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Inside the igus® readycable® factory for cable assemblies

Learn more about igus® readycable® here: https://www.igus.com/info/readycable Take a detailed tour of the igus® North American readycable® factory in Rhode Island as Product Manager, Dale Rheaume walk

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igus® works with Chicago Flyhouse

A 75-foot energy chain from igus® was used by Chicago Flyhouse for lifting 28 tons of equipment in an ongoing exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

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How to use the drylin® linear guides configurator

Click here to use the drylin® expert tool: https://drylin-linear-guides-expert.igus.tools/series?l=en&c=US Linear Systems Product Manager, Matt Mowry will you through how to use the linear guides con

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2020 03 23 12 38 igus® DELTA Click Move® control program

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Avoiding Cable Failure – Strain Relief

To learn more about chainflex® cables click here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information For more information on installation services, visit our webpage: https://www.igus.com/info/field-serv

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6 ways to save on cable cost – Episode 1 – Control 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 Saving up to 25% on your control

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Floating Tow Arm – how to compensate for lateral deviation in energy chains

Learn more about the floating tow arm here: https://www.igus.com/info/energy-chains-fta-floatingfmoving-end-com No long travel cable management system is 100% straight. The floating tow arm helps to

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Winning the Crane Cable Management Race with Less Pit Stops

Read about how you can quickly reduce your cable carrier installation time for your crane by up to 80% so that you can keep things on track & running smoothly.

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UL Verified: What It Means and Why It Matters

Read this blog post to learn what UL is, how their verification process works, and how it all benefits consumers.

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Choosing your custom parts manufacturing

Interested in having a custom part created? View this infographic about the various manufacturing methods available from igus® & discover which is best for you.

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Why Do We Offer So Many Online Tools? I Learned from Experience

Many of our customers ask us, "Why do you guys offer so many online tools? Should we use them?" Read a personal experience from our drylin® product manager that taught him the importance of tools.

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FAQ: Engineered Plastic Piston Rings

Read this FAQ to learn more about piston ring applications, the full product range and how we engineer ours made of plastic at igus®.

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Just One More: The Risks of Overfilling Your Cable Carrier

We all have the tendency to try to overfill everything, and cable carriers are no exception. But, if your cables and hoses don''t have enough space, serious electrical and mechanical issues can occur.

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How to Manage Lateral Movement on Long-Travel Energy Chains

This blog post covers how to handle lateral deviations in long travel e-chain applications. It introduces the Floating Tow Arm and describes how it can be implemented to avoid damage & maintenance.

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Stop Spending Millions on Robot Downtime Now

Are you experiencing costly downtime due to robot cable failures? Read how you can put a stop to these costly downtimes right now.

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6 Lesser-Known Benefits of Engineered Plastic Bearings

Many engineers are already aware of some of the incredible benefits that engineered plastic bearings provide. However, here are some you may not know of yet!

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Sliding Bearings: 3 Major Bearing Considerations for Linear Sliding Applications

Making the switch from recirculating ball bearings to polymer-based linear plain bearings can provide many benefits. Ensure that you take these 3 things into consideration.

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Top 10 Strain Relief Mistakes Wreaking Havoc on Your Crane Cables

Blog post explaining the top 10 cable strain relief mistakes that reduce cable lifetime that Crane Industry Manager, Dave Kortkamp sees out in the field.

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What are the Differences Between Simple and Engineered Plastics?

Learn about the differences between simple plastic & engineered plastic bearings so that you can make the best decision possible when choosing a plastic bearing for your application.

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How to make bearing pivots maintenance-free

There are a lot of factors to consider when designing a pivot, but there''s one in particular that''s crucial to achieving a successful, maintenance-free pivot bearing.

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Configure, order and deliver without leaving your home or office

Like many other business at this time, igus® is doing its part and having employees work from home. Learn how igus® is continuing to deliver on-time and how we can help.

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