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5 days ago
Loading dock shore power: why the cable reel is the weak link

Slip rings are the weak point in loading dock cable reels. See how a slip-ring-free e-spool flex keeps trailer lighting and HVAC powered at the dock.

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21 days ago
Lead screws for vertical machine tool axes: load, self-locking, and sizing

Gravity turns a vertical lead screw into a load-bearing element. See how lead, self-locking, and surface pressure shape a worked Z-axis design.

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27 days ago
How to measure belt tension: three methods and when to use each

Incorrect belt tension wears belts and destroys bearings. Compare hand, force-deflection, and sonic belt tension meter methods — and when to check.

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about 1 month ago
Telescopic rails vs. linear guides: which one does your application need?

Telescopic rail or linear guide? Compare travel, load capacity, accuracy, and duty cycle, plus five questions that settle the choice for your machine.

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about 2 months ago
The supporting movements that decide machine tool reliability

Supporting motion in machine tools: the four families of movement around the cutting process, why they fail, and three questions to ask before the build.

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about 2 months ago
How lead screws improve pick-and-place accuracy in packaging robots

Lead screws set pick-and-place accuracy in packaging robots. See where they belong in the cell and how dryspin technology performs without grease.

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2 months ago
Nylon Bars or Self-Lubricating Plastic: Which Material Should You Choose for Moving Parts?

Nylon or self-lubricating plastic? Compare wear resistance, friction, and moisture performance to pick the right bar stock for your application.

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2 months ago
Is your facility ready for automated material handling? Here’s how to tell

Not sure if your material handling workflow is a good automation candidate? This guide covers which tasks are ready, which robot fits, and where AI and humanoids fit in today.

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3 months ago
How one motor controller can simplify your entire automation system

Simplify your automation system with one motor controller for stepper, DC, and brushless DC motors. Cut engineering time, inventory, and commissioning.

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3 months ago
Why polymer bearings are the preferred choice for medical and laboratory equipment

See how maintenance-free polymer bearings keep medical and lab equipment clean, quiet, and reliable, with no grease or relubrication needed.

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4 months ago
Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion systems

Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion? See how energy savings, precision, and duty cycle decide where the switch pays off—and where it doesn't.

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4 months ago
5 challenges of linear motion on boats — and how to solve them

Why do linear motion systems fail at sea? Learn about the 5 challenges facing these systems and how to overcome them with dry-running componentry.

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5 months ago
The main 5 iglide® polymer bearing materials

The "main 5" iglide® materials are used in nearly 90% of all bearing applications igus® specs. Learn more about the materials in this blog.

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5 months ago
3 things you need to get right when 3D printing gears

Discover the factors that make the difference between a long-lasting 3D-printed gear and unexpected component failure in this blog.

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6 months ago
The linear bearing decision engineers get wrong: why sliding bearings deserve a second look

Engineers keep defaulting to ball bearings — but in dusty, wet, or food-grade environments, that choice may be costing them. Here's when sliding wins.

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6 months ago
Why polymer rollers are replacing metal in packaging lines

Discover why polymer belt rollers have grown in popularity as a replacement for metal rollers in this blog!

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7 months ago
ACME vs. trapezoidal lead screws: everything you need to know

ACME & trapezoidal lead screws; nearly identical, yet with vital differences. Read the blog to learn about these similarities and differences.

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7 months ago
The influence of temperature on polymer lead screw nuts

Discover how polymer lead screw nuts maintain reliability in extreme temperatures. This blog explores the science of iglide® thermoplastics and how to select the right material for continuous or short-term thermal loads.

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7 months ago
Achieve durable, low-friction surfaces with polymer powder coatings

Learn essential design rules for powder coating, from avoiding edge thinning with rounded corners to using suspension holes for 100% surface coverage. Discover how to optimize your components for a uniform, durable finish.

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7 months ago
Motion plastics for hygienic washdown design and CIP success

Discover how grease-free motion plastics can contribute to successful hygienic washdown design in this blog!

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9 months ago
PFAS in Manufacturing: Risks, Regulations, and Alternatives

Read this blog to learn about the risks of PFAS, how they’re used in the industrial world, and the steps companies like igus are taking to minimize the use of PFAS in its products.

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