Value proposition

Motion? Plastics!

At igus®, we have been developing and manufacturing tribologically engineered motion plastics for 60 years. We are a family-owned and operated company and remain committed to using our innovative materials to develop creative solutions for customers while exceeding expectations through our quick and reliable service.

Our Mission: Improve all types of motion with motion plastics, while maintaining a carbon-neutral footprint and being the easiest company to work with.

With a focus on e-chain® cable carriers, chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide® dry-running bearings, and drylin® linear bearings and guides, our products are extensively tested in real-world conditions in our 41,000-square-foot testing facility in Germany.

We offer quick and reliable service, with over 80,000 products available from stock in our 350,000-square-foot Rhode Island warehouse and the ability to ship up to 96% of orders within 24 hours. Our team of sales engineers and technical experts are available from 8AM to 8PM, coast to coast, providing on-site assistance and engineering services. We also offer complimentary online CAD files and free product samples.


Machine Components, Energy Chain Systems, Plastic Bearings, Linear Guides, Flexible cables, Plastics Fabrication, Custom component machining, 3D printer filaments, and Custom cable harnessing