Shizu Yamaguchi

about 2 years

Revolutionizing the pipe industry: Parmerit and igus team up to reduce downtime

Explore the intersection of automation and the pipe industry with Parmerit''s robotics and igus'' cable management solutions.

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almost 4 years ago

Sliding vs Rolling: Benefits of Plastic Linear Bearings

Learn about the advantages of implementing plastic linear plain bearings into applications as well as how to correctly do so. Optionally, watch the webinar, complete with informational slides.

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about 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

An Introduction to Self-Aligning Plain Bearings

Self-aligning refers to the fact that the bearing can handle various types of motion, such as tilting, oscillating and linear motion, not just axial in the case of a rotating shaft.

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over 4 years

How Does a Slew Ring Work?

Two concentric rings make up the main structure of a slewing bearing. The outer ring usually lies flat against a motionless surface and is screwed into place via evenly spaced mounting holes.

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over 4 years

How to Make a Linear Actuator Move Faster

For screw-driven linear actuators, change the lead screw's pitch to increase speed. For example, instead of using a standard 10x2 pitch, increase it to 10x5, 10x10 or even 10x50.

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almost 5 years ago

How to Measure Bearings

Whether you are looking to replace an old bearing or seeking out extras to have on hand, knowing how to measure your bearings beforehand is important and can save you some hassle.

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almost 5 years ago

Plastic vs Metal Self-aligning Bearings

More design options, differing motion & no rust. See how igus® self-aligning bearings compare to its metal bearing counterparts in this one-page infographic.

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almost 5 years ago

drylin® Decision Tree: How to Choose Your Linear System

From linear bearings & slides to fully assembled actuators and gantries, this decision tree will help you find the linear system you are searching for.

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