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First linear guide in the world to be EHEDG-certified for hygienic food technology

09. July 2026

Almost every designer of automation solutions for the food industry works with linear guides. For example, they enable the movement of sealing stations in thermoforming packaging machines, the positioning of dosing heads in filling systems and the guiding of knife units in bread slicers […]

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News

Fewer failures in overhead conveyors with new lubrication-free ball bearing from igus

28. May 2026

Dusty environments can become a problem for overhead conveyors in industry and logistics. When particles settle on conventional metal bearings, deposits cause sluggishness and, in the worst case, failure. To solve this problem, igus is launching a new hybrid ball bearing from the xiros series. Made of stainless steel […]

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News

1,500 applications used in production: igus brings Low Cost Automation to its own factory – and to automatica

30. June 2025

There are jobs that hardly anyone wants to do any more, such as removing excess plastic from injection-moulded components – thousands of times a day. “It is becoming increasingly difficult to inspire people for such routine activities. This is more than understandable”, confirms Alexander Mühlens, Head of Business […]

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GEMS International Trading successfully participated in the 23rd International Trade and Industrial Fair, ITIF Asia 2026, held at the Karachi Expo Centre from May 12–14 and showcased igus SE & Co. KG's cutting-edge lineup of high-performance motion plastics, including lubrication-free bearings, flexible cables, and advanced energy chain systems designed to enhance industrial efficiency. The exhibit drew significant attention from industry leaders and trade visitors, who were particularly impressed by the "Go Zero" lubrication-free technology and its potential to reduce maintenance costs across Pakistan’s manufacturing sectors. This successful showcase reinforces GEMS International Trading’s commitment to bridging the gap between global engineering innovations and the local industrial landscape.



News

PFAS-tested: new dryspin® lead screw nut for quick replacement

08. February 2026

Design engineers who want to replace the lead screw nuts of lead screw drives with PFAS-tested alternatives often face a dilemma: there are hardly any versions that are free of the controversial chemical, meaning that expensive adaptations would be necessary. igus is changing this with a new PTFE-free […]

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News

Space-saving, abrasion-resistant and dissipative: compact e-skin soft ESD for cleanrooms

18. January 2026

The demand for electric cars and the use of AI are growing, so that more and more lithium-ion batteries and microchips are required. As these technologies have to deliver performance that continues to increase, they are also becoming more sensitive and place high demands on production environments. […]

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News

Recognition for sustainable port solution: igus wins “Maritime Innovator of the Year” award

19. November 2025

With its Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO), igus has developed a mobile shore power system for ports that can be moved flexibly depending on the position of the ships at the berth. The system allows ships to shut down their diesel engines in ports, switch to more environmentally friendly […]

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Energy chains

Cable guide without a chain: igus develops new low-profile system for safe cable movements

30. October 2025

With the new pull-e-cable design study, igus is presenting a particularly low-profile and cost-efficient solution for guiding cables over long travels – without the need for a classic energy chain. The system is ideal for applications with limited installation space and a low budget, for example in […]

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News

igus invests in the future of its skilled employees with a new Training Factory in Cologne

08. October 2025

Many companies complain about a shortage of skilled labour. igus, however, is taking on responsibility and increasingly training junior staff. A new Training Factory at the company headquarters in Cologne-Porz will support this project, doubling the training capacity for professions such as […]

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News

80% lower CO2 footprint: igus switches to recycled material for energy chain series E2.1

16. April 2025

Following the successful development of the world’s first energy chain made from recycled plastic, motion plastics specialist igus is taking the next step: the company is converting the entire catalogue range of its standard energy chain series E2.1 to the new recycled material igumid CG LW. […]

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International Trade and Industrial Fair 2025

GEMS International Trading displayed igus GmbH's products, plastic bearings and guides, energy chain systems and cables and drive technology, at the 21st International Trade and Industrial Fair 2025 held at Karachi Expo Centre from August 23 to 25, 2025.



News

For less than €50,000*: igus presents humanoid robot Iggy Rob

07. May 2025

Humanoid robots are on the verge of revolutionising the industry. While previous systems are very expensive, motion plastics specialist igus is now offering its first humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, as a low-cost solution. For €47,999, it supports companies in industrial production, service or with transport tasks. […]

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News

igus launches wear-resistant plain bearing range without PTFE

30. April 2025

Just in time for Hannover Messe, igus is announcing a breakthrough: the material developers in Cologne have succeeded in producing the established polymer plain bearings from the iglidur G, iglidur X and iglidur H series, which are used in machines, systems and vehicles worldwide, without PTFE. […]

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News

igus wins ASME Award for e-loop cable management system

15. May 2025

igus is proud to announce that its e-loop modular cable carrier has been selected as the winner of the 2025 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Woelfel Best Mechanical Engineering Achievement (BMEA) Award. The award was officially presented at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) on May 6, […]

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Textile Asia 2025 Exhibition Textile Asia 2025 Exhibition Textile Asia 2025 Exhibition Textile Asia 2025 Exhibition

April 12-14, 2025
Textile Asia 2025 Exhibition, held at the Expo Centre in Karachi, Pakistan from April 12 to 14, 2025, under the 'e-Commerce Gateway Pakistan' initiative and supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council, became South Asia's Largest Textile Conference. The event brought together over 67,000 trade visitors and 500 companies from more than 20 countries that showcased advanced technologies and innovative products.

GEMS International Trading exhibited igus GmbH’s products in Hall 4 of the Expo Centre. The stall attracted large number of visitors from the textile industry that showed their interest in the application of igus products, echains, cables, bearings, and linear guides in textile machines. Visitors from other sectors and students from different universities also showed their interest and were give introduction of igus and its products. The event helped the exhibitor in not only creating awareness about igus products among the visitors but also in generating leads for future sales. Existing customers also visited the stall and showed interest in other products as well.



Cranes

Reduce costs for indoor cranes by up to 40% with new igus glide-chain

07. March 2025

motion plastics specialist develops lightweight energy chain for simple gliding applications with long travels.
igus has developed a new cost-effective energy chain, the glide-chain, specifically for gliding applications such as indoor cranes. (Source: igus GmbH) The energy chain specialist igus is presenting […]

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Gears

Types of gears: how they work and where to use them

02. April 2024

Gears are an essential component of machines across near-countless industries and applications. Gears are circular mechanisms consisting of evenly spaced teeth that mesh with the teeth of other gears to transfer rotational force. Two or more gears meshed in sequence is referred to as a gear train or transmission. […]

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Polymer Bearing

igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings

13. May 2024

igus® polymer bearings have been produced in iglidur® materials for over 50 years. The standard range of moulded iglidur® bearings is extensive, however, not every requirement conforms to the standard range. So, igus® introduced stock materials. This allows customers to machine components that are outside […]

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Cables

igus offers a record guarantee of four years on cables

08. January 2024

If cables break, machines and systems come to a standstill. However, companies couldn’t be sure how long a cable would last—until igus solved the problem. Ten years ago, igus became the first industrial company in the world to introduce a 36-month guarantee on moving cables. Just in time for the SPS 2023 […]

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March 1-3, 2024
GEMS International Trading recently participated in 26th Textile Asia Fair held at th Karachi Expo Centre and exhibited products of igus GmbH, Germany. Textile Asia Textile Machinery Exhibition is the most promising and enduring biannual Textile Industry Show in Pakistan. The three day fair was held from March 1 to March 3, 2024.



Motion Plastic Blog

Yes, we can PPAP car parts & other things you should know about igus® automotive solutions

Avory Brookins | 01. September 2021

If you’re familiar with igus®, then you probably already know that we engineer and manufacture grease-free plastic bearings and linear slides for use in various automotive applications, including seats, hinges, foot pedals, windshield wipers and convertible tops. But one crucial element that we don’t talk about enough is our […]

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Plain bearings

Plain bearings – advantages and disadvantages at a glance

Lars Butenschön | 18. March 2022

You are faced with the decision to use a plain bearing, but you are not sure whether this is really the better choice compared to rolling bearings? Why not leave everything alone and simply do without a bearing? This post is intended to help you make that decision, in addition to providing a preview of what questions […]

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November 28-30, 2023
The 17th Build Asia Exhibition, Pakistan’s number one International Building Machinery and Construction Machinery Show was held at the Expo Centre in Karachi. The three day exhibition was held in five halls with a total indoor area of 15,000 sq m. GEMS International Trading showcased the products of igus, Germany which included e-chains, cables and bearings. Potential and existing customers visited the stall and showed interest in the motion plastics presented at the stall under the motto "Tech up, Cost down. It's our job".



Energy chains

The 6 best energy chain systems for virtually all applications

jhang | 20. January 2022

Are you looking for a suitable energy chain for your application, but having a hard time finding the right product? Then you are exactly at the right place! In this article, we have compiled for you the 6 best energy chain systems with which you can successfully implement 90% of all applications. We evaluated them […]

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The 24th edition of International Textile Asia Trade Fair which is the most promising and enduring Textile Industry Show in Pakistan was held from March 10 to 12, 2023 at the Expo Centre, Karachi. GEMS International Trading participated in the fair as an exhibitor to display products of igus® GmbH. Representative of more than 100 organizations visited the stall and were informed and updated about the range of igus ® plastics e-chains, flexible cables and bearings.




Customers are generating immediate profits by replacing recirculating ball bearing guides by lubrication-free drylin® linear technology. .

Replace recirculating ball bearing guides and immediately profit from the advantages of the dry operation provided by lubrication-free drylin® linear technology. The product range of lubrication-free igus drylin® linear guides is based on the principle of "gliding instead of rolling". In combination with corrosion-free materials, tribo-optimised iglidurR high performance polymers are used as a sliding surface. drylin® linear guides traverse in dry operation and are thereby maintenance-free and are insensitive to influences such as dirt, water, chemicals, heat or impacts. In addition, they have a very low noise because of the materials used and the special design. With these properties, drylin® linear guides can be used in a wide variety of environments, including extreme ones. The modular system allows for high flexibility with different rail guides and pillow blocks. Compared to linear solutions with rolling elements, the acquisition costs are up to 40% lower and there are no additional operating costs.

Profile guides of the drylin® T type are dimensionally identical to the usual lubricated ball guides. In contrast, noise is reduced with the drylin® T guides, as is the surface pressure due to the larger contact surface between the guide and the profile rail. In the heavy-duty version, the slides have a very firm hold in the carriage body. The drylin® T carriage guides can handle loads up to 14,000N, are extremely resistant to dirt and have a very long service life. "That's another advantage of igus products - they're all lubrication-free and therefore ideal for our application. The customer never has to lubricate, so no dust sticks to the guides and no abrasive paste can form. Replacing recirculating ball bearing guides results in immediate profit from the advantages of the dry operation provided by lubrication-free drylin® linear technology.



 

July 1, 2017

GEMS is now your source for high-performance plastics from igus® for applications in motion increasing service life and reducing cost.

GEMS is now your source for high-performance plastics from igus® for applications in motion increasing service life and reducing cost The igus® GmbH produces machine elements made of high-performance plastics, which are used in the field of movement and are characterized by a long service life and low maintenance (lubrication-free properties). This reduces costs and increases productivity. The product portfolio includes over 100,000 solutions from stock, which are completed by systems and services. The innovative power of igus® is reflected in hundreds of new products and solutions every year.

igus® products are tested intensively to make specific predictions regarding service life in a variety of application scenarios. All products and solutions can be simulated and configured online. In addition, we will provide you with samples for your own tests. Delivery is fast and not restricted by minimum order quantities. For more details about igus, click here.






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