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almost 4 years ago
How igus® motion plastics® will be used in vehicle interiors of the future

Watch this video to learn about how igus® motion plastics® can be used in vehicle interiors of the future.

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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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almost 4 years ago
Speedy Delivery From Stock with drylin®

Shop for drylin® linear bearings here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Or contact Matt Mowry with any questions: https://www.igus.com/myigus/default.aspx?page=form_contact&adr

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almost 4 years ago
Stop Motion Rails & Carriages | drylin® Linear Guides

To inquire about these and other drylin linear products, please contact us via this form. (https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-contact). In this video, learn about drylin stop motion products. Rather t

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almost 4 years ago
Sliding vs Rolling: Benefits of Plastic Linear Bearings

Learn about the advantages of implementing plastic linear plain bearings into applications as well as how to correctly do so. Optionally, watch the webinar, complete with informational slides.

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almost 4 years ago
drylin® Quick-Change Bearing Liner for Linear Guides

To learn more click here!: https://www.igus.com/info/n21-exchange-bearing igus® has been innovating drylin linear slide bearings for over 25 years with the goal of long durability, low wear rates, an

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about 4 years
igus® Motion Plastic Components for Automotive Seat Adjustments

Seating systems within vehicles shouldn''t be noisy—iglide® maintenance-free bearings reduce noise while providing longer life. Watch this video to learn more!

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about 4 years
Reduce Weight & Eliminate Grease in Automotive Applications with dryspin® lead screws Webinar

Visit our dryspin® automotive page here: https://www.igus.com/info/dryspin-automotive In this 30-minute long webinar, learn about the variety of automotive applications for our lead screws and plast

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about 4 years
Science Friction Podcast – Episode 2 : University of Oklahoma College of Law

In this episode, hosts Adam Spacht and Avory Brookins speak with Kenton Brice from the University of Oklahoma College of Law about a TV monitor slide project at the school''s library, which is designed

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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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over 4 years
GKF shafting onesheet

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drylin® Limit Switches FAQ | Low-Cost Automation

In this video, drylin® Product Specialist Matt Rozzero discusses your options for limit switches and shows you how to attach one to a ZLW linear actuator. Shop limit switches here: https://www.igus.c

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over 4 years
iglide® GKF Corrosion-Resistant Shaft Surface | Brief Overview

Introducing GKF shafting – a gas-nitrided shaft surface that is 3x more corrosion-resistant than zinc, metal & nickel plating. Watch to learn more about GKF.

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over 4 years
drylin® Stainless Steel Industrial Components | Brief Overview

More on drylin® linear bearings and slides here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss stainless steel solutions for your applica

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over 4 years
Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings Chart

IP ratings are the the rating system of the capability of a motor with water resistance and/or dust/other debris. In layman's terms, they rate the seal of the motor.

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over 4 years
dryspin® automotive brochure

Read our free brochure that details the various application examples, advantages, design, tests and FAQ''s of our dryspin® lead screw technology for the automotive industry.

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over 4 years
What are the requirements for an underwater motor?

With a large amount of motors currently on the market, not many are capable of handling submergence underwater. Discover why that is and how you can tell if a motor is suitable for underwater use.

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over 4 years
drylin® Hybrid Rolling Bearings | Part #WJRM

Learn more about drylin® linear bearings here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Shop drylin® hybrid roller bearings here: https://www.igus.com/drylin/w-profile-guide-pillow-blo

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over 4 years
How to Make a Linear Actuator Move Faster

For screw-driven linear actuators, change the lead screw's pitch to increase speed. For example, instead of using a standard 10x2 pitch, increase it to 10x5, 10x10 or even 10x50.

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over 4 years
How to recognize left hand vs right hand threads in lead screws

The thread cutting direction right or left can be easily determined with a visual inspection. In this blog post, learn how you can tell difference.

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