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Cable carrier specialist igus UK supplies and manufactures plastic energy chains and energy chain systems for moving cables that are durable, low cost and, above all, maintenance free. When commissioned to design the iconic theme park ride ‘Star Flyer’ – an extreme vertical Chair-O-Plane – in Vienna, ride designer Funtime Industries faced the mammoth task of specifying a reliable moving system to supply power up to the top of the 117 metr...

On looking to replace expensive PTFE-lined metal bearings in its home theatre, gaming and cinema seats, D-BOX Technologies approached plastic bearing specialist igus. The seats use three types of intelligent movement – subtle pitch, roll and heave – to move the occupant gently forwards and backwards, from side to side, and up and down. That, combined with encoded vibrations, meant the bearings had to be robust, yet cost-effective.

The new PRT type 03 slewing ring bearing from igus has been specifically designed to help reduce the cost of a slewing ring without compromising performance. Even though this bearing is very economic, it can run without any lubrication or maintenance, and is also a space saving design.

As a member of the Trace Software Group, TraceParts will join the 2010 SolidWorks World Conference being held in Anaheim, California, from Jan. 31-Feb. 3. The productivity benefits of the TraceParts 3D library of supplier's catalogs and its seamless integration with elecworks™ will be demonstrated in the Partner Pavilion, booth #109. TraceParts has been a SolidWorks Solution Partner since 1998 and it was the first to supply its catalogs on 3DCo...

igus now offers its iglidur materials as a stock bar, which means users can benefit from using high quality self-lubricating polymers in any machined component. It also means customers can now order a mechanically machined special size bearing of any dimension from igus in low quantities.

High reliability, an easy set-up and modular components were of key importance for the Codeology team when designing its P100 Printer Applicator. The aim was that the print and apply labeller would be the best value for money and most reliable of its kind on the market. One key part of this was using polymer plain bearings in place of standard roller bearings.

A study has found that no less than half of all machine lubricants currently used seeps into soil and waters or evaporates into the atmosphere. According to a research team of chemists, mechanical engineers and environmentalists from the RWTH in Aachen, the estimates for Germany alone consume 250,000 tonnes per year, This corresponds to the amount required to fill 8,000 tankers.

With the overall increase in turnover of 16.5 percent, igus®, manufacturer of tribo-plastic components and systems, has closed its books on the business year 2007. The consolidated group turnover has increased to 276 million euros from across its 26 branches around the world. igus® manufactures, tests and researches within a vast area of 20,000 m² at its headquarters in Cologne. In November 2007 construction work began on increasing factory sp...

igus® UK has unveiled a new maintenance-free linear unit for format adjustments. DryLin® EasyTube can be used for adjustment tasks up to 150 newtons in vertical applications or 500 newtons when installed horizontally. The system is temperature-resistant up to 80 degrees Celcius and has the option of a corrosion-free stainless steel leadscrew. Potential industries for this product include machine tools, food manufacturing and packaging, although...

Adjustable clearance, lubrication-free and resistance to contamination are today’s current trends in linear technology. Keeping in line with these, the plain bearing expert igus® have developed a new DryLin® W linear guide with a turn-to-fit function for manual setting of the clearance. The name speaks for itself. The new linear unit was first shown at Motek 2008 and is currently being launched in the UK.