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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.

iMSPO shore power system at a container terminal, with a container ship and detail of the mobile power supply.

Mobile power socket at the port of Hamburg

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

To the shore power supply application
Kellook gyroscopic light installation on stage during a concert, with light beams and audience in the foreground.

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.

To the bearing technology application
Mack Rides Pulsar coaster at Walibi Belgium with riders in a fast turn.

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.

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A beer lift with bottles in a garden area.

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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Solar tracker with tilted solar modules in a field.

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

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

To the solar tracker application
Robot arm with triflex R cable guidance in an automated industrial cell.

3D energy supply for body-shell robots eliminates downtimes

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

To the 3D energy supply application
UGrind 800 grinding machine with control panel and connected e-chains and accessories for workpiece feeding.

Pre-fitted energy chains save space and weight in machines

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

To the machine tool application
Secomat vending machine with the front open and a candy wrapper inside.

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

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

To the ice cream application
Sailing catamaran on open water with a large white sail.

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.

To the linear guides application

Some areas of application from over 50 different industries

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