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over 6 years
drylin® W linear bearing – assembly, disassembly, & replacement

Learn more about drylin® W: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-guides-drylin-w-overview Wondering how to remove and reinstall your drylin® W bearing liners? What about how to ensure that they're properl

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over 6 years
Pennsylvania teens complete record-setting run with robotics world championship

Students from a Pennsylvania high school robotics team set out on a quest to design, build and compete against the best teenagers from across the world.

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almost 7 years ago
Startup develops cell phone sanitizer using igus® linear rails

An infection-control startup has developed a device for hospitals that kills 99.999 percent of MRSA on cell phones. Self-lubricating igus® components were used to design a quiet, dry-running system.

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almost 7 years ago
How to change a drylin® W linear bearing liner

Ever wonder how long it takes to change a drylin® W linear bearing liner? Learn more about drylin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview

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about 7 years
drylin® TKE Assembly Instructions

Learn how to assemble and adjust the drylin® TKE linear system. This system is adjustable using the "turn-to-fit" system for the vertical and horizontal clearances.

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about 7 years
drylin® W Mounting Instructions

Learn how to properly mount drylin® WJ and WK linear carriage and rail systems in this assembly instructions guide.

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about 7 years
drylin® T Clearance Adjustment Instructions

Learn how to properly adjust the clearance on the drylin® T linear system. This guide explains how to adjust the clearance on both the drylin®T and the drylin®T Automatic

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about 7 years
Motor and servo cables enable VFD’s to operate safely and failure-free

Learn about the proper insulation material for your cables, changes within the market, and a new product that enables modern VFDs to operate safely.

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about 7 years
What is drylin® SD?

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over 7 years
Aligning Rails 101

It is imperative to align your linear guide rails parallel to each other to operate efficiently. Read these 8 steps for ensuring proper rail alignment.

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over 7 years
Ball bearings vs. drylin®

Making the switch to a plastic sliding system can bring a number of advantages that metal cannot provide.

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over 7 years
Simplest motor control system for stepper, DC, and brushless DC motors

The igus dryve is easy to connect and utilizes a web-based interface. It is easy to configure, has 32 positions, 5 operating modes, 6 position types, and has a library of online video tutorials.

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almost 8 years ago
dryve D3, DC-Motor Control System Assembly

We are excited to share the new DC-Motor Control System designed to be used with or without higher level controls. The following is a step-by-step guide to get your igus actuator moving with the new D

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almost 8 years ago
How to assemble a zero or anti-backlash nut

In this video igus® drylin® product Specialist, Nick Isabella, demonstrates how to install a zero backlash nut on a lead screw. Zero backlash or anti-backlash assemblies employ two nuts, which are for

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almost 8 years ago
igus® House of Horrors – powered by the drylin® D3

Late at night when all igus employees have gone home, something creepy is going on in the drylin® laboratory. The drylin® dryve D3 DC motor controller, drylin® W slides, and some creative props make a

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almost 8 years ago
How to switch to plastic bearings

drylin® T linear guide systems were specially developed for applications in automation and handling systems situated in diverse & extreme environments.

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almost 8 years ago
The six advantages of linear plain bearings

See how plastics compare to ball bearings. Linear bearing systems create sliding technology for maximum design potential. These systems are based on tribologically-optimized plastic liners.

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almost 8 years ago
drylin® W toolkit by igus®

The drylin® W toolkit is one of our most popular solutions. See why you should make the switch to self-lubricating linear motion! For more information visit https://www.igus.com

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almost 8 years ago
Building human organs is underway with cell-stacking technology

Pick-and-place automation has progressed beyond machine manufacturing and into the world of human anatomy. Research engineers at Brown University are building tiny versions of human organs, one micro-

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almost 8 years ago
Automated farming at Superwurm

Read how igus empowers automated farming at a worm farm via cable carriers, self-lubricating plastic bearings, linear slide tables and flexible cables in AGVs.

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about 8 years
Linear bearing corrosion resistance test

This video puts standard greased recirculating ball linear bearings against the igus drylin t self-lubricated sliding bearings in a corrosion test. Watch as both linear systems are submerged in water

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