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over 3 years
Hold the Cheese? Not for This Busy Iowa Production Plant

In this customer story, read about how a plant switched from a stainless steel cable chain to a plastic igus® energy chain to avoid downtimes.

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over 3 years
Zap! igus® delta robot chosen for non-chemical weeding

A new automated robot utilizing igus delta robots offers a non-chemical way to eliminate weeds from crop fields, reducing waste and lessening environmental impact.

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almost 4 years ago
This robot sells chocolates

Read this application story to learn how Belgian chocolate shop Roose''s Chocolate World is employing an igus® robolink® robot to package chocolate for customers.

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almost 4 years ago
dryspin® Lead Screws Optimized for Lane Adjustments in the Packaging Industry

Check out our blog on format adjustments in the packaging industry here: https://toolbox.igus.com/motion-plastics-blog/format-adjustments-in-packaging-machines Learn about igus® lead screw efficiency

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almost 4 years ago
Food manufacturing made better with robotics

Read this blog to learn about how automation can be applied to the food industry to increase production, adapt to global events such as Covid, and improve worker safety.

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almost 4 years ago
A robot is the cook here: How a Canadian start-up is rethinking gastronomy

Learn how Canadian company Roboeatz is utilizing various igus® components in their fully autonomous kitchen, where everything is prepared and cooked by a robot.

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almost 4 years ago
Are lubricants really needed for format adjustments in packaging machines?

This blog covers the advantages of using self-lubricating plastic lead screw nuts over traditional metal lead screw nuts

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about 4 years
igus® Conveyor Rollers for Krones Packaging System

Maintenance-free, self-lubricating conveyor rollers made of high-performance polymers ensure the safe transfer of products in conveyor belt systems.

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about 4 years
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 5: Alfred from Dexai Robotics

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Justin Rooney from Dexai Robotics about their flexible robotic arm (and sous chef), Alfred. Designed with self-lubricating iglide® PRT slewing rings, Alfred uses differ

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about 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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about 4 years
dryspin® Lead Screws for the Packaging Industry | Brief Overview

Check out this blog post to learn more about bronze lead screw nut replacement: https://toolbox.igus.com/motion-plastics-blog/lead-screws-and-polymer-nuts-for-the-packaging-industry-convert-rotary-mo

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about 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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about 4 years
GKF shafting onesheet

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almost 5 years ago
drylin® dryspin® – e7 lead screw nut material

Learn more about dryspin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Contact Nick Isabella here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact iglide® e7 is a special plastic lead screw nut mate

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about 5 years
Still Using Metal Ball Bearings in Packaging Equipment? Consider This Maintenance-Free Alternative

What if I told you there''s a dry-running, lightweight polymer alternative to metal ball bearings? Well, you better believe it because this type of solution does exist! Learn all about it here.

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over 5 years
Pack Expo 2020 Walk through – iglide® & drylin®

Visit our webpage to learn more about iglide®: https://www.igus.com/info/plain-plastic-bearings And more about drylin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview You can also conten

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over 5 years
Why Are Plastic Components Ideal for the Packaging and Food Industries?

In this post, learn why igus® plastic components are ideal for the packaging & food industries beyond being dry-running, hygienic & corrosion-resistant.

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over 5 years
The Chocomatic automated chocolate vending machine

Learn more about the igus® robolink here: https://www.igus.com/info/robotic-arm-and-components The Chocomatic is an automatic chocolate vending machine! The machine is equipped with an igus® robotic

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over 5 years
FDA-Compliant Magnetic Plastics to Keep Food Safe During Manufacturing

Read this blog to learn why magnetic plastic materials are crucial for the food industry, and discover a self-lubricating, maintenance-free product that helps keep food safe from plastic fragments.

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over 5 years
Designing a Pivot For Outdoor Heavy Duty Environments & Agriculture Webinar

Nick Van Tol discusses 3 things to consider when designing a true maintenance-free pivot for your outdoor application. Check it out today!

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almost 6 years ago
Do plain bearings with large wall thicknesses offer advantages inside heavy-duty applications?

Do plain bearings with large wall thicknesses offer advantages inside heavy-duty applications? I say no. Here''s why.

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