Plastic Plain Bearing Competition Launched for Sixth Time

Press Release:
  Jan 28, 2013 — Plastic plain bearing specialist igus® has just launched its manus competition for the sixth time. The international competition has taken place every two years since its inception in 2003. The last contest, which ran in 2011, received over 300 entries from all over the world.

The manus competition seeks innovative and challenging applications that use self-lubricating, maintenance-free polymer bearings to improve technology and reduce costs. Winners will receive cash prizes totaling over 11,000 USD.

Machine safety is one area that can be improved by installing dry-running plastic bearings. According to a study from MIT, machine stoppages resulting from insufficient lubrication total up to 240 million dollars in the US alone. Today, metal bearings that require oil are frequently replaced by lubrication- and maintenance-free plastic bearings.

It’s easy to enter this year’s manus contest: The judging panel — comprising technology professors and editors-in-chief — require a short description of the polymer bearing application, an explanation of the problem the bearings solved, and accompanying photos or drawings.

Applications using all-plastic or plastic-compound bearings are permitted, but not applications that use bearings coated in plastic. Those interested can enter at http://www.igus.com/manus. Entries must be received by February 28, 2013.

igus offers the largest line of environmentally compatible and predictable dry-running plastic bearings in the world. More than 10,000 parts are available from stock.
 
   
For more information: http://www.igus.com/manus
   
Tags: igus, plastic bushings, manus competition, bearings competition
 
Company Details:
 Contact:Nikki Groom 
 E-mail:sales -at- igus -dot- com 
   
 Company:Igus, Inc. View Company Profile 
 Address:workPO BOX 14349 
 Location:workEast Providence, RI 02914  United States 
 Phone:workpref800-521-2747 
 Fax:fax401-438-7270 
 Web Site:http://www.igus.com