Product Announcements: Plastic Bearings

igus TechTalk: While there a number of options to choose from, plastic bearing linkages have some unique features and benefits that other solutions do not offer. (read more)

FIRST^® Robotics teams use igus products - The 21st annual FIRST^® Robotics Championship came to a close on April 28^th in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO. (read more)

Luxury super-yachts are not just any type of cruising vessel - they are elite design marvels that combine the latest marine innovations with superior amenities. And the naval architects and builders who construct these premium vessels demand premium building materials; our client has specified only Ultracomp 300 self-lubricating bearings for the transom pivot points aboard their yachts.

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New bearing material for the food industry (read more)

iglide® xiros® ball bearings open new fields of application for plastic bearing technology. The inner and outer races are made from high-performance iglide® materials. The corrosion-free balls are made of stainless steel. Glass balls are also available for maximum corrosion resistance. (read more)

Rulon® Fluoropolymer Bearings

Saint-Gobain manufactures many different grades of composite bearing materials with distinct properties to accommodate a broad range of applications and industries. (read more)

Unique TriSteel bearings excel in linear and oscillating points, without manual greasing. Learn how a major manufacturer of industrial pumps improved productivity by switching to TriSteel reinforced and self-lubricating bearings. (read more)

Rulon FDA-compliant bearings outperform metal by giving commercial blender and mixer blades exceptional performance and durability. Learn how they excel in this candy manufacturing application. (read more)

TriStar's Ultracomp 200 bearings have become a critical component in high-security vehicle barricades. They offer extreme impact and vibration resistance plus high compressive strength and low maintenance. (read more)

TriStar has partnered with one of the top manufacturers of riding lawnmowers, to replace their steel undercarriage and steering components with TriSteel bearings. TriSteel is a reinforced, value-driven material with significant wear advantages. (read more)