イグス List of Products and Services

"Igridur" is a resin-based sliding bearing developed independently by our company, which has been researching resin for many years. The resin, optimized through 30 years of research, offers various advantages such as being self-lubricating, oil-free, lightweight, precise, and long-lasting. In many cases, it can be used as a replacement for metal bushings. - Self-lubricating. No grease or oil required - Suitable for various environments, including chemicals, underwater, and high temperatures - Lightweight! Weighs about one-seventh of metal Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

"Igridur" is a resin sliding bearing developed independently by our company, which has been researching resin for many years. The resin, optimized through 30 years of research, offers various advantages such as being maintenance-free, oil-free, lightweight, precise, and long-lasting. In many cases, it can be used as a replacement for metal bushes. - Maintenance-free. No grease or oil required - Suitable for various environments including chemicals, underwater, and high temperatures - Lightweight! Weighs about one-seventh of metal - Does not rust Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

The thrust washer "Igus iglidur" is made from iglidur, a unique resin material developed by Igus, allowing for use without lubrication or oil. Custom shapes and dimensions can also be machined from iglidur rods or produced through injection molding according to customer specifications. - No lubrication required. No grease or oil needed. - Suitable for various environments including chemicals, underwater, and high temperatures. - Lightweight! Weighs about one-seventh of metal. Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

"Drylin" is a linear guide that moves using the "sliding" of resin instead of the "rolling" of balls. It is maintenance-free due to being oil-free and lubrication-free, and it also has high resistance to external influences such as dust, water, chemicals, heat, and impact. "Drylin T" is dimensionally compatible with standard ball-type linear guides, allowing for a one-to-one replacement. - No lubrication, no oil - No grease required, resistant to dirt, and strong against dust and water - Quiet and low noise - Lightweight, a combination of resin and aluminum - Corrosion-resistant, chemical-resistant Available for sale from just one unit. No minimum order quantity!

Drylin is a linear guide that operates using the "sliding" of resin instead of the "rolling" of balls. It is maintenance-free due to being oil-free and lubrication-free, and it also has high resistance to external influences such as dust, water, chemicals, heat, and shock. "Drylin R" is a linear bushing with a round shaft. It is dimensionally compatible with standard ball bushings and can be used as an alternative. - Oil-free and lubrication-free - Same dimensions as standard ball bushings - Replaceable sliding parts - Extremely high wear resistance - Sturdy and resistant to dirt Available for sale from a single unit. No minimum order quantity!

"Drylin N" is a slim linear guide rail that combines anodized aluminum rails with resin carriages. It operates using the "sliding" of resin instead of the "rolling" of balls. It is maintenance-free due to being completely oil-free and lubricated, and it also has high resistance to external influences such as dust, water, chemicals, heat, and shock. - Completely oil-free and lubricated - Lightweight, slim, and space-saving: installation height of 6 to 12 mm - Alternative to simple slide guides Available for purchase from just one unit. No minimum order quantity!

Drylin is a linear guide that operates using the "sliding" of resin instead of the "rolling" of balls. It is maintenance-free due to being oil-free and lubrication-free, and it also has high resistance to external influences such as dust, water, chemicals, heat, and impact. "Drylin W" is a modular linear guide that allows for a variety of combinations. - Dirt-resistant and robust - Rails and carriages can be freely combined, easy to install - Lightweight and quiet - 100% maintenance-free and lubricant-free Available for sale from just one unit. No minimum order quantity!

"Igball" is a rod end bearing made from high-performance resin that utilizes sliding. It is extremely lightweight compared to metal, and because it is self-lubricating, it is very resistant to dust and dirt, offering many advantages such as being lightweight and quiet. - 100% self-lubricating and oil-free - Strong against dust and dirt without lubrication - Lightweight and quiet - High vibration damping - Maximum operating temperature of +200°C depending on the material Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

Igball is a pillow block bearing made of high-performance resin that utilizes sliding. It is extremely lightweight compared to metal, and being maintenance-free, it is very resistant to dust and dirt, offering many advantages such as being lightweight and quiet. - 100% maintenance-free and oil-free - Resistant to dust and dirt without lubrication - Lightweight and quiet - High vibration damping It is easy to assemble, accommodates misalignment at any angle, and has already replaced metal bearings in many cases. There are various types available depending on the application, including those for square shafts, easy-to-install split types, and combinations of metal housings and resin balls. - Absorbs shaft misalignment - Absorbs localized loads - High rigidity and strength - Ideal for outdoor applications Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

Igball is a resin ball joint made from high-performance resin that utilizes sliding. It is extremely lightweight compared to metal, and because it is maintenance-free, it is very resistant to dust and dirt, offering many advantages such as being lightweight and quiet. - 100% maintenance-free and oil-free - Corrosion-resistant and chemical-resistant - Strong against dust and dirt without lubrication - Lightweight and quiet Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

Igball is a bearing unit made of high-performance resin that utilizes sliding. It is extremely lightweight compared to metal, and because it is oil-free, it is very resistant to dust and dirt, offering many advantages such as being lightweight and quiet. - 100% oil-free and lubrication-free - Strong against dust and dirt without lubrication - Lightweight and quiet - High vibration damping - Maximum operating temperature of +200°C depending on the material Available for sale from just one unit. No minimum order quantity!

"Igball" is a spherical bearing made of high-performance resin that utilizes sliding. It is extremely lightweight compared to metal, and being maintenance-free, it is very resistant to dust and dirt, offering many advantages such as being lightweight and quiet. - 100% maintenance-free and oil-free - Strong against dust and dirt without lubrication - Lightweight and quiet - High vibration damping - Maximum operating temperature of +200°C depending on the material Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

The "iglidur PRT" is a swivel bearing/rotary table bearing that is easy to install without lubrication or oil. It operates through sliding of the resin rather than rolling with rollers or balls. The inner and outer rings are made of lightweight hard anodized aluminum or stainless steel, and the sliding parts are made of iglidur resin, which optimizes wear and is maintenance-free. - 100% lubrication-free and oil-free - Excellent corrosion resistance & hygienic - Excellent wear resistance - No lubricant needed, making it resistant to dust and moisture Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

The "Igball SAM" is a spherical thrust bearing that is very easy to install, absorbs misalignment of the shaft, and prevents the occurrence of localized loads. The housing pad is made of robust thermoplastic resin Igmid G, which excels in impact resistance, and the spherical washer is made of Iglidur W300. This combination achieves particularly excellent wear characteristics. - Easy installation - Absorbs misalignment of the shaft - Absorbs localized loads - Extremely excellent friction and wear characteristics Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

The igus lead screw "Drylin" operates through the sliding of a plastic nut. By combining stainless steel/aluminum lead screws with high-performance iglide® plastic nuts, it can be used completely without lubrication or oil. By not using oil or grease, it is resistant to dirt, dust, and metal shavings, eliminating the need for seals, covers, bellows, or waterproofing, and it moves smoothly and quietly. - No lubrication, no oil - Available in your desired length - Resistant to metal shavings and dust - Quiet operation Sold individually. No minimum order quantity!

The igus lead screw "Dryspin" is a sliding screw that operates through the sliding of a plastic nut. By combining stainless steel/aluminum screws with high-performance plastic iglidur nuts, it can be used completely without lubrication or oil. By not using oil or grease, it is resistant to dirt, dust, and chips, eliminating the need for seals, covers, bellows, or waterproofing, and it moves smoothly and quietly. It also meets high hygiene requirements and is suitable for use with chemicals and cleaning. - No lubrication or oil required - Available in your desired length - Resistant to chips and dust - Quiet operation Sold from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

The tooth-belt-driven linear actuator "Drylin" is a linear unit that combines a timing belt with igus's Drylin W linear guide. It can be used without lubrication and is ideal for various positioning and adjustment mechanisms. The stroke length can be specified freely. Due to its lightweight design using polymers and aluminum, it has low mass inertia and is very efficient. It can be used as a standalone unit or combined as a gantry, accommodating narrow spaces and high torque. It can be driven manually or by a motor. - 100% lubrication-free and oil-free - Available in your desired length - Resistant to chips and dust - Quiet operation Sold from just one unit. No minimum order quantity!

Igus's XY table and XY stage "Drylin" is a combination of a slide table driven by a lead screw. It can be operated manually or by motor, and it functions with the sliding of high-performance resin slide components, making it completely lubrication-free and highly resistant to corrosion. - 100% lubrication-free and oil-free - High precision, high rigidity, and accurate adjustment features (due to the monolithic carriage design) - Available in your desired length Sold individually. No minimum order quantity!

"Kushiros" are resin ball bearings made using specially developed low-friction polymers. Because they are lubricated-free, they are suitable for various applications where traditional metal ball bearings requiring lubrication cannot be used, such as in food, medical devices, and clean rooms. - Lubrication-free. No grease or oil needed - Corrosion-resistant, chemical-resistant, and suitable for cleaning - Lightweight - Metal-free and non-magnetic options available Available for sale from just one piece. No minimum order quantity!

This is a guide roller equipped with resin ball bearings, designed for use with PVC tubes, aluminum tubes, and carbon tubes. It can be used completely without lubrication or oil, making it ideal for food machinery, packaging machinery, and conveyor belts that have strict hygiene requirements. - No lubrication or oil needed - Silent operation - Hygienic, as grease and oil are unnecessary - ESD version available Sold individually. No minimum order quantity!

Igus's "Resin Gear 3D Printing Service" uses self-developed resin powder to 3D print gears using the SLS method and deliver them. We can quickly manufacture all types of gears with excellent wear resistance and no lubrication required, directly from your CAD data, without the need for molds or machining. - No lubrication required. No grease or oil needed. - Extremely high wear resistance and durability. - Rapid manufacturing: Short delivery times. - No minimum order quantity: From 1 to 10,000 pieces. We sell from just one piece. No minimum order quantity! Ideal for rapid creation of prototypes and samples.

igus's "3D Printing Service" is a service where igus uses its own high-performance polymers to 3D print and deliver products based on customer data. You can choose between the SLS method using powder or the FDM method using filament. From your CAD data, we can quickly manufacture various types of sliding parts that are wear-resistant and do not require lubrication, without the need for molds or machining. ◆◆ Ordering is easy! 3 Steps ◆◆ [Step 1]: Upload STEP data from the igus site https://www.igus.co.jp/info/3d-print-3d-printing-service 　　　　　　　　　　▼▼▼ [Step 2]: Select printing material and quantity 　　　　　　　　　　▼▼▼ [Step 3]: Confirm the price and request a quote or place an order 【Advantages of igus's 3D Printing】 - The created parts can be used in sliding applications without lubrication - Extremely high wear resistance and durability - Rapid manufacturing: Short delivery times - No minimum order quantity: Available from 1 to 10,000 pieces We sell from a single piece. We also support the rapid creation of prototypes and samples.

The high-quality iglidur® resin tribo tape is the ideal sliding sheet for areas that require sliding properties, such as wear-prone parts like the inner lining of machine beds and edge protection. Simply adhere it to the sliding surface with adhesive for stable and smooth movement. It can be easily cut with scissors and can be attached to the desired location using optional adhesive tape. - Cut to your desired width and length - Low friction coefficient, excellent wear resistance - Easy to process - Optional adhesive tape available

Have you ever felt that greasing linear guides is difficult, time-consuming, or bothersome? "But if I don't do it, they'll rust, and I'm worried about unusual noises and damage." That concern can be completely resolved by using igus's maintenance-free linear guide, "drylin W"! Drylin operates using the "sliding" of plastic instead of the "rolling" of balls. It has the following excellent features: ◆ Feature 1 ◆ Completely maintenance-free with no lubrication required! ◆ Feature 2 ◆ Lightweight, quiet, rust-resistant, dirt-resistant, low dust generation, and clean ◆ Feature 3 ◆ Easy to install and familiar to use! Also suitable for underwater! [You can download a special PDF that summarizes the product catalog, usage examples, and new proposals from 2021 by clicking the [PDF Download] button below!]

Smart plastics are a product line that incorporates sensors into igus products, enabling the monitoring of wear conditions and predicting replacement times. They facilitate factory automation and IoT implementation, preventing unexpected machine downtime. There are various products, including monitoring the push-pull force of igus's cable protection system "energy chain," detecting part damage, measuring the tensile force of movable cables "chainflex," and detecting wear in plastic plain bearings "iglidur."

The dry, maintenance-free linear guide "Drylin W" operates using the "sliding" of high-performance engineering plastics instead of the "rolling" of metal balls. Are you troubled by the maintenance hassle of greasing, unusual noises from metal balls, or rust? The igus maintenance-free linear guide solves these problems! It can be used in various environments such as coolant and chip environments in machine tools, clean environments in semiconductor manufacturing, hygienic environments in food and medical applications, and other high-temperature and chemical environments. 【Features】 ◆ Completely maintenance-free due to no lubrication! ◆ Lightweight, quiet, rust-resistant, chemical-resistant, strong against dirt, low dust generation for cleanliness, compliant with food hygiene regulations! ◆ Excellent adaptability and easy installation! Also suitable for underwater use! If you would like to see the actual product, we can bring samples and provide explanations! Please contact us for more details. *We are currently offering a PDF that summarizes technical materials, usage examples, and new proposals from 2021! Please download it for more information.

Igus's "3D Printing Service" is a service where Igus uses its own high-performance polymers to 3D print and deliver products based on customer data. You can choose between the SLS method using powder or the FDM method using filament. From your CAD data, we can quickly manufacture various types of sliding parts that are wear-resistant and do not require lubrication, without the need for molds or machining. ◆◆ Ordering is easy! 3 steps ◆◆ [Step 1]: Upload STEP data from the Igus site https://www.igus.co.jp/info/3d-print-3d-printing-service ▼▼▼ [Step 2]: Select printing material and quantity ▼▼▼ [Step 3]: Confirm the price and request a quote or place an order 【Advantages of Igus's 3D Printing】 - The created parts can be used in sliding components without lubrication - Extremely wear-resistant with high durability - Rapid manufacturing: short delivery times - No minimum order quantity: available from 1 to 10,000 pieces We sell from a single piece. Ideal for rapid creation of prototypes and samples.

By adding igus's linear actuator as the travel axis (7th axis), it is easy to expand the workspace and range of motion of collaborative robots, including universal robots and SCARA robots. The igus linear actuator "drylin ZLW (timing belt drive)" is based on igus's linear guide "drylin," which slides with resin sliding elements. It can be used in a hygienic manner without the need for lubrication or oiling.

The "Drylin WJBMP" is a polymer linear bearing that excels in durability, is lightweight, and achieves low cost. Due to its one-piece integrated design of the sliding part and housing, it is easy to handle from storage to installation. It uses the high-performance polymer iglidur JB, which optimizes friction and wear, and requires no lubricants or maintenance. Additionally, while it possesses impact resistance and robustness, it also has elasticity and vibration-damping properties, allowing it to absorb and disperse vibrations. 【Features】 ■ Excellent cost-effectiveness due to the integrated design from injection molding ■ Easy and quick installation ■ Superior vibration-damping properties and maintenance-free ■ Reduces energy required for driving linear systems ■ Lightweight design makes it suitable for portable applications *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The igus smart plastic "i.Cee" system predicts the optimal replacement timing based on the usage conditions of movable parts such as cable carriers and robotic cables. It achieves IoT and predictive maintenance through sensors embedded in the components. **Lifetime Prediction Calculation System i.Cee** The lifetime prediction calculation system builds a system using sensors and software to calculate the service life while operating the equipment, allowing for the setting of optimal maintenance timing. i.Cee is the next step towards the implementation of a comprehensive smart Industry 4.0 system. Its goal is to maximize the safety of customer equipment and the lifespan of igus products. igus refers to the lifetime prediction calculation system as "i.Cee" (derived from "I see ahead"). If you have questions, want a direct explanation, wish to know how it can be used in actual lines, or would like to see the actual device, please feel free to contact igus. Meetings can be held either in person or online.

By adding igus's linear actuator as the seventh axis (travel axis), you can easily expand the workspace and range of motion of Epson's SCARA robots and other collaborative robots. The igus linear actuator "drylin ZLW (timing belt drive)" is based on igus's linear guide "drylin," which slides on resin bearings. It can be used in a hygienic manner without the need for lubrication or oiling.

The igus Cartesian robot is a gantry robot that uses igus's linear guide "drylin," which operates with resin sliding. It can be freely customized to customer specifications from 1-axis to 3-axis and features high maintenance-free performance with complete oil-free and grease-free operation. ◆ Custom-made to accommodate a maximum size of 6,000 x 6,000 x 1,500 [mm] and a payload of up to 10 kg ◆ Extremely easy to install ◆ Operates in harsh environments such as water and dust with complete oil-free and grease-free design ◆ Allows for free selection from single-axis to multi-axis, with fine customization possible in 10 mm increments Being oil-free makes it resistant to harsh environments like water and dust, and compared to traditional Cartesian robots (gantry robots), it offers many advantages such as easy installation, scalability, and customization in 10 mm increments.

Igus's resin insert bearings, "Igubal," are high-performance polymer insert bearings that can be used as a replacement for conventional metal bearing units/insert bearing units of the UC type. - Compatible with various insert bearings such as UC204, UC205, UC206, UC207, UC208, etc. - Can be used without lubrication and grease-free - Easy to replace - Excellent dirt resistance - Very lightweight Sold individually. No minimum order quantity! By replacing the insert bearing unit, grease is no longer needed, significantly reducing the hassle and cost of lubrication and maintenance. Additionally, the elimination of lubrication improves hygiene and enhances durability, making them less prone to seizing in dusty environments. Products are available for pillow block units and flange units.

"Igridur gears" are high-performance polymer gears that can be used without lubrication and are maintenance-free. They have excellent wear resistance and a long lifespan. They are already being used in various applications. Both catalog items and custom products are available. - Three manufacturing methods to choose from: injection molding, machining, 3D printing - Oil-free, grease-free - Low wear, excellent wear resistance - Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, noise-reducing From small lots to mass production, we will advise customers on the best method among four main manufacturing methods: 3D printing, injection molding using 3D printed molds, machining from round bars, and injection molding from metal molds, depending on the quantity. There is no minimum order quantity; orders can be placed from just one piece.