Motion Plastics

Automotive plastics have evolved. Deepti Thore looks at the high-performance Igus motion plastic range.

- Deepti Thore

Igus launched over 180 new products at a “virtual” booth manned at the Igus Motion Plastic Show (IMPS). Aimed at supporting its growth plans, a major chunk of it caters to the automotive industry. Intended to improve technology and reduce costs in the process, motion, or on the move plastics are known to be plastics designed for use as automotive components. They are known to enable manufacturers to enhance both machine and systems quality in the finished product. They are in demand for wide-spread use in a host of automotive components assembly and sub-assembly. They lay the foundation for further advancements and technological improvements in automotive components.

According to Stephen Moreno Simpson, International Group Development, Igus GmbH these products are manufactured in accordance with the company’s guiding principle – plastics for longer life. “Our products are designed with passion to extend the service life of machines and applications, eliminate maintenance and reduce costs,“ he said. Speaking about the potential of motion plastics in the market, Deepak Paul, Managing Director, Igus (India) added, “Having achieved an impressive double-digit growth over the past two decades in India, Igus India’s range of motion plastics with its motto ‘tech up; cost down’ has been widely accepted across all manufacturing industries and units.”