D printing
• Dimensional deviations in the various 3D printing processes
• How accurately can a 3D printer print?
• How does a 3D printer work?
• How does a gear work?
• How expensive is a 3D printer?
• How long does a 3D printing component last?
• How much does 3D printing cost?
• Is the surface in 3D printing too rough for wear-resistant parts?
• Reworking tolerances
• What does additive manufacturing mean?
• What is 3D printing?
• What is a 3D printer?
• What is a gear?
• What is Multi Jet Modeling?
• What is print2mould?
• What is Selective Laser Sintering?
• What is stereolithography?
• What is the FDM method?
• When does injection moulding tools from the 3D printer pay off?
• When is direct 3D printing more suitable than print2mold?
• Where can I print 3D?
• Which 3D printing methods are available?
• Who invented the 3D printer?
• Why convert the file format from STP to STL?
• Why injection moulding tools from the 3D printer?
• Why wear-resistant 3D printing components made of iglidur plastics?
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smart plastics

• Are e-chains compatible with Industry 4.0?
• Can I monitor the condition of energy chains on the computer?
• Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?
• Do I have to buy a computer to monitor the system?
• Do I need Internet for monitoring my equipment?
• Do we have to let igus on our corporate network?
• How does the maintenance system know that a component should be replaced?
• I already have a dashboard that shows me the production facilities. Do I still need one for isense?
• Is there anything to monitor the condition of cables?
• There are two modules for predictive maintenance, which one do I take?
• What does "smart" actually mean?
• What is "Internet of Things/IoT"?
• What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
• What is Industry 4.0?
• What is meant by 'prevention of crash' here?
• What is predictive maintenance?
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Low Cost Automation

• Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?

Energy supply systems ready for connection

• What is induction brazing and what are its advantages?

Harnessing

• What are the available soldering methods?
• What is electrical resistance soldering?
• What is flame soldering and what are its advantages?
• What is furnace brazing and what are its advantages?
• What is hand soldering and what are the advantages?
• What is induction brazing and what are its advantages?
• What is reflow soldering?

Ready-to-connect cables

• What are the available soldering methods?
• What is electrical resistance soldering?
• What is flame soldering and what are its advantages?
• What is furnace brazing and what are its advantages?
• What is hand soldering and what are the advantages?
• What is reflow soldering?