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over 4 years
triflex® R: Robot Dresspacks for Multi-Axis Robots

Learn more about triflex® R here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-dresspack-retraction-systems Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss your robotic application: https://www.igus.com/info/

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over 4 years
igus® works with AlpinaTec: Cable & Carriers for Space Debris Radar Technology

Learn more about e-chains® here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers And more about chainflex® here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information You can also contact us here to discuss solu

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over 4 years
Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist

In this blog post, we'll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how self-lubricating plastic parts help to shorten that checklist.

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over 4 years
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 1: R Theta Bot from 72 Concepts

In this episode, hosts Avory Brookins and Adam Spacht sit down with Josh Scott of 72 Concepts, a custom engineering company out of Houston, Texas. The trio discuss the company''s machine-tending device called the R Theta Bot, which was developed for engineers looking for a cost-effective solution with just enough speed and precision. Later on in the conversation, the group dives deeper into the world of automation and Industry 4.0 as a whole.

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over 4 years
Join the outside sales team at igus®! (30s)

Join the igus® outside sales team today! Check out open positions here: igus.com/info/company-open-positions Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus Hear from some

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over 4 years
dryspin® Lead Screws for the Packaging Industry | Brief Overview

Check out this blog post to learn more about bronze lead screw nut replacement: https://toolbox.igus.com/motion-plastics-blog/lead-screws-and-polymer-nuts-for-the-packaging-industry-convert-rotary-mo

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over 4 years
Lead Screws and Polymer Nuts for the Packaging Industry

Leads screws with metal nuts may have been your go-to solution in the past, but opting for high-performance polymers in the future could increase the service life of your application. Learn more here.

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over 4 years
How to choose the right wear ring for your application

Slot design, fixing groove depth and width, and material all play an important role in the performance and lifetime of your wear ring.

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over 4 years
The Pros and Cons of Plastic Bearings

Some cons of using plastic bearings include that they cannot handle extreme load capacities, extreme temperatures or high rotations per minute. Pros include the ability to handle edge loads and more.

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over 4 years
GKF shafting onesheet

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over 4 years
drylin® Limit Switches FAQ | Low-Cost Automation

In this video, drylin® Product Specialist Matt Rozzero discusses your options for limit switches and shows you how to attach one to a ZLW linear actuator. Shop limit switches here: https://www.igus.c

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over 4 years
What is a cable bend radius and why is it important?

Time and again we talk about the bend radius of our energy chains and cables. Here, we will take a closer look at what that means exactly and why the bend radius is so important.

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over 4 years
How high temperatures affect plastic plain bearings

At what point are temperatures "too high" for plastic plain bearings? You could check the material''s data sheet, but that info is usually an approximate figure applied under certain conditions.

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almost 5 years ago
Winners of 2020 ROIBOT awards

ROIBOT Awards for innovative solutions with low cost automation and robotics. Have you optimized your applications with igus® automation components? Then apply now for the 2022 ROIBOT awards! To

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almost 5 years ago
Automotive Solutions with igubal® Self Aligning Bearings Webinar

Learn what igubal® self-aligning bearings are, what makes them ideal for automotive applications, & how igus® can support you throughout the design process.

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almost 5 years ago
iglide® GKF Corrosion-Resistant Shaft Surface | Brief Overview

Introducing GKF shafting – a gas-nitrided shaft surface that is 3x more corrosion-resistant than zinc, metal & nickel plating. Watch to learn more about GKF.

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almost 5 years ago
Why do we guarantee the service life of chainflex® cables?

A cable lifetime guarantee based off of data from decades of extensive testing reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime and makes it easier to plan for cable replacements.

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almost 5 years ago
e-chain® Smart Plastics Demonstration: Preventative Maintenance & Condition Monitoring

Learn more about smart plastics here: https://www.igus.com/info/smart-plastics Contact igus® here with any questions or to request an in-person or virtual smart plastics demo: https://www.igus.com/in

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almost 5 years ago
drylin® Stainless Steel Industrial Components | Brief Overview

More on drylin® linear bearings and slides here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss stainless steel solutions for your applica

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almost 5 years ago
Why does a plastics company manufacture cables?

Realizing our customers needed a flexible cable solution that could withstand a variety of movements, igus® decided to design and test cable series – and chainflex® CF1 was born.

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almost 5 years ago
igus® Polymer Components & Solutions for the Solar Industry

Internationally, igus® products are used in projects that rely on solar energy. Check out this video to learn more and to see an application example from Egypt.

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