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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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Up to what temperatures can I use your materials?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

The short-time upper temperature of use for high-temperature materials from igus is 310 °C (z.  example, iglidur X or iglidur Z), the maximum long-time temperature is 250 °C. You can find further information on the respective data sheets or you can make a selection according to the respective upper temperature limits in our plain bearings shop or in the […]

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What is the difference between “maximum moisture absorption” and “maximum water absorption” on the material data sheet?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

The test of “maximum moisture absorption (at 23° C/73° F, 50 % r.  h.)” is a testing method according to DIN 53495 and provides information on the amount (namely the increase in volume of the component)l of moisture absorbed from the air. The information in brackets describes the air temperature and humidity, whereas “maximum water absorption” means the […]

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What must I bear in mind when I use iglidur plain bearings as rollers?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

iglidur plain bearings have been optimised for use as fixed-position bearings. This means that the shaft moves in the fixed plain bearing; but it is also possible to fix the shaft in position and design the system so that the bearing moves. You can find further information on this extensive topic in our blog article. Vote […]

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Does igus supply ready-made solutions for electrically driven PRT slewing rings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Contact us, we will be happy to advise you personally. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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