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Products ideal for medical technology

igus® components are engineered for precision, hygiene, and reliability.

igus® components are purpose-engineered to meet the demanding requirements of medical, diagnostic, and laboratory environments—where precision, hygiene, and reliability are critical.

Our lubrication-free and maintenance-free motion solutions eliminate the risk of grease contamination, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent performance throughout the product lifecycle. This makes them ideal for applications such as medical devices, diagnostic instruments, laboratory automation systems, and patient-facing equipment.

✔ FDA-compliant materials for safe use in regulated medical environments
✔ ISO Class 1 cleanroom compatibility, supporting the highest cleanliness standards
✔ High resistance to disinfectants and sterilization processes, including frequent cleaning cycles
✔ Lightweight, low-noise operation for improved ergonomics and patient comfort

By combining engineered polymers with advanced tribological design, igus® helps manufacturers develop safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting medical equipment—while reducing maintenance costs and simplifying regulatory compliance.

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Selected motion plastics products for the medical industry

E2 mini e-chain®

E2 mini
  • Small pitch for silent operation
  • High torsional resistance
  • Diverse means of interior separation
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Measuring system cable

chainflex® CF11.D
  • 4 year guarantee
  • Oil resistance: oil-resistant (acc. to DIN EN 50363-10-2)
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Plain bearing iglidur® G1

iglidur g
  • Long-term service temperature +180°C
  • 50% less moisture absorption
  • Pressfit up to +120°C
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bar stock iglidur® A350

  • Comply with the requirements of the FDA
  • For medium to high loads
  • Lubrication-free and maintenance-free
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Lead screw technology

Lead screw technology
  • Media-resistant
  • The radius tooth design ensures quiet, low-vibration running
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drylin® linear guides

drylin linear technology
  • Corrosion-free
  • Dirt-resistant
  • Lubrication & maintenance free
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Plastic ball bearings

xiros® plastic ball bearings
  • Space-saving
  • Corrosion-free
  • Lubrication-free and 60% lighter
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robolink® modular kit

robolink® modular kit
  • Combination of robolink® joints and motors
  • Modular approach
  • Low cost
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3D printing service

Configure gears
  • Simple, fast & cost-effective
  • High wear resistance
  • Ready in 1 to 3 days
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Curious how igus® components perform in real life?
Order a free sample box tailored to your medical application.

  • Includes bearings, linear guides, and energy chains
  • Comes with technical datasheets
  • Delivered within 48 hours where possible.
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Real-World Applications

igus® in Action: Trusted by Medical Innovators

  • UV cleaning devices: Smooth, silent motion with drylin® linear guides
  • Diagnostic Devices: Compact, corrosion-resistant bearings
  • Hospital Beds & Mobility Aids: Durable, maintenance-free joints
UV cleaning device

UV cleaning device for smart phones

Countless bacteria collect on tablets and other mobile devices by just one touch. However, as normal disinfectants can damage the surfaces, the American company CleanSlate UV developed a UV cleaning device. CleanSlate UV successfully and gently kills bacteria with UV rays and lubrication-free drylin® linear axes.

X-ray robots

Safe and reliable guidance of cables when they have to move in small circles

Energy chains from the twisterchain series are used in X-ray robots from Buck Engineering & Consulting GmbH. The twisterchain enables safe cable guidance in the case of rotations of up to 540°.

Therapy bed

Make bearing points wear-resistant cost-effectively

iglidur G bearings are extremely robust and withstand frequent adjustment of the bed without any problems. Due to their material composition, they do not require lubrication and are also corrosion-free and maintenance-free.

MRI machine

Non-magnetic components for MRI applications

iglidur H1 plain bearings, drylin linear technology and lead screw technology are used in MRI machines as they are not ferromagnetic and are impervious to methods of cleaning and sterilisation.

Decanter centrifuge

Costs lowered by 93% and assembly time shortened

Metal bearings with stainless steel shafts used for this decanter centrifuge led to high costs incurred due to material wear, maintenance and lubrication. Ever since installing iglidur plain bearings, the manufacturer has been able to reduce the costs by 93% and shorten the assembly time by ten minutes.
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Whitepaper: Automated pipetting equipment

Medical technology sample box

Innovative plastic technology in modern analytics

There are many specific requirements regarding medical equipment: precision, hygiene, general economic aspects, productivity and the pressure of costs. Many manufacturers of medical equipment are investigating specific materials and solutions that they can use to make the very best dosing systems for their customers. Many of these wishes are becoming more and more complex. Polymer bearings from igus® have crucial advantages that enable a reduction of weight, costs and the necessary installation space ...

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White paper: focussing on PFAS

White paper PFAS

About the planned restrictions, challenges and solutions

What exactly are PFAS, why are they so popular in the consumer sector and in industry, especially in medical technology? Why is there a threat of an EU-wide ban and what can companies do now?
The white paper sheds light on these questions and shows how igus as a plastics processor is responding to the planned restriction at an early stage and can offer its customers PTFE-free and PFAS-tested alternatives.

More about our PFAS-tested and PTFE-free materials
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. Many igus® products are certified for use in ISO Class 1 cleanrooms, making them ideal for sterile environments such as laboratories, operating rooms, and diagnostic equipment.

No. All igus® components are self-lubricating and maintenance-free, which reduces contamination risk and extends the lifespan of medical devices.

Yes. igus® polymers are resistant to common cleaning agents and can withstand sterilization processes such as autoclaving, UV, and chemical disinfection.

igus® materials comply with various standards including FDA, EU 10/2011, and ISO 10993 for biocompatibility, depending on the product.

Absolutely. igus® offers custom manufacturing services including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding tailored to your specifications.

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