Products ideal for medical technology

igus® components are engineered for precision, hygiene, and reliability.
Our lubrication-free, maintenance-free solutions are ideal for medical devices, diagnostics, and laboratory automation.

✅ FDA-compliant materials
✅ ISO Class 1 cleanroom compatibility
✅ Resistant to disinfectants and sterilization
✅ Lightweight and quiet operation

igus® helps you design safer, more efficient medical equipment.

Would you like more information about igus® products in the medical industry? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.

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Selected motion plastics products for the medical industry

E2 mini e-chain®

Small pitch for silent operation
High torsional resistance
Diverse means of interior separation

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Measuring system cable

4 year guarantee
Oil resistance: oil-resistant (acc. to DIN EN 50363-10-2)

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Plain bearing iglidur® G1

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

Media-resistant
The radius tooth design ensures quiet, low-vibration running

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drylin® linear guides

Corrosion-free
Dirt-resistant
Lubrication & maintenance free

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Plastic ball bearings

Space-saving
Corrosion-free
Lubrication-free and 60% lighter

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robolink® modular kit

Combination of robolink® joints and motors
Modular approach
Low cost

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3D printing service

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 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.

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°.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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