Maintenance- and lubricant-free plastic products for medical technology

Lubrication-free cleanroom-compatible plastic solutions for medical equipment

Lubrication-free, cleanroom-compatible, media-resistant, corrosion-free, low noise – these are crucial criteria for medical equipment components. igus polymer bearings and energy chains exactly possess these properties. Lubrication-free bearings are used in X-ray robots, laboratory devices, patients' chairs, hospital beds and prostheses, among other things. Maintenance-free energy chains are used for the protection and guidance of cables in e.g. operating theatre devices, rehabilitation systems and imaging diagnostic equipment.

New from April 2020

Install and remove cables within minutes

Cleanroom e-skin flat cables now as individual connectable profiles

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Individual connectable profiles as required, can be opened with a zipper

Optional with e-skin® flat, support chain for higher unsupported length

▼ Cost down

Openability leads to fast cable filling and short installation time

No minimum order quantity

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Abrasion-resistant high-temperature filament

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Up to +180°C, FDA-compliant, suitable for steam sterilisation

Up to 50% lower friction than PEEK filament

▼ Cost down

Lubrication-free and therefore maintenance-free

Costs 50% less than a PEEK filament

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CNC processing service for bar stock

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Configure components, carry out the necessary calculations
and order them, all with just a few clicks of the mouse

▼ Cost down

Saves unnecessary waiting times and costs

Decisions can be made quickly

More information about TriboCut service

drylin polymer telescopic extension NTP27

First metal-free telescopic guide

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Lubrication-free, corrosion-resistant, quiet

64% weight savings compared to drylin series NT-35

▼ Cost down

Fast assembly in seconds

Cost-effective production in injection moulding

More information about drylin NTP27 polymer telescopes

Quick free samples and support

For the development of automated resuscitation bags

Due to the acute need for respirators worldwide and the development of new solutions for automating resuscitation bags (Ambu bags): igus quickly delivers free samples, components and further support.
We will also be pleased to answer your questions about the technology and function of these applications with our specialists.

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Advantages of our products at a glance

Lubrication-free and quiet

Lean assembly: extremely easy installation

High degree of safety and reliability in small installation spaces

Cleanroom-compatible

Tested wear resistance

Predictable service life

Integrated intelligence ()

Failsafe cables with warranty

Low cost automation and robotics

Plastic solutions for medical equipment

Medical furnishings

Frame adjustment mechanisms, electric and hydraulic actuators for adjusting functions.

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Dental equipment

Dental X-ray systems, storage surfaces and device holders, movement of treatment units.

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Surgery equipment and devices

Lamps, moveable device holders, comfort seating systems and mobile/stationary eye-testing devices.

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Wheelchairs

Scissor-type mechanisms, adjustable trays or chassis components.

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Operating theatre

Tables, lamps, plug-in devices and monitor carriers.

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Prostheses & ortheses

Hand prostheses, prosthesis joints and arm prostheses.

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Further application examples in the area of medical technology

Customer application examples

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.

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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.

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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

Products frequently used in medical, laboratory and rehabilitation technology

E2 mini

Easy to fit

Small pitch for silent operation

High torsional resistance

Diverse means of interior separation

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Measuring system cable

No unscheduled downtimes

36 month guarantee

Oil resistance: oil-resistant (acc. to DIN EN 50363-10-2)

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Plain bearing iglidur® G1

Two times longer service life at high loads.

Long-term service temperature +180°C

50% less moisture absorption

Pressfit up to +120°C

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bar stock iglidur® A350

Operating temperature up to +180 °C

Comply with the requirements of the FDA

For medium to high loads

Lubrication-free and maintenance-free

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Lead screw technology

Lower costs by up to 40%

Media-resistant

The radius tooth design ensures quiet, low-vibration running

Service life can be calculated online

drylin® linear guides

Lubrication and maintenance-free

Corrosion-free

Dirt-resistant

Clean & hygienic

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Plastic ball bearings

Save money and installation space

Space-saving

Corrosion-free

Lubrication-free and 60% lighter

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3D printing service

Configure gear wheels online

Simple, fast & cost-effective

High wear resistance

Ready in 1 to 3 days

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robolink® modular kit

Build or buy low-cost robots

Combination of robolink® joints and motors is possible

Modular approach

Low cost

Whitepaper: Automated pipetting equipment

Innovative plastic technology in modern analytics

Taking account of the specific requirements regarding medical equipment, precision and hygiene, on the one hand, and general economic aspects, productivity and the pressure of costs, on the other, manufacturers of medical equipment are always on the lookout for materials and solutions that they can use to make the very best dosing systems for their customers' wishes, which 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 ...

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Order the free medical sample box!

Test our energy supply systems and bearing technology for medical equipment yourself; they improve the performance of your equipment and lower costs at the same time.

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