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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 there plain bearings that comply with ESD or ATEX requirements?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

Under the definition described within ATEX, iglidur plain bearings are not components to be certified. This means that no corresponding certificate is needed for iglidur plain bearings. However, equipment and systems for ATEX applications do have to be tested, as a result of which ATEX requirements also apply to the plain bearings from a technical […]

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The plain bearing has failed prematurely, reddish dust is is trickling out of the bearing point.

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

If the iglidur plain bearing – this tip also applies to other plastic plain bearings – fails prematurely or no longer works correctly, it is worth taking a closer look at the dust that trickles out. If the dust has a metal origin, the plain bearing is usually not the problem, at least not directly. A […]

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In what countries can I buy iglidur plain bearings?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

In almost every country in the world. You can find an overview of our worldwide branches and contractual partners at https://www.igus.eu/contact or on the last page of the catalogue. Vote Up +1 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Which iglidur plain bearings are suitable for use in the agricultural area?

Lars Butenschön | 9. July 2019

All iglidur materials have advantages in this respect. They are insensitive to dirt, completely corrosion-free and do not need any lubrication. In many places where bearings are used in the agricultural area, large forces as well as impacts and shocks have an effect. Especially robust and durable iglidur materials such as iglidur G or iglidur M250 are particularly suitable […]

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