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    The True Cost of Bearing Lubrication

    Nov. 20, 2018
    Learn the facts to make the right choice on bearing technology.

    The main reasons for bearing failures are lubrication issues. One major ball bearing manufacturer study claimed 54% of all bearings failures is due to lubrication issues; another said this was closer to 80%.

    How much does it actually cost to lubricate a ball bearing? What are the cost savings of self-lubricating plastic bearings? Download the white paper here.

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    igus develops industry-leading energy chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex cables, drylin linear bearings and linear guides, iglide plastic bushings, and igubal spherical bearings. These seemingly unrelated products are linked together through a belief in making functionally advanced, yet affordable plastic components and assemblies. With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cables since 1989, igus provides the right solution from over 100,000 products available from stock. No minimum order required.