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igus® inc.

PO BOX 14349

East Providence

RI 02914

+1 800 521 2747

+1 401 438 7270

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Maintenance-free, self-lubricating parts for the aircraft and aviation industry

The aerospace/aviation industry consists of many different areas: the aircraft itself (e.g. airplane, helicopter or drone/UAV), the airport surroundings including ground support (GSE) as well as space technology. Here, the various segments have different requirements. Low weight, long service life, quiet operation and great robustness are among the most important of those requirements, and our motion plastics meet them. They also comply with the FAR 25.853 fire protection standard. Our wide range of products offers cost-effective solutions in all segments – always in keeping with our motto.

Benefits:

Light & inexpensive with plastic & aluminum parts
Wind & water-resistant materials suitable for aviation

Completely maintenance-free & self-lubricating
High stress capacity, longer service life, less maintenance
Custom 3D printed & injection molded parts

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e-chain® cable carriers

Quiet, wear-resistant and vibration-resistant
Highly stable and durable
Long travels

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chainflex® cables

For highest stress
Largest assortment with 1.354 cable types
25 years of experience - 36 months warranty

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drylin® linear guides & actuators

Ready-to-connect actuators with drive & motor
Belt and Leadscrew driven actuators
Grease-free, lightweight linear guides

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igubal® spherical bearings

Up to 40% more cost-effective than metal
80% lighter than metallic alternatives
Self-lubricating & low-maintenance

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iglide® plain bearings

Lightweight and quiet
Dirt and dust-resistant
Wide range of standard products

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Custom Parts Services

3D SLS Printing Service for Prototyping
Variety of wear-resistant materials
Injection Molding & Custom Machining Services

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Customer Applications

Hot air balloon record

A world record for flight altitude in a hot-air balloon partly owes its success to the iglide® plastic bushings used in its pressurized capsule, escape hatches, and lower seat structure.

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Salvaging space scrap

In each robot in the scrap salvation simulation facility, one Triflex® R e-chain is used with a Triflex® RS universal module as well as a chain of the 410 series on the linear axis.

Airplane wing design

German airplane manufacturer DFG wanted to improve the flow of air through the airfoils of their airplane wings. They did so using iglide® plastic plain bearings as the ideal solution.

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Whether you're interested in turnkey, fully assembled solutions or looking to build your own customizable project, learn more about how igus® can assist you with a solution based on your specific application and requirements. Contact us via the form below or call us at (800) 521-2747 to discuss your project today!

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