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over 4 years
How are chainflex® cables compliant with NFPA 79?

In this blog post, we'll explain 7 ways that chainflex® cables meet the requirements of the relevant sections in NFPA 79 that address cables used in flexing applications.

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over 4 years
Don’t Sweat It: Self-lubricating Compound Polymer Bearings for Fitness Equipment Are Maintenance-fre

In this blog post, we will explore the main advantages of self-lubricating compound polymer bearings most relevant to the fitness equipment industry.

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over 4 years
Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist

In this blog post, we'll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how self-lubricating plastic parts help to shorten that checklist.

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over 4 years
Lead Screws and Polymer Nuts for the Packaging Industry

Leads screws with metal nuts may have been your go-to solution in the past, but opting for high-performance polymers in the future could increase the service life of your application. Learn more here.

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over 4 years
How to choose the right wear ring for your application

Slot design, fixing groove depth and width, and material all play an important role in the performance and lifetime of your wear ring.

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over 4 years
The Pros and Cons of Plastic Bearings

Some cons of using plastic bearings include that they cannot handle extreme load capacities, extreme temperatures or high rotations per minute. Pros include the ability to handle edge loads and more.

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over 4 years
What is a cable bend radius and why is it important?

Time and again we talk about the bend radius of our energy chains and cables. Here, we will take a closer look at what that means exactly and why the bend radius is so important.

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over 4 years
How high temperatures affect plastic plain bearings

At what point are temperatures "too high" for plastic plain bearings? You could check the material''s data sheet, but that info is usually an approximate figure applied under certain conditions.

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over 4 years
Why do we guarantee the service life of chainflex® cables?

A cable lifetime guarantee based off of data from decades of extensive testing reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime and makes it easier to plan for cable replacements.

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over 4 years
Why does a plastics company manufacture cables?

Realizing our customers needed a flexible cable solution that could withstand a variety of movements, igus® decided to design and test cable series – and chainflex® CF1 was born.

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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
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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almost 5 years ago
How to recognize left hand vs right hand threads in lead screws

The thread cutting direction right or left can be easily determined with a visual inspection. In this blog post, learn how you can tell difference.

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about 5 years
Put to the test: Are engineered plastic bearings resistant to Skydrol LD-4?

We placed two test specimens made of engineered plastic materials in 100% concentrated Skydrol LD-4 hydraulic fluid for 1,000 hours at room temperature. Here''s what happened.

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about 5 years
What is Lean management and how does it work?

Lean management helps increase the efficiency of your business by eliminating waste and other non-value-added operations. And it''s easy to implement - just follow these 5 Lean principles.

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