iglide plastic bearings are cost-effective and versatile for engineers

iglide J plastic bearings prove a versatile,
cost-effective solution for engineers

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 22, 2007 – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of iglide® plastic bearings, igubal® spherical bearings and DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems, offers iglide J, a cost-effective, maintenance-free alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Iglide J is available in sleeve, flange and thrust-washer configurations and also can be custom molded to meet the specific needs of any customer.

Iglide J is ideal for both high-speed and low-speed applications, as it operates flawlessly at rates up to 1,968 feet per minute (fpm) in linear motion and 197 fpm in rotary motion. Even when used on a wide range of different shaft materials such as hard anodized aluminum or cold rolled steel, iglide J incurs little to no wear, which makes it a versatile solution for engineers. Iglide J also possesses an extremely low coefficient of friction in applications that do not exceed 5,075 pounds per square inch (psi).

In addition to these benefits, iglide J is also:

lubrication-free;
corrosion-resistant;
UV-resistant; and
impervious to chemicals such as alcohol, weak acids and fuels.

Due to its many merits, igus uses iglide J throughout its product lines. The material is used in its DryLin R linear bearings, which are well-suited for debris-ridden or wet environments and its linear slide elements used on every DryLin linear guide system.

Igus’ entire iglide family includes more than 7,000 inch and metric bearing sizes and styles available from stock. For free samples or to speak with a design consultant, call (888) 803-1895.

About igus
Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin linear guide systems and igubal spherical bearings. For more information, contact igus at (888) 803-1895 or visit www.igus.com.

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	Download now Hi-Res/Lo-Res View the entire igus photo gallery and get other images and captions for print or online publication! Go now!			iglide J plastic bearings prove a versatile, cost-effective solution for engineers EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 22, 2007 – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of iglide® plastic bearings, igubal® spherical bearings and DryLin® linear bearings and guide systems, offers iglide J, a cost-effective, maintenance-free alternative to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. Iglide J is available in sleeve, flange and thrust-washer configurations and also can be custom molded to meet the specific needs of any customer. Iglide J is ideal for both high-speed and low-speed applications, as it operates flawlessly at rates up to 1,968 feet per minute (fpm) in linear motion and 197 fpm in rotary motion. Even when used on a wide range of different shaft materials such as hard anodized aluminum or cold rolled steel, iglide J incurs little to no wear, which makes it a versatile solution for engineers. Iglide J also possesses an extremely low coefficient of friction in applications that do not exceed 5,075 pounds per square inch (psi). In addition to these benefits, iglide J is also: lubrication-free; corrosion-resistant; UV-resistant; and impervious to chemicals such as alcohol, weak acids and fuels. Due to its many merits, igus uses iglide J throughout its product lines. The material is used in its DryLin R linear bearings, which are well-suited for debris-ridden or wet environments and its linear slide elements used on every DryLin linear guide system. Igus’ entire iglide family includes more than 7,000 inch and metric bearing sizes and styles available from stock. For free samples or to speak with a design consultant, call (888) 803-1895. About igus Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin linear guide systems and igubal spherical bearings. For more information, contact igus at (888) 803-1895 or visit www.igus.com.