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igus® Polymer Components & Solutions for the Solar Industry

Internationally, igus® products are used in projects that rely on solar energy. Check out this video to learn more and to see an application example from Egypt.

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almost 4 years ago
A Look Inside drylin® Gantry Robots & the iRC Robot Control Software

Learn more about drylin® gantry robots here: https://www.igus.com/info/gantry-robots Learn more about the igus® robot control system here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-control-system You can also

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Ethernet vs. Fiber Optics: chainflex® Data Cables

Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss your application: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-cont

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e-chain® Cable Carriers: Price to Performance

Learn more about e-chain® here: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Contact igus® here for assistance with your application: https://www.igus.com/info/echain-contact e-chain® cable carriers com

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about 4 years
igus® Vice President discusses 3D printing and the future of additive manufacturing

Design News caught up with Vice President Rick Abbate to talk about why igus has invested in 3D printing, how that service benefits customers, and what the future holds for additive manufacturing.

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about 4 years
Join the outside sales team at igus®!

Join the igus® outside sales team today! Check out open positions here: igus.com/info/company-open-positions Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus Hear from some

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Outside Sales Team – Cindy Mowry

Join the igus® outside sales team today! Check out open positions here: igus.com/info/company-open-positions Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus Hear from Terr

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about 4 years
Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings Chart

IP ratings are the the rating system of the capability of a motor with water resistance and/or dust/other debris. In layman's terms, they rate the seal of the motor.

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Variable Frequency Drive Cables from chainflex® | Brief Overview

Learn more about chainflex® here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information You can also read about how chainflex® motor and servo cables help VFDs operate safely and failure-free: https://tool

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dryspin® automotive brochure

Read our free brochure that details the various application examples, advantages, design, tests and FAQ''s of our dryspin® lead screw technology for the automotive industry.

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about 4 years
Custom Injection-Molded Parts Produced & Shipped Quickly | iglide® Fastline Service

Use Fastline to get custom injection-molded parts shipped to you in a matter of days. Choose from our 17 iglide® bearing materials based on your application.

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about 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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about 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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about 4 years
Request Your igus® iglide® Bearings Sample Box Today!

The iglide® bearings sample box makes it easy for you to choose the best plastic bearing material that meets your application requirements, including FDA compliance, underwater use, and more.

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about 4 years
What are the requirements for an underwater motor?

With a large amount of motors currently on the market, not many are capable of handling submergence underwater. Discover why that is and how you can tell if a motor is suitable for underwater use.

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about 4 years
Quick Highlights from FABTECH 2021

To learn more on how our bushings, energy chains, linear bearings and slides, as well as other products that can extend service life and reduce maintenance on machines, contact igus® here with any que

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about 4 years
VAVE optimization in the automotive industry

VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) is an effective method of improving technology, optimizing processes and reducing costs. Learn how igus parts can help automotive manufacturers do just that.

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about 4 years
drylin® Hybrid Rolling Bearings | Part #WJRM

Learn more about drylin® linear bearings here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Shop drylin® hybrid roller bearings here: https://www.igus.com/drylin/w-profile-guide-pillow-blo

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about 4 years
What are initiator cables and where are they used?

Initiator cables connect control units and different sensors, or, in the case of reversal of the measurement principle, actuators.

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about 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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about 4 years
What is PROFINET FastConnect?

FastConnect technology ensures that a cable can be set down, harnessed, and connected in just a few steps, reducing cable assembly time by up to 46%.

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