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over 5 years
The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Plastic Plain Bearings

In this post, read about the 3 most common misconceptions about bearings, and why you might want to start using them more in your applications.

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over 5 years
What Is Axial Play and How Can You Reduce It?

In this post, read about the lost movement, or backlash, that can occur with threaded nuts made from plastic and how you can reduce the backlash.

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over 5 years
How to Solder On Your Own and Get High Quality Results

In this post, read about how you can solder materials yourself right from home and still produce high-quality results.

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over 5 years
Tips for Gluing Plastic Plain Bearings

In this post, read about why glueing in your plastic bearings may be the only option sometimes, and how you can do this properly.

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over 5 years
Cable Abrasion: What You Should Know

In this post, read about how cable abrasion occurs and why abrasion resistant cables are extremely important for the life of certain applications.

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over 5 years
Ball Screw vs. Lead Screw: How To Choose The Right One

In this post, Matt Mowry, drylin Product Manager, discusses the difference between ball screws and lead screws and when to use each for your application.

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over 5 years
Why are Cables Different Colors?

In this post, we discuss the different color of cables and their outer jackets, and why these colors are important all around the world.

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over 5 years
How Does Moisture Affect Plain Bearings?

In this post, we discuss how moisture can affect metal plain bearings and their installation points, and why plastic materials are often the ideal solution.

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over 5 years
Polymer Ball Bearings Withstand Extreme Heat in Pellet Stove

In this post, we discuss pellet stoves developed by the Koppe company, which are focused on sustainability & use plastic ball bearings in extreme heat.

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almost 6 years ago
Customer Service Makes All the Difference. Here’s How We Stand Out

In this post, Rob Mammone discusses how excellent customer service & attention to customer''s needs can greatly impact the cable carrier buying process.

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almost 6 years ago
This igus® Energy Chain Ran for 18 Years, Despite Harsh Environmental Conditions

In this post, read about an e-chain® roller chain that was placed in an extremely harsh environment, and ran for 18 years without failure.

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almost 6 years ago
Eliminate Unplanned Downtime with Machine Condition Monitoring for Cable Carriers

In this post, learn about how you can completely eliminate unplanned downtime through the use of condition monitoring sensors.

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almost 6 years ago
Slewing Ring Ball Bearings for a Wide Variety of Applications

In this post, learn about slewing ring ball bearings, which combine the rotational capabilities of slewing rings with ball bearing technology.

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almost 6 years ago
Low-Cost Automation Solutions to Keep Workers Safe and Your Business’s Financials in Check

In this post, learn about cost-effective industrial automation solutions and how they can help you increase efficiency while keeping employees safe.

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almost 6 years ago
Why Are There Ethernet Cables With 600V UL?

In this blog post, read about when you should use a 600V cable in your system & why this is especially important to consider when laying down multiple cables.

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almost 6 years ago
Plastic Bearings Prove Resistance to Ecolab Cleaning Agents

In this blog, read about bearings that are made from our hygienic plastic materials & why they are chemically resistant to Ecolab cleaning agents.

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almost 6 years ago
Limited Installation Space? Here’s How to Guide Your Cables

Having issues with guiding cables in a small space? In this post, learn how to solve this issue by using chainflex flexible cable.

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almost 6 years ago
What Effects Does Electromobility Have on the Machine Tool Industry?

In this post, learn about how electromobility has changed the ways we approach design and why highly-engineered plastic components are the most ideal.

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almost 6 years ago
Need Cables for Machinery in a Cold Environment? Here’s What You Should Consider First

In this post, read about machinery that is operating in extremely cold environments & how chainflex® cables can help you avoid cable failures.

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almost 6 years ago
What Is the Maximum Tensile Strain of a Cable?

In this post, read about the maximum tensile strength of a cable within certain applications, and how chainflex® cables can help solve a lot of tension issues.

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almost 6 years ago
chainflex® Flexible Cables Used at Great Heights

In this post, read about what happens when cable is used at large heights, like port & terminal cranes, and how chainflex® cables can help avoid a standstill.

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