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2 days ago
Lead screws for vertical machine tool axes: load, self-locking, and sizing

Gravity turns a vertical lead screw into a load-bearing element. See how lead, self-locking, and surface pressure shape a worked Z-axis design.

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9 days ago
How to measure belt tension: three methods and when to use each

Incorrect belt tension wears belts and destroys bearings. Compare hand, force-deflection, and sonic belt tension meter methods — and when to check.

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22 days ago
Telescopic rails vs. linear guides: which one does your application need?

Telescopic rail or linear guide? Compare travel, load capacity, accuracy, and duty cycle, plus five questions that settle the choice for your machine.

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27 days ago
Controlling a gantry robot with one smart controller

Gantry motor control doesn't need to be complicated. View this infographic to see how it can be done with just one motor controller.

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27 days ago
Custom Lead Screw Manufacturing Is Now In-House at igus®

Learn more about igus® in-house lead screw production: https://www.igus.com/lead-screws/acme-screw-production Contact a lead screw expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec igus® ACME lead screw production is now up and running in East Providence, Rhode Island — expanding our stock offering from 10 dimensions to 22, all made in the USA. In-house machining means custom journals, keyways, and threaded ends are produced under the same roof, for shorter lead times and competitive pricing. #leadscrews #linearmotion #domesticmanufacturing #dryspin #igus

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27 days ago
How lead screws improve pick-and-place accuracy in packaging robots

Lead screws set pick-and-place accuracy in packaging robots. See where they belong in the cell and how dryspin technology performs without grease.

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about 2 months ago
Reduce downtime in packaging machines with maintenance-free linear motion

Discover how self-lubricating lead screws eliminate grease points in packaging machines, boosting OEE and lowering total cost of ownership.

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2 months ago
How one motor controller can simplify your entire automation system

Simplify your automation system with one motor controller for stepper, DC, and brushless DC motors. Cut engineering time, inventory, and commissioning.

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2 months ago
Why polymer bearings are the preferred choice for medical and laboratory equipment

See how maintenance-free polymer bearings keep medical and lab equipment clean, quiet, and reliable, with no grease or relubrication needed.

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2 months ago
Motion systems for industrial automation

Discover how maintenance-free drylin® linear systems, motors, and controllers reduce downtime, noise, and maintenance costs in industrial automation.

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2 months ago
igus® solutions for cantilever RMG cranes

Browse this infographic to discover how igus products can improve cantilever RMG crane design.

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2 months ago
igus® inc – drylin® Linear Systems & dryspin® Lead Screws Expansion Report THREE

Configure your own dryspin® lead screw: https://drylin-leadscrew-configurator.igus.tools/requirements?server=2&l=en&c=US Learn more about dryspin lead screws: https://www.igus.com/lead-screws Contact a dryspin expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=8a7e5e6e-a580-4f4e-9c29-db8fa17545ec In the latest video update regarding the igus® lead screw facility, dryspin® Product Manager Sean Fournier covers every new change — from setting up the final machines needed for manufacturing to bringing in nearly 50 tons of lead screw stock, ready to ship across the country.

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3 months ago
Maintenance-free dryspin® lead screw assemblies improve precision in robotic surgery

Read this application story to learn how SS Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is using dryspin lead screw assemblies to transform the future robotic surgery.

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4 months ago
Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion systems

Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion? See how energy savings, precision, and duty cycle decide where the switch pays off—and where it doesn't.

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4 months ago
5 challenges of linear motion on boats — and how to solve them

Why do linear motion systems fail at sea? Learn about the 5 challenges facing these systems and how to overcome them with dry-running componentry.

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4 months ago
Hygienic, grease-free drylin® systems for food and medical applications

Eliminate contamination risk in regulated machinery. Learn how drylin® FDA-compliant linear guides deliver hygienic, grease-free, washdown-ready performance.

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4 months ago
Marine motion without hydraulics

Explore how corrosion-resistant lead screw actuators are replacing hydraulic systems in marine applications — delivering precision, durability, and near-zero maintenance.

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5 months ago
Engineering linear actuators for extreme cold

Learn how to engineer linear actuators that stay reliable at -40°F. A practical guide to cold-resistant plastics, motors, and electronics for sub-zero applications.

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5 months ago
The linear bearing decision engineers get wrong: why sliding bearings deserve a second look

Engineers keep defaulting to ball bearings — but in dusty, wet, or food-grade environments, that choice may be costing them. Here's when sliding wins.

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6 months ago
ACME vs. trapezoidal lead screws: everything you need to know

ACME & trapezoidal lead screws; nearly identical, yet with vital differences. Read the blog to learn about these similarities and differences.

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6 months ago
The influence of temperature on polymer lead screw nuts

Discover how polymer lead screw nuts maintain reliability in extreme temperatures. This blog explores the science of iglide® thermoplastics and how to select the right material for continuous or short-term thermal loads.

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