Lubrication-free bearings and reliable cable protection for medical technology
Products in the medical industry must fulfil the highest hygiene standards. igus® lubrication-free and corrosion-resistant plain bearings and energy supplies made of a iglidur® plastic are ideal. Plastic bearings are used in X-ray robots, laboratory devices, patient and treatment chairs, hospital beds and prostheses. Maintenance-free energy chains are used for the protection and guidance of cables, e.g. in operating theatre devices, rehabilitation systems and imaging diagnostic equipment. Our components are cleanroom-compatible, media-resistant and quiet - for the highest medical requirements.
Benefits of using igus® products:
- Lubrication-free and corrosion-free
- Maintenance-free
- Low noise and low vibration
- Cost-effective
- Easy assembly
- Service life calculation
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Medical equipment
Lubrication-free bearing technology and durable energy supply systems for imaging diagnostics, therapy, intensive care and dental medicineDiscover now
Medical furniture
Whether it is a support arm system, a table, a bed or a lift, you'll find durable components for hospital and care furnitureDiscover now
Laboratory technology
Dry-operating and dirt-resistant drive systems for measurement and analysis technology, in vitro diagnostics and routine devicesDiscover now
Mobility & rehab
Fitness equipment, prostheses, wheelchairs: safely move mobility aid mechanisms and supply them with energy with lubrication-free bearings and e-chainsDiscover now
Dental devices
Lubrication-free and quiet linear guides, plain bearings and e-chains for devices in dental practices and laboratories.Discover now
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Selected motion plastics products for the medical industry
E2 mini e-chain®
Small pitch for silent operation
High torsional resistance
Diverse means of interior separation
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Measuring system cable
Up to 36 month guarantee
Oil resistance: oil-resistant (acc. to DIN EN 50363-10-2)
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Plain bearing iglidur® G1
Long-term service temperature +180°C
50% less moisture absorption
Pressfit up to +120°C
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bar stock iglidur® A350
Comply with the requirements of the FDA
For medium to high loads
Lubrication-free and maintenance-free
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Lead screw technology
Media-resistant
The radius tooth design ensures quiet, low-vibration running
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drylin® linear guides
Corrosion-free
Dirt-resistant
Lubrication & maintenance free
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Plastic ball bearings
Space-saving
Corrosion-free
Lubrication-free and 60% lighter
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robolink® modular kit
Combination of robolink® joints and motors
Modular approach
Low cost
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3D printing service
Simple, fast & cost-effective
High wear resistance
Ready in 1 to 3 days
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Customer application examples
UV cleaning device for smart phones
Countless bacteria collect on tablets and other mobile devices by just one touch. However, as normal disinfectants can damage the surfaces, the American company CleanSlate UV developed a UV cleaning device. CleanSlate UV successfully and gently kills bacteria with UV rays and lubrication-free drylin® linear axes.
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Safe and reliable guidance of cables when they have to move in small circles
Energy chains from the twisterchain series are used in X-ray robots from Buck Engineering & Consulting GmbH. The twisterchain enables safe cable guidance in the case of rotations of up to 540°.
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Make bearing points wear-resistant cost-effectively
iglidur G bearings are extremely robust and withstand frequent adjustment of the bed without any problems. Due to their material composition, they do not require lubrication and are also corrosion-free and maintenance-free.
Non-magnetic components for MRI applications
iglidur H1 plain bearings, drylin linear technology and lead screw technology are used in MRI machines as they are not ferromagnetic and are impervious to methods of cleaning and sterilisation.
Costs lowered by 93% and assembly time shortened
Metal bearings with stainless steel shafts used for this decanter centrifuge led to high costs incurred due to material wear, maintenance and lubrication. Ever since installing iglidur plain bearings, the manufacturer has been able to reduce the costs by 93% and shorten the assembly time by ten minutes.
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Further customer application examples
Our cables for medical technology
- E.g. fibre optic cables with different fibres and outer jackets
- Service life predictable online. With a 36-month guarantee.
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Innovative plastic technology in modern analytics
There are many specific requirements regarding medical equipment: precision, hygiene, general economic aspects, productivity and the pressure of costs. Many manufacturers of medical equipment are investigating specific materials and solutions that they can use to make the very best dosing systems for their customers. Many of these wishes are becoming more and more complex. Polymer bearings from igus®have crucial advantages that enable a reduction of weight, costs and the necessary installation space ...Download free PDF now
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Sports, fitness & rehab
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