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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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Are iglidur plain bearings suitable for use in the food area?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Many iglidur materials are compliant with FDA or EU 10/2011 and are therefore suitable for use in contact with food. In the iglidur plain bearing shop, you can use these requirements to filter your search results quickly and easily.In addition, for example,  example, the materials iglidur A181 and A350 can be detected visually due to their special blue […]

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What does “lubrication-free” mean?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

iglidur materials do not need any additional lubrication – unlike many other plain bearings. The friction between plain bearing and shaft is reduced due to extremely fine particles of solid lubricant that are directly embedded in the material and thus are insensitive to outside influences. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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I did not find the right PRT slewing ring in the catalogue. Are there custom-made variants?

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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I have to sterilise items with superheated steam. Which iglidur material can I use?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Some iglidur materials are suitable for use in environments where superheated steam is employed for sterilisation. The most cost-effective type in this context is iglidur HSD350. You can find the ideal material for your application with the help of our iglidur Expert system. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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