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about 5 years
What Is iglide®? And, What Does It Do Better Than POM?

In this post, learn about how to look at the true cost of bearings and why comparing plastic materials can be a bit more complex than you might think.

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about 5 years
Fly Dry: Thermoplastic Bearings and Linear Slides Within Aircraft Interiors

Read how grease-free plastic bearings & linear slides can not only improve your aircraft interiors, but also improve air travel for your customers.

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about 5 years
On the Road Again: Thermoplastic Bearings & Linear Guides in the RV Industry

In this post from Matt Mowry, read about how plastic linear bearings play a huge role RV systems & applications.

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about 5 years
Q&A With Dave Spence: “It’s Aviation for the Automotive.”

Read about igus® has supported the automotive industry for decades, supplying engineers with durable components, from Dave Spence, UK Automotive Manager.

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over 5 years
The Hidden Costs of Bearing Systems & Assemblies

Read about the hidden costs associated with parts that require lubrication, and how you can avoid them by using self-lubricating plastics.

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over 5 years
Axial Bearings: 2 Cost-Effective Alternatives

Designing a machine or system that requires bearings with axial support? Learn about these incredible cost-saving alternatives you may not have known about.

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over 5 years
Everyone Can Save on Cable Costs. Here’s How

In this post, read about how a local car wash was able to save money & decrease downtimes by switching to chainflex® cables via our new Price Check system.

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over 5 years
The Unnecessary Plastic Pollution—How Can We Play a Part?

Read about how igus® has invested in Mura Technology''s recycling programs to provide customers with a sustainable way to dispose of their old plastic parts.

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over 5 years
How To Mount A Motor Onto An igus® Linear Actuator

In this post, read about what data is required when selecting the best motor for your application and how to mount it onto a linear actuator.

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over 5 years
Five Industries That Benefit From Plastic Linear Plain Bearings

In this post, drylin® Product Manager, Matt Mowry, discusses five industries that greatly benefit from dry-running plastic linear plain bearings.

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over 5 years
How Do We Actually Test Our chainflex® Cables?

In this post, we take a deeper dive into the actual ways that we test our cable & how we are able to provide you with accurate service life information.

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over 5 years
3 Tips When Choosing Bearing Dimensions

There are a lot of application factors that can affect your bearing requirements. Read these 3 tips to keep in mind when choosing your bearing dimensions.

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over 5 years
RV slide outs: everything you should know

When designing the ideal RV for your customers, knowing which RV slide-out system will work best is key. In this post, read the differences between each type.

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over 5 years
How Do Plastic Linear Plain Bearings Work Without Lubrication?

In this post, Matt Mowry goes deeper into the construction of plastic linear plain bearings to demonstrate how they work without the need for any lubrication.

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over 5 years
Car Interior: 3 Areas Where Plastic Ball Bearings are Ideal

In this post, read about the various benefits, both in regard to aesthetics and functionality, that plastic ball bearings can offer when designing a car''s interior.

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over 5 years
Plastic Coupling Rods: Advantages for the Automotive Industry

In this post, read about plastic coupling rods and learn about all of the advantages that they offer for the automotive industry when compared to metal parts.

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over 5 years
Self-Lubricating Ball Bearings Are a No-Brainer

In this post, read about how self-lubricating ball bearings are created and how they outperform metal across a wide range of applications and industries.

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over 5 years
Robot Cable Failures Part 2: What a Relief! Strain Relief, That Is

Read part two of our in-depth series on robot cable failures to learn why strain relief is crucial to preventing cable failure & which options are available.

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over 5 years
How to Make a Lead Screw

Read about how lead screws are made, and the differences between the two manufacturing processes used: thread rolling and thread whirling.

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over 5 years
How to Calculate Surface Pressure for Plain Bearings

Read about the importance of knowing your application''s surface pressure before choosing a bearing and how to calculate this on your own.

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over 5 years
Lose That Extra Weight Quick! The Benefits of Lightweight Linear Bearings

Read about the various benefits behind using lightweight linear bearings within your application, such as increased mobility and reduced costs.

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