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In-depth technical papers written with the engineer in mind. Including data direct from the igus® test lab

almost 3 years ago
e-chain® with steel-rope guide as an alternative to a busbar?

While busbars are a common solution for energy transfer in moving applications across long distances, the autoglide 5 from igus is a worthy alternative that offers features not possible with busbars.

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almost 3 years ago
History of 3D Printing

Learn about the history of 3D printing — including recent innovations to existing methods and new methods altogether — with this ebook.

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almost 3 years ago
The IIoT – Establishing a digital connection between industrial machines

As the world becomes more closely connected through the internet, industrial machines and technology need to keep pace. The IIoT not only makes this possible, but easy to do. This white paper will examine exactly how the IIoT works, and just a few of the many ways it can be implemented across various industries to save time and money and increase reliability.

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about 3 years
Influence of Vibration on Machine Tools Vibration Behavior of e-chain® Systems

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about 3 years
Cable guiding in vertical drilling rigs: From service loop to e-loop®

Cable Management Under Adverse Conditions: e-loop® as a Versatile Problem Solver. Learn more about the whitepaper.

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about 3 years
e-chain® cable carrier trends and updates

Today, e-chain® cable carriers are a standard machine part throughout automation technology. As varied as chains are, there are technology trends and customer preferences that remain the same across industries. Read the whitepaper to learn more.

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about 3 years
Toothed Belt Drive or Lead Screw Drive: How Do I Choose the Right Linear Actuator?

Toothed Belt Drive or Lead Screw Drive: How Do I Choose the Right Linear Actuator? Read the whitepaper to learn more.

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about 3 years
When to Use Plastic Linear Bearings & Linear Guides or Recirculating Ball Systems

Linear bearings are machine elements that perform a linear movement. Rolling or sliding elements transmit the forces that occur. In this white paper, two linear guide concepts are compared: sliding on plastics as well as rolling by means of rolling elements made of steel balls. Both linear plain bearings and linear ball bearings take over the guidance and positioning in classic mechanical engineering as well as in automation. But when should we use a plastic plain bearing and a rolling bearing with steel balls? Read this whitepaper to learn more.

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about 3 years
iglide® vs. Conventional Plastics: Plain Bearing Materials Comparison

In contrast to a few years ago, people today ask themselves less and less whether they should replace a metal plain bearing with a plastic one. Plain bearings made of plastics or plastic compounds have long since taken root in almost all areas of industry and daily consumption. Plain bearings made of plastic ensure durable and high-quality door hinges in cars, regulate the flow of aggressive chemicals in industrial fittings, or support the loading area of dump trucks. Read the whitepaper to learn more.

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about 3 years
The Rise of Low Cost Automation eBook

In this eBook, read about all of the latest trends and technologies in the automation and robotics industry, and how they can be especially beneficial for engineers looking to automate their processes

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about 3 years
RBTX Marketplace White Paper

Read this white paper to learn more about the RBTX robotics marketplace!

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over 3 years
Breaking the (Injection) Mold: 3D Printing Whitepaper

Read this whitepaper comparing the wear rates of 3D printed components vs. injection molded components

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over 3 years
How Smart Plastics Decrease Plant Downtime While Ensuring Process Conformity Through IIoT

Read this whitepaper to learn about how smart plastics can decrease plant downtime while ensuring process conformity through industrial IOT

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over 3 years
CE Certification in Commerce

Read this whitepaper to learn about the CE certification in commerce in the European Economic area and in global exports and how it relates to our chainflex® flexible cables

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over 3 years
Plastic Bearings Tolerance Whitepaper

Read this whitepaper to learn everything you''ll need to know about our iglide® plain plastic bearings in regards to tolerance, assembly, measurement and more!

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over 3 years
Cable management for six-axis robots

Read this white paper to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of cable management for six-axis robots.

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about 7 years
e-spool®: The next generation of the cable reel

The igus® e-spool is an alternative to traditional cable reels, which are used to guide cables and hoses in confined spaces. The e-spool system can guide several cables or media lines, including power

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almost 9 years ago
Ready to replace your older PTFE lined bearings?

Compare how drylin® performs compared to bearings which use a PTFE-based, bonded liner, in both wear and friction testing.

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almost 9 years ago
Plastic Bearings Have Staying Power

In this white paper, uncover common misconceptions and learn the true reliability of tribologically-optimized plastic bearings.

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almost 9 years ago
White Paper – True Cost of Bearing Lubrication

This white paper explains how much it actually costs to lubricate a ball bearing and the cost saving benefits of switching to a self-lubricating plastic bearing.

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almost 9 years ago
Maximizing Shaft and Bearing Lifetimes in Agricultural Machinery

Explore different processes of surface treating shaft materials and examine the effects on wear behavior of plain bearings in agriculture applications.

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