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about 3 years
Types of port cranes: functions, comparisons, and how to choose

Explore 10+ types of port cranes (RTG, RMG, STS, and more) with comparisons, load capacities, and real-world applications. Learn how to select the best crane for your port.

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over 3 years
Efficient energy supply systems for cranes in steel plants

Read this white paper to learn about the benefits of switching to e-chain® cable carriers as an alternative to festoons for indoor cranes in steel plants.

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over 3 years
What is shore power and why is it important?

Read this blog to learn more about shore power, the rapidly growing alternative to engine power for vehicles idling/at berth.

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over 3 years
Polymer Ball Bearings vs. Metal Ball Bearings

This white paper examines the benefits of plastic ball bearings over metallic ball bearings, including reduced cost and weight, and eliminating the need for consistent external lubrication.

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over 3 years
Important success factors for dry-running bearings in construction machinery

Choosing between plastic and metal bearings for construction machinery is a decision many manufacturers have to make. This white paper examines the benefits plastic bearings provide over metal.

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over 3 years
Can construction machinery manufacturers rely on plastic bearings?

Metal vs plastic is always a hot topic when it comes to bearings in construction machinery. This blog takes a look at the topic, and talks about why plastic bearings are a viable alternative to metal.

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over 3 years
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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over 3 years
Replacing top drive service loops with modular cable carriers

Using service loops in top drives can lead to costly downtime and repairs. With e-loop® cable carriers from igus®, installation and maintenance become quick and easy thanks to its modular design.

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over 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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over 3 years
Making underwater welding safer with robotics

Underwater welding is highly dangerous, but it doesn''t need to be. This blog will go over some of the ways robotics and automation can make the profession not only safer but more efficient as well.

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about 4 years
Hydraulic A-Frame on Ship with Polymer Bearings Provides Maximum Freedom of Movement

The founder of a boat company developed a hydraulic A-Frame called the Linkage System for 180 degree range of motion using self-lubricating, polymer bearings

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over 4 years
iglide® Polymer Bearings for the Construction Industry

iglide® bearings are designed with materials that offer various advantages over metal, and can bear the tough environment of the construction 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
GKF shafting onesheet

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almost 5 years ago
6 ways material handling robots can be improved with plastic bearings

Designing a material handling robot? Read this blog post to learn how dry-tech components from igus can help yours run maintenance-free.

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about 5 years
What Is DNV Type Approval?

In this blog post, you''ll learn what DNV type approval is and how it relates to igus flexible cables.

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over 5 years
igus® YE-42 Hybrid e-chain® for Aerial Lifts

Learn more about the e-chain® hybrid cable carrier YE here: https://www.igus.com/info/overview-system-ye Or contact an igus® expert here: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus The e-chain® hybrid cab

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over 5 years
60 seconds with igus® – Oil & Gas – Special Report – e-loop®

Discover igus® solutions for oil & gas machinery here: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-oil-and-gas?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=quicklink And learn more about e-loop here: https://www.igus.com/in

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over 5 years
Shore power reengineered – the igus® Mobile Shore Power Outlet

For more information on the iMSPO, contact an igus® expert here: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus igus® has developed a new mobile shore power outlet for container terminals called the iMSPO. Th

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over 5 years
60 seconds with igus® – Oil & Gas – Episode 6

Discover igus® solutions for oil & gas machinery here: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-oil-and-gas?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=quicklink And learn more about e-chain® here: https://www.igus.com/

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over 5 years
60 seconds with igus® – Oil & Gas – Episode 5

Discover igus® solutions for oil & gas machinery here: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-oil-and-gas?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=quicklink And learn more about e-loop here: https://www.igus.com/in

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