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. Read Article
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. Read Article
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. Read Article
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. Read Article
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. Read Article
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. Read Article
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. Read Article
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. View Infographic
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. View Infographic