igus launches custom bearing manufacturing service
igus UK has launched a new manufacturing service dedicated to supplying customers with bespoke and complete bearing assemblies.
Called speedifit, the service works by taking a standard or custom iglidur plain bearing and fitting this into a bespoke housing machined to a customer's drawing and specifications.
Any igus bearing can be fitted into a housing, which can be manufactured from materials including aluminium, anodised aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel, titanium and a number of common engineering plastics.
The customer sends igus the assembly and housing drawings and then receives a quote, typically within 24 hours, which includes fitting of all bearings.
Once ordered, the speedifit manufacturing and assembly centre produces the custom part and the complete assembly is delivered ready to install.
Delivery timescales depends on the material, complexity and quantity, but parts are usually delivered within five to 10 working days.
"We're excited to be launching this new service," igus's director, Matthew Aldridge, told Eureka. "speedifit components are made completely to our customers' specifications and we also work closely with them to make significant cost savings."
