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Why injection moulding tools from the 3D printer?

Dirk Zacharias | 2. August 2019

With the aid of 3D printing, injection moulds can be manufactured at up to 80% lower costs. As a result, 3D-printed moulds are particularly interesting for small batches and samples, and can be commissioned for a quantity of 1 or more. The complete iglidur range of 50 materials is available for the maintenance-free plastic plain […]

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What influence does UV radiation have on the plain bearings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

UV radiation adversely affects the mechanical strength of the plastic – depending on the the intensity of the radiation and how long the plastic is exposed to it. This question often arises in connection with outdoor use and the sunshine associate with such use. As plain bearings only have very little contact with sunshine once […]

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I didn’t find what I wanted in the catalogue. Can I also buy customised bearings or bearings with special dimensions?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Yes. We make iglidur plain bearings according to your wishes and ideas. No minimum order quantity. For this, we make use of the latest manufacturing methods. Whether this involves conventional injection moulding of igus injection moulds made of steel, aluminium or plastic; machining of bar stock; or completely constraint-free 3D printing; as well as coating of metal […]

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Can I use iglidur plain bearings for heavy loads?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

This depends on your definition of a heavy load. What the term ‘heavy loads’ means depends on the point of view. In general, plastics are not nearly as strong as steel and similar materials. Nevertheless, there are iglidur materials that have proven their worth at load bearing points with loads above 150 MPa (approximate load of 6 t […]

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Are there iglidur PRT slewing rings with a locking function?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Yes. We’d be happy to advise you personally. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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