Manufacturing
Marketing Partner
igus
In agricultural applications, solutions that can stand up to rough conditions such as dirt, dust, heat, shock and edge loads are essential. Igus makes this possible with its cable carriers and plastic bearings that are characterized by their outstanding resilience and long service life. These products can be used in tractors, disc harrows, fertilizers, field sprayers, and other agricultural equipment. In many applications, metallic bushings or recirculating ball bearing guides can be replaced by self-lubricating polymer plain bearings to not only improve technology, but significantly reduce costs as well.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 14349
East Providence, RI 02914
United States of America
Tel: 18005212747
Email: sales@igus.com
Website: https://www.igus.com/
Company Category: Precision Farming
Company Sector: Manufacturing
Keywords: bearings, energy chains, engineering, machinery
Partner Status: Marketing Partner
Products
iglide® Q3E - two-component, high-load bearings for heavy-duty use
In this iglide® multi-component bearing, the outstanding tribological properties of iglide® Q3 are embedded in a high-strength jacket. The result is an even higher mechanical load capacity with simultaneously low wear, perfect for heavy-duty applications in harsh environments.
Articles
igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings
These dirt-resistant bearings are ideal for applications where they are going to encounter extreme conditions. The specially formulated bearing is also media-resistant, again making it ideal for outdoor applications.
What is the best plain bearing for agricultural machinery?
Everywhere a variety of forces are being applied to plain bearings, which have a wide range of motion profiles and varying requirements for sealing against dirt and moisture. And that is just sowing coulter bearing points
New Tool Eases Vine Pull - Tractor-Mounted Toolbar Digs Into Job at Lower Cost Than Skid Steers
Thiessen Tillage of Canada has invented a toolbar for pulling vines or small trees out of vineyards and orchards that mounts to either the front or rear of a tractor.
Farmers Dig Ohio Company’s Efficient Coulter
The device reduces fertilizer loss, helps farmers cover more acreage in less time and offers greater durability due to components that resist corrosion in the harsh agricultural environment.
Designing a True Maintenance-free Pivot
Engineers working in the agricultural industry can benefit greatly from implementing true maintenance- free pivots within their machinery. Maintenance-free pivots have several benefits that can help significantly increase efficiency within the agricultural field.
Maximizing Shaft and Bearing Lifetimes in Agricultural Machinery
To optimize wear and friction values, shaft and bearing materials that work together harmoniously are crucial. The interdependence of material pairs constitutes a major challenge for bearing and shaft manufacturers.
Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist
In this blog post, we’ll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how you can use self-lubricating plastic components to design machinery with less maintenance requirements.
Pivotal Point: New Shaft Solves Corrosion Issue in Agriculture Equipment
GKF is a carbon alloy shaft that is an alternative to zinc and chrome plating corrosion inhibitors. GKF provides a hardened and corrosion-resistant running surface that will optimize the performance of the company’s iglide bushings.
2021 Top Article - Food Production Steps Up to Meet Global Demand
Using a model that blends aspects of technology, agriculture and science, Living Greens Farms is setting a template for the future of farming. With the addition of a new grow room in 2019, Living Greens Farm raised the total space of its aeroponic farm to 60,000 square feet.
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Press Releases
igus® First North American Lead Screw Manufacturing Facility in Rhode Island
The new facility, which will begin lead screw production in 2026, is poised to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce lead times for customers.
igus® Announces Compact PRT-04 Slewing Ring Bearing For Installations With Limited Space
igus® announces the release of a new compact version of its PRT-04 slewing ring bearing, offering mechanical engineers a powerful solution for modern machine designs with limited installation space.
igus Wins American Society of Mechanical Engineers Award for Groundbreaking e-loop Cable Management System
The e-loop represents a groundbreaking advancement in cable management technology for dynamic hanging applications in demanding industries such as oil and gas, wind energy, and construction. This innovative product integrates high-performance polymer energy chains with a robust composite rope, significantly enhancing operational safety, reliability, and sustainability.
igus Wins American Society of Mechanical Engineers Award for Groundbreaking e-loop Cable Management System
e-loop Named Winner of Prestigious ASME Annual Woelfel Best Mechanical Engineering Achievement Award
igus® Introduces Compact, PTFE-Free Linear Guide for Precise Positioning
Engineered from lubrication-free, high-performance polymers and aluminum, the guide offers a lightweight, hygienic and low-maintenance alternative to complex mechanical and electronic adjustment systems.
igus® Demonstrates Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability at Hannover Messe 2025
Demonstrating its dedication to innovation and sustainability, igus® will present environmentally friendly technologies at Hannover Messe 2025. The motion plastics specialist will showcase its new PTFE-free materials, cable carriers made from recycled materials and newly developed dry cleanroom certification for its e-chain® cable carriers developed in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPA.
igus® Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Recyclable Bike, Underscoring Its Current and Future Commitment to Sustainability
To mark its 60th anniversary, igus® has launched its innovative and environmentally friendly bicycle - called the igus:bike® - on a world tour, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. Made from recycled plastics, the bike will spend a year traveling through 16 countries, signaling a new form of urban mobility while demonstrating the success of a circular economy of plastics.
igus® Introduces New Environmentally-Friendly PFAS- and PTFE-Free Bearing Material
igus® announces it has developed a new polymer bearing material called iglide® JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This innovation marks an important step in the company's efforts to create sustainable alternatives to conventional plain bearings.
Recycled bicycle from igus: starting signal for world tour has been given
To mark the company's 60th anniversary, the lubrication-free and low-maintenance igus:bike will spend 12 months travelling through 16 countries to raise awareness of the "circular economy of plastics"
The New igus® iComm Box Creates an All-in-One System for Next-Generation Condition Monitoring
The New igus® iComm Box Creates an All-in-One System for Next-Generation Condition Monitoring
