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Applications for Amusement Ride Manufacturers
Discover why amusement ride manufacturers rely on igus® solutions
Amusement ride manufacturers, including roller coaster manufacturers, carnival ride manufacturers, and amusement machine manufacturers, rely on igus® for advanced components that enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of rides globally. Our solutions are trusted by coaster manufacturers and ride manufacturers for their ability to withstand extreme conditions and minimize maintenance.
Racing Simulator Upgrade with igus® Bearings - A Success Story for Amusement Ride Manufacturers
- What was needed: drylin® linear & drive tech, iglide® bearings, tribo-tape, xiros® bearings, energy chains, triflex®
- Requirements: Racing simulator adjustments must be lubrication-free, durable, and lightweight for global transport.
- Success: High load capacity, wear-resistant, maintenance-free, lightweight materials for easy transport, quick assembly/disassembly.
Enhanced Joystick Haptics with dryspin® Thread Technology for Amusement Ride Applications
- What was needed: Zero-backlash threaded nut and spindle.
- Requirements: Quiet, low-play, low-noise, vibration-free, lubrication-free.
- Success: dryspin technology improved drive feel, noise, and ensured clean, quiet operation.
Reliable Energy Supply Systems for Amusement Ride Manufacturers
- What was needed: Pre-assembled E4/4 energy chain.
- Requirements: Stable, reliable, modular, easy assembly, UV/heat/frost/rain resistant.
- Success: 15,000 uninterrupted rides at Bremen's Freimarkt. E4/4 provided stability, silent operation, and long service life despite height and 180° rotation.
Power Splash Ride Upgrade for Amusement Ride Manufacturers with igus® e-chain® Circular Module
- What was needed: Guide for load cables, signal lines, and hoses under turnout.
- Requirements: +/- 180° movement, high load capacity, long life, minimal installation and maintenance.
- Success: Modular igus rotary system with vertical e-chains reliably moves cables both ways. Robust, space-saving, designed and delivered ready for installation by igus experts.
White Paper:
10 Design Tips for Your Rotary Application
In this white paper, you will find valuable information on how to choose the right guide trough for circular modules if you want to design them yourself. Avoid errors that can affect the life of your equipment or even lead to failure.
Cost-Saving Plastic Bearings for Amusement Ride Roller Coasters at Six Flags
- What was needed: iglide® Z Bearings in the safety bars
- Requirements: Durable, weather-resistant, shockproof, and low maintenance.
“After six months of continuous operation during the height of the season, the iglide® Z bearing was inspected and the results were amazing."
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Advanced Thread Technology for Roller Coaster Safety Systems - Amusement Ride Manufacturer Case Study
- What was needed: a dryspin threaded nut made of iglide J with a matching dryspin lead screw
- Requirements: over one million cycles, vibration damping, strength, compact design, freedom from lubrication and maintenance, low abrasion
"Quite simply, igus has met all our requirements in terms of validations with its thread technology"
Sky-High Amusement Ride Safety at Vienna's Prater Tower
- What was needed: An energy chain of the Series E4.1, chainflex cables
- Requirements: The pipes must be routed safely and reliably at a height of 70 meters - in all weather conditions
Maintenance-Free Solutions for Amusement Ride Simulators
- What was needed: drylin W and drylin N linear systems, iglide plain bearings
- Requirements: Robust, smooth, lubrication-free, customizable, durable, and maintenance-free for reliable simulators.
- Success: igus products offer high load capacity, durability, smooth, quiet, maintenance-free, and customizable performance.
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