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Application examples of igus products

Satisfied customers from over 80 countries

igus stands for motion plastics! We develop and produce innovative components made of high-performance polymers for motion - and have been doing so since 1964, based in Cologne. With our lubrication-free plastics, we want to offer our customers technical improvements and cost savings at the same time. The different applications of our satisfied customers around the world from over 80 countries and more than 50 industries show that this works. You can find some of the use cases below.

Mobile power socket at the port of Hamburg

Mobile power socket supplies ships at the Port of Hamburg with electricity

Three mobile shore power connections have been installed at Container Terminal Hamburg to supply the ships with electricity quickly and flexibly.

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Lean and maintenance-free lighting installation with plastic bearings

Lean and maintenance-free lighting installation with plastic bearings

A lighting installation was used on the "Chinese Man" tour, which was realised with igus spherical and plain bearings.

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Safe energy chain system for the PowerSplash water ride

Safe energy chain system for the PowerSplash water ride

For endless fun: when people get on or off the water ride, an igus rotary module comes into play, which is robust and space-saving.

Application of the energy chain system

Maintenance-free lead screws for DIY beer lift

Maintenance-free lead screws for DIY beer lift

A second refrigerator in the garden requires lots of space and energy. A beer lift installed in the garden floor provides a solution.

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DEGER relies on igubal ESQM bearings in single-axis solar trackers

igubal bearings in solar trackers

DEGER saves maintenance time and downtime costs in its tracking systems for solar installations thanks to durable pillow block bearings.

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3D energy supply for body-shell robots eliminates downtimes

3D energy supply for robots in the production of body shells

Multi-axis energy chains on robots in automotive production help MA Automotive save high costs incurred by downtime every year.

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Pre-fitted energy chains save space and weight in machines

Pre-fitted energy chains in machine tools

The conversion to pre-fitted energy chains allows DVS Universal Grinding to save labour time during installation.

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Durable, low-maintenance gearboxes and power units for ice cream

igus products in an ice cream maker

Lubrication-free igus products dispense with maintenance and increase the durability of this ice cream maker.

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Electric windows for yachts with linear guides from igus

Electric windows for yachts with linear guides from igus

Glaskeil builds electric windows for yachts and uses maintenance-free and corrosion-resistant linear guide systems from igus.

Application of the linear guides

Some areas of application from over 50 different industries

  • Machine tools industry application examples
  • Bicycle technology application examples
  • Material handling application examples
  • Medical technology application examples
  • Application examples in the offshore industry
  • Aviation and aerospace application examples
  • Crane industry application examples
  • Packaging industry application examples

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    • Question or advice on your individual application

    Question or advice on your individual application

    Haven't you found an example for your specific application yet? Would you like specific advice on your area of application? Would you like to know how you too can use motion plastics to bring your tech up or cost down? Then please contact us, we will be happy to help you!

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