About Igus

Igus

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Igus !

High-performance polymers for motion. Improve what moves ... reduce costs and improve technology with motion plastics.

About Igus

igus is a manufacturer of high-performance polymers for motion, based in Cologne (Germany). We have been developing and producing so-called motion plastics, innovative products made of lubrication-free plastics, since 1964.

These include energy chains, cables, plain bearings, lead screw technology, robots and intelligent sensors that help our customers to improve their technology and reduce costs.

Most products are manufactured using the injection moulding process, from which the company name is derived: igus = Industriespritzguss (industrial injection moulding).

The world of motion plastics

The world is in constant motion. And where things are moving, we get involved and offer our customers new technical products: improve what moves!

This guiding principle drives us as a manufacturer. By developing products made from low-wear, high-performance plastics, we improve motion worldwide - and all of this is made in Germany. Our motion plastics are products from the fields of energy supply, cable, bearing technology, linear technology, bar stock, 3D printing, Low Cost Automation and smart plastics.

Improved applications thanks to motion plastics

Motion is omnipresent. We see this every day when we support our customers in exciting projects. Today, we support companies from over 80 countries around the world and from over 50 different industries. In the automotive or packaging industry, railway or agricultural technology, in machine tool manufacturing or in the field of renewable energies, we improve what moves. Together, we strive to find the best solution for every application.

THE motion plastics advantage: high service life

Our products made from high-performance plastics offer you a major advantage – a long service life. For you, this means that you can use your machines and applications for longer and reduce maintenance and costs with our motion plastics. We test our products extensively in our test laboratory and provide you with the data so that you can calculate the service life of your specific product in advance. This means you can be sure that our motion plastics deliver what they promise!

Zero plastic waste

How sustainable are motion plastics?

As a plastics processing company, we see it as our duty to use resources sustainably and protect the environment. Our motion plastics can make an important contribution to this – during their production, in use and at the end of their service life. Two issues in particular are very important to us: CO2 neutrality, i.e. the direct impact on the climate, and zero plastic waste, the avoidance of plastic waste and the recyclability of our products.

Description of Services

Plastic solutions in any batch size for your industry

Different industries require different solutions. Whether in mechanical engineering, automobile manufacturing, material handling, in cleanrooms or 3D printing, igus® offers tailor-made solutions for special applications. igus® has many years of experience and special contacts in many industries. The following overview is only an excerpt. If your industry is not included, let us know. We're here to help.

3D printer

Components or ready-to-install system solutions for 3D printer construction - lubrication-free, durable and suitable for any installation space

Aerospace

Lightweight, robust and fireproof: plastic products for special applications in aviation, aerospace, airport equipment and drones/UAVs

Agricultural engineering

Robust plastic bearings for agricultural machinery, Low Cost Automation products for vertical farming and agricultural robots for smart farming

Vending machines

100% lubrication-free, quiet and durable: plain bearings, linear guides, energy chains and drive modules for fully automated systems

Automotive

Quiet, lightweight and corrosion-free: bearings and energy chains for use in car interiors, exteriors and engine compartments.

Automotive production

Lower maintenance effort and costs with energy chain and cable in automotive production plants - from the press shop to final assembly.

Rail industry

Polymer components for passenger and goods transport: resilient, weather-resistant and fireproof in accordance with EN 45545 and NFPA 130

Construction machinery

Robust and dirt-resistant bearing technology and energy supply for excavators, loaders, hoists and other lifting equipment and vehicles

Boats

Products for indoor and outdoor use: saltwater-resistant, lubrication-free, quiet and award-winning

Theatre and stage technology

Energy supply systems for safe and quiet movement of trusses, stage lighting, stage sets, etc.

Printing technology

Insensitive to dusting powder and paper dust, smooth-running and economical: motion plastics for use in printing systems

Renewable energy

Durable in all weathers, dirt and water: products for photovoltaic, solar thermal, hydro and wind power systems

Amusement parks

Energy supply systems and bearing for the maintenance-free and safe movement of roller coasters, amusement rides, simulators, etc.

Bicycle technology

Plastic bike components and lubrication-free plain bearings for 100% maintenance-free forks, seat posts, rear frames, etc.

Facade technology

Polymer spherical bearings for use on interior and exterior façades: lightweight, economical and durable in all weather conditions

Mobility & rehab

Lightweight, lubrication-free plastic components for daily continuous operation in wheelchairs, prostheses and fitness equipment

Fluid technology

Maintenance-free and durable plain bearings, spherical bearings and linear guides for pumps, valves and fittings

Glass industry

Temperature-resistant and splinter-proof, quickly assembled: energy supply, special cables and bearing technology for glass production and processing

Cranes

Energy chains and cables for long service lives of all types of crane systems: harbour and intermodal cranes, indoor cranes and more

Woodworking industry

Swarf-resistant, dust and dirt: energy supplies for woodworking machines and CNC machining centres

Material handling

Maintenance-free bearing technology and cost-saving energy supply systems for shuttle systems, SRUs and industrial trucks

Camera and film technology

Linear guide kit for camera carriages: quiet, easy to install, free from wear, jerk and maintenance

Wastewater and sewage treatment plants

Durable and cost-effective energy chains, cables and guide troughs for small sewage plants as well as large wastewater treatment plants

Composting plants

Fail-safe, dirt-proof and temperature-resistant components for use in composting, waste incineration plants and landfills

Plastics machines

Resistant to dust and heat, low-maintenance and durable: plastic solutions for extruders, injection moulding machines, etc.

Shore power connections

Energy supply systems for the shore power supply of container, offshore and LNG terminals and ships: durable, simple, flexible

Medical technology

Lubrication-free, cleanroom-compatible, media-resistant: Plastic solutions for X-ray robots, laboratory equipment, medical furniture and more.

Furniture-making/industrial design

Light, clean, quiet and winner of multiple design awards: bearing technology and energy supply for the furniture industry

Model making

Lightweight and robust plastic solutions with the smallest diameters, bend radii and micro designs in all product areas

Motorbike & scooter

Robust, lightweight, lubrication-free and maintenance-free: with plastic bearings for better performance of suspension forks, brakes and throttle valves

Utility vehicles & lorries

Wear-resistant and maintenance-free polymer bearing technology for greater functional reliability in machine elements of commercial vehicles

Offshore, oil & gas

Safe, saltwater-resistant, maintenance-free: energy supply for use in onshore and offshore drilling rigs, pipe-laying vessels and offshore heavy-duty cranes.

Tyre production