over 4 years

Put to the test: Are engineered plastic bearings resistant to Skydrol LD-4?

We placed two test specimens made of engineered plastic materials in 100% concentrated Skydrol LD-4 hydraulic fluid for 1,000 hours at room temperature. Here''s what happened.

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over 4 years

What is Lean management and how does it work?

Lean management helps increase the efficiency of your business by eliminating waste and other non-value-added operations. And it''s easy to implement - just follow these 5 Lean principles.

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over 4 years

How igus® products help de-icing vehicles protect the lives of airline passengers

Frost, ice & snow collecting on airplanes can quickly compromise passenger safety. Luckily, de-icing vehicles help remove the build-up. Here, learn more about the de-icing process & how igus can help.

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over 4 years

What are the differences between flame-retardant and halogen-free TPE outer jackets?

Flame-retardant and halogen-free TPE are very robust materials that igus uses in high-end cables meant for challenging applications. But what are the differences between the two? Find out here.

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over 4 years

Prevent unplanned downtime and machine failures with “smart” plastic bearings

Last year, igus® developed an intelligent bearing with high-performance plastics to alert system operators of excessive wear before a machine failure happens.

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over 4 years

Why Are Cable Conductors Made of Copper?

Have you ever wondered why most cable conductors are made of copper and not another conductive material, like silver, gold or aluminum? And what''s up with gold-plated plugs? Discover the answers here.

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over 4 years

How Plastic Linear Bearings and Bushings Can Really Float Your Boat

The market for private watercraft is exploding. Take advantage of the opportunity by designing grease-free, corrosion-resistant systems for your powerboats. Here''s how igus can help you do that.

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over 4 years

Are UV Disinfection Robots Here to Stay?

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an increase in demand for UV disinfection robots, but will the momentum keep up after things return back to normal? Find out here.

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over 4 years

What Is a Hybrid Cable?

Similar to a hybrid car, which combines two different types of engines, the hybrid cable combines two different types of cable and is usually used in servo drive systems. Learn more here.

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over 4 years

What’s the Difference Between a Servo Cable and Motor Cable?

Electrical engineers often work with motor cables and servo cables, which both supply motors with electrical energy. But what exactly are the differences between the two cables? Find out here.

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over 4 years

What Is DNV Type Approval?

In this blog post, you''ll learn what DNV type approval is and how it relates to igus flexible cables.

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almost 5 years ago

How to Cost-Effectively Automate a CNC Machine

In this blog post, learn about low cost automation solutions and other tools from igus that make it easy to cost-effectively automate your CNC machine.

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