High-performance polymers for motion

Improve what moves ... reduce costs and improve technology with motion plastics

Mechanical components

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Energy chains

3D energy chains

Plain bearings

Linear guides

lead screw technology

Spherical bearings

Ball bearings

Guide rollers

Knife edge rollers

Gears

Drive technology

Gearbox

Slewing ring bearings

Guide rings

Conveyor rollers

Disc springs

Recycling of technical plastics

Semi-finished products, 3D printing, coa

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Round bars

Hollow bars

Plates

3D printing filaments

SLS materials

Liners

3D printing resin

Coating

Electrical components

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Cables sold by the meter

Ready-to-connect cables

Electric motors

Motor control systems

Predictive maintenance

Ready-to-connect energy supply systems

Drive technology

gearbox

plug-in connectors

Engineering & installation service

Low Cost Automation

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Cobot

Linear robots

Delta robot

SCARA robot

Articulated arm robot

Robot modular system

Control systems

RBTX

Bicycle components

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Injection moulded frames

Modular frames

Rotomoulded frames

Injection moulded wheels

Rotomoulded wheels

Handlebars

Freewheeling

Planetary crank gearbox

Pulleys

Bicycle wheel bearings

Pedal cranks

Plain bearings

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Application examples of igus products

Motion plastics inspire over 188,000 customers worldwide. Our products are used in more than 50 industries, offering both technical improvements and cost savings at the same time. Explore some of our case studies and discover the advantages of our motion plastics.

Reliable cable guidance in the VELTINS Arena

The lawn lighting system requires robust components, such as our wear-optimised energy chain and torsion-resistant cable.

Go to automotive application

CLAAS-Mähdrescher mit schmierfreien Gleitlagern von igus

Plain bearings for shorter maintenance times in harvesters

For the agricultural machinery manufacturer CLAAS, we were able to produce custom injection-molded plain bearings using our FastLine service.

Go to combine harvester application

Energiesystem für OpenHydro-Gezeitenturbine in der Nordsee

Energy system for OpenHydro tidal turbine in the North Sea

The turbine generates green energy with the help of incoming and outgoing water. Energy chains from igus ensure maintenance-free operation.

Go to turbine application

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motion on demand ... with service life calculation

Up to 68 times longer lifespan than conventional plastics. Upload CAD models or enter geometry, select manufacturing process and material – done. You will see the price and delivery time immediately, can calculate the lifespan of the component in your application, and order online directly. Alternatively, you can also use our new Free Form Hub service, which compares different manufacturing processes at a glance after the CAD upload. This will help you find the perfect motion plastics solution even faster.

3D Printing

Upload not working? Click here to start the upload directly in the 3D printing service tool.

Injection moulding

Especially suitable for high quantities with high precision and stability requirements. Receive custom injection-molded plain bearings in a maximum of 7 working days with iglidur FastLine. Besonders geeignet bei hohen Stückzahlen mit hohen Präzisions

CNC

Suitable for small to medium quantities with high precision and stability requirements. Ready to ship in 3 working days.

Enjoyneering with digital solutions from igus

Tech up made easy – from design to finished product. Easily find and calculate the right igus® product for you with our digital services and integrate it into your design.

Configurators

Use our online configurators to find suitable igus products, customize them, and calculate their lifespan. Compare prices and delivery times, and order your configuration directly online. Download technical drawings, data sheets, and CAD models.

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CAD library

Our CAD application allows you to access 2D/3D CAD data in various formats. Alternatively, you can transfer CAD data directly into your CAD system using our Click2CAD toolbox - we provide you with detailed instructions for this.

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Highlights

Discover new services and special offers related to our motion plastics.

60 years of igus ... 6,000 kilometres

igus:bike world tour - from Germany around the world

igus was founded on 15 October 1964. To mark our big anniversary, 60 years later to the day, we set off on our unique igus:bike world tour: 6,000 kilometres around the world over the next 12 months, with 0 g lubrication!

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Free drive technology roadshow

drylin drive technology comes to your company!

Would you like to get started with automation or optimise existing drive systems? Our free drylin roadshow includes a large selection of igus linear axes, motors and motor controls to try out live and at your place.

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sustainability in the cable industry

We want to make a difference with chainflex!

Sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of our time, especially in industry. How can we try to take care of a product like cable and protect the environment? And can the customer also benefit from this?

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