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The igus® Story Part 2: Expansion, Automation & the 21st Century

Read part two of the fascinating history of igus®, which focuses on international expansion and the development of several innovative product lines, including automation.

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What the Heck is a Linear Plain Bearing?

Read this post to learn about the differences between linear plain bearings and recirculating ball bearings for linear motion applications.

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Plastic bike bearings: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable

Discover the advantages of plastic plain bearings for bikes. Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, these bearings offer a longer service life compared to metal alternatives. Read on to learn more!

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Can 3D Printers Replace Machine Tools?

Read about how 3D printers and machine tools compare in sustainability, accuracy and productivity.

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How to calculate iglide® bearing lifetime

Watch as iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang walks through how to use our free online bearing lifetime calculator and explains all the tool's features.

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60 seconds with igus® – Oil & Gas – Episode 3

Visit https://www.igus.com/oilandgas to learn more! In this episode, Oil and Gas Industry Manager Jason Freed answers, “What is the water absorption rate of plastic e-chain® cable carriers?” You're in

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Designing drylin® linear bearing systems faster

Try out the drylin® linear guides configurator here: https://www.igus.com/iglidurConf/Iglidur/Step1 Did you know that igus® offers a free online configurator and lifetime calculator for its linear gui

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igus® e-chain® solutions for bucket-wheel stacker reclaimers

Learn more about our high-performance plastic solutions for the bulk material handling industry here: https://www.igus.com/info/bulk-material-handling-equipment Interested in more bulk material handli

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Bearings—Past, Present, and Future

Read about the long and fascinating history behind bearing technology, along with some of the exciting innovations the future has in store.

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How Do Plastic Bearings & Bushings Reduce Noise in Automobiles?

Read about how plastic plain bearings play an essential role in the development and production of quieter vehicles, both inside and out.

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What Is a Roller Chain and When Do You Need It?

Read about how the rol-e-chain® from igus® overcomes the technical boundaries of typical gliding cable carriers by instead rolling for long travels.

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What Makes Each Cable Jacket Material Different?

Read about the differences and specific benefits between the different cable jacket materials: PVC, PUR, and TPE.

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6 Easy Tips for Maintaining Your Car While Working From Home

Read these 6 easy tips for maintaining your car while working from home & save yourself from a potential headache when finally starting your car.

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60 seconds with igus® – Oil & Gas – Episode 2

Visit https://www.igus.com/oilandgas to learn more! Can engineered plastic e-chain® cable carriers set on fire? In this episode, Oil and Gas Industry Manager Jason Freed puts one to the test.

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Which Shaft Material is Best for My Application?

Read about the various shaft materials available for linear bearings, and how each one is designed to meet specific application requirements.

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What is single pair ethernet and is it here to stay?

Read about single pair ethernet, the exciting new emerging technology in the field of industrial cables that will reduce installation space & lower cost.

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Guidefast® System Installation on a crane girder

This video walks through the installation of an igus® guidefast® trough on a crane girder. Click here to learn more about guidefast®: https://www.igus.com/info/energy-chains-guide-troughs

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Not All Loads are Created Equal Part 1

Learn about the different type of surface loads that can impact your bearing, and how to properly identify the right bearing material based upon load type.

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Bronze bearings over plastic bearings? Think again

Self-lubricating iglide® plastic bearings from igus® offer many advantages over bronze bearings.

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60 seconds with igus® – Oil & Gas – Episode 1

Is igus engineered polymer tough enough for your application? Oil and Gas Industry Manager, Jason Freed answers the question “are igus engineered polymer energy chains strong enough for my machine?”

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6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 2 – Motor Cables

Access our cable price check here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-price-check Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Watch now for more information.

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