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igus plain bearings help adaptive skier find the fast lane

02/03/2020

Like every competitive athlete, Christopher Young stays acutely attuned to his equipment. Whether it is motorsport, cycling, skiing or any other event where equipment plays an important role in performance, athletes can feel instantly when their equipment is working properly…and when it is not.

Shock absorber helps young woman to recover from tumour operation

17/12/2019

An adjustable industrial shock absorber donated by WDS Component Parts Ltd. is helping a young woman regain strength and mobility following a major operation to remove a tumour. The shock absorber is incorporated into a modified rowing machine in a project coordinated by nationwide charity Remap.

Exotic alloys – Lee Spring explain what they are and when to use them

17/12/2019

Materials with high alloy content, known as super alloys or exotic alloys, offer enhanced performance properties including excellent strength and durability, and resistance to oxidation, corrosion and deforming at high temperatures or under extreme pressure.

Lightweight air springs offer enhanced comfort and lower fuel consumption

17/12/2019

With its air spring system featuring an integrated plastic roller piston, Continental has taken a step toward reducing the weight of buses and trucks.

The thin section bearing of today

29/11/2019

Thin section bearings provide space and save weight, whilst providing a performance similar to traditional standard bearings. They lend themselves to use in aerospace and manufacturing equipment, robots, military and defence applications as well as medical equipment, machine tools and wider industry.

Mechanical Components Features

igus plain bearings help adaptive skier find the fast lane

Shock absorber helps young woman to recover from tumour operation

Exotic alloys – Lee Spring explain what they are and when to use them

Lightweight air springs offer enhanced comfort and lower fuel consumption

The thin section bearing of today