

- 51a Caswell Road, Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton
- 01604 677240
- igus.co.uk
igus UK Limited
Manufacture plastic bearings, linear systems, E-Chain cable systems and Chainflex flexible cable.
Latest Updates

igus PTFE-free telescopic rail with an extension of two metres
Made with PTFE-free iglidur JGPF to ensure the low-friction and […]

igus reaches one billion in sales, increasing the number of active customers by 5%
€1.105 billion in sales and a record number of motion […]

Surgical microscope wins manus plastic bearing award 2025
The jury has decided: igus polymer plain bearings make portable […]

Ecovolve: Sustainable Solutions in Construction Machinery
Founded in Ireland, Ecovolve is transforming the construction industry with […]

Cost-saving sustainability: PTFE-free solutions for the industries of tomorrow
igus is proud to showcase PTFE-free materials and a complete […]

AI helps more companies access robotics: New chatbot advisor for RBTX.co.uk
By leveraging AI applied to an application database, an interactive […]

Overcoming the reluctance to automate
Technological advancements in robotics are reshaping industries at an unprecedented […]

Raising hygiene standards for drinks manufacturers: hygienic SHT linear module
Raising hygiene standards for drinks manufacturers: hygienic SHT linear module […]

Find the right drive cable in one click with the new readycable finder from igus
Need help choosing the right cable for your application? The […]

Embracing the Future at igus: AI’s Transformative Impact on Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly made its way into people’s […]

Improved pizza picking and packing: hackathon at igus uses robots and AI
Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus®, research institutes […]

Dock on: Container ships connect to electric power quickly with a mobile system by igus
igus® develops the world’s first mobile shore power connection system […]

Robot takes over the grape harvest
Cheers! Wine harvester designs autonomous “steep slope” harvesting vehicle with […]

Transformative igus coatings: Expanding industry capabilities
Recently featured in the BBC Business News, an article titled […]

ReBeL Move: Autonomous logistics vehicle from igus from just £25,000
Easy to install and with quick payback, the autonomous mobile […]

Wanted: Green use of plastic plain bearings, as entries open for igus® manus award 2025
Entries are now open for the 12th annual manus award. […]

New igus microphone reeler gives sound engineers peace of mind
The e-spool microphone reeler enables the automated feeding of microphone […]

A new way of routing hoses using E4Q e-chains
A new hose holder and special side panels ensure quick […]

60 years of igus: The world tour begins
To mark the company’s 60th anniversary, the lubrication-free igus:bike will […]

A Professional race car simulator to go
Greaves 3D Engineering builds collapsible simulator with 45 igus components […]

Clear your desk: the igus OfficeChain cuts desk clutter for more efficient working
Ergonomic innovations meet elegant design to improve office desks The […]

igus® develops new PTFE-free, lubrication-free plain bearing material
New igus® endurance material, iglidur JPF, is perfect for a […]

Double award recognition for iguverse
igus scoops two categories at the prestigious Red Dot Award: […]

igus® bearings ensure a maintenance-free bottling system
Lubrication-free polymer bearings from igus® increase efficiency at the Chimay […]

Configure and order individual CNC parts online in just three minutes
igus® expands online CNC service 2.0 with new functions such […]

It’s all in the mix! igus presents new slewing ring bearing made of wood and plastic
With the new slewing ring bearing made of WPC (Wood-Plastic-Composite), […]

Preserving the cityscape: automated bicycle storage
Japanese manufacturer Giken implements automated underground parking system with igus® […]

Customer consultations and R&D leave igus well-prepared for PFAS ban
The plastics industry is preparing for a potential ban of […]

First certified robotic energy supply system for dry cleanrooms, from igus®
Battery production with the highest safety rating: triflex R TRC […]

First recyclable plastic bicycle frame made by igus®
motion plastics specialist igus supplies the first injection-moulded bike frame […]

Find the right plain bearing even faster
The new iglidur online shop from igus makes the selection […]

Customised, modular machine building with Module Connect at Zemat
Module Connect helps machine builder Zemat to produce customised “plug […]

igus® invests in the future of engineering at Arden Academy event
igus® attended an event hosted by Arden Academy in […]

Keeping cranes in motion: igutex more wear-resistant than steel
igus presents lubrication-free and corrosion-resistant polymer bearings for STS, RTG […]

The Tung Auditorium: igus® HD e-spool® supports award-winning Concert Hall
The Tung Auditorium in the heart of the University of […]

In the fast lane: Mobile robots from igus reduce costs for SMEs
“ReBeLs on Wheels” make driverless transport systems affordable through modern […]

iComm Box: All-in-one system for next generation condition monitoring
A new igus communication module combines i.Sense sensors and the […]

Smooth entertainment aboard, even in rough seas thanks to igus and Videlio-HMS
At French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique, theatres and entertainment systems […]

Unique 4-year warranty extends to thousands of igus® products
Billions of test cycles in the company’s in-house laboratory means […]

Field-Tested Reliability: igus® composite bearings in agriculture
The switch to igutex® polymer bearings for long standing customer […]

The first 100 igus all-plastic bicycles hit the UK roads
The first batch of the famous all-plastic igus bicycle is […]

New igus compact low-cost energy chain designed for drawers
Through downsizing, the draw-e-chain saves 30% in costs in applications […]

igus Hosts Successful RBTX Low-Cost Robotics Live Workshop at the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre: A Journey into Automation
In a dynamic convergence of industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts, igus, […]

igus at MACH 2024: save 80% build time with Module Connect, plus RBTX demo
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash […]

chainflex cables without PFAS: Safer for people, the environment and business
igus chainflex cables do not contain harmful PTFE and PFAS […]

AI meets plastics: igus accelerates transformation to sustainable Industry 4.0 at the Hannover Exhibition
Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus is exhibiting […]

Red Sea crisis exposes UK industry’s flaws, prompting new solutions
Persistent inflation and prolonged delays to imports are having a […]

Green electricity from hundreds of ancient windmills
Student project Sailwind 4 will reuse old windmills for power […]