Posted to News on 1st Aug 2017, 10:36
How igus puts iglidur materials through their paces
igus has released a new video that gives an insight into its test laboratories, which it describes as "the world's largest test lab for triboplastics'.
With over 700 test stations, it is easy to see how the R&D team at igus can complete more than 10,000 tests per year. You name it, igus tests and measures it over long periods of time; from friction values, wear rates, drive forces and abrasion resistance to external factors such as environmental contamination, weathering, cold and impact.
The result of all this testing is a wealth of data that drives the company's online lifetime calculator, which gives designers the most accurate information about the predicted lifetime and performance of the product they require in a given application and environment. If, however, there is a specific problem a design engineer is facing, on which there is no previous data, the igus lab will gladly set up the appropriate test and find out.
For your whistle stop tour around the iglidur test lab, please visit www.igus.co.uk/iglidurtestlab. To find out more about igus iglidur materials, visit www.igus.co.uk/iglidur.
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