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almost 6 years ago
A slide-in camper that slides out instead of popping up for 25% more space

Read about how drylin® linear slides enable this camper to smoothly expand by sliding out, instead of the traditional pop-up system.

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almost 6 years ago
What the Heck is a Linear Plain Bearing?

Read this post to learn about the differences between linear plain bearings and recirculating ball bearings for linear motion applications.

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almost 6 years ago
Designing drylin® linear bearing systems faster

Try out the drylin® linear guides configurator here: https://www.igus.com/iglidurConf/Iglidur/Step1 Did you know that igus® offers a free online configurator and lifetime calculator for its linear gui

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almost 6 years ago
Which Shaft Material is Best for My Application?

Read about the various shaft materials available for linear bearings, and how each one is designed to meet specific application requirements.

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almost 6 years ago
Shaft considerations for bearing applications

Agriculture, construction, and heavy duty all deal with harsh, dirty, and corrosive environments. Your bearings have to hold up! Shaft hardness plays a major role avoiding maintenance.

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almost 6 years ago
Why are there color variations between extruded aluminum linear rails and shafting?

Ever wonder why your aluminum shafting & linear rails are different colors? Read why this occurs, and the good reason behind it.

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almost 6 years ago
The Rise of Automation: How I Learned to Love the Robot Revolution

Read about how igus® has adapted to the rise of automation by creating innovative solutions that benefit a wide range of modern & older applications.

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almost 6 years ago
How to use the drylin® linear guides configurator

Click here to use the drylin® expert tool: https://drylin-linear-guides-expert.igus.tools/series?l=en&c=US Linear Systems Product Manager, Matt Mowry will you through how to use the linear guides con

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almost 6 years ago
Why Do We Offer So Many Online Tools? I Learned from Experience

Many of our customers ask us, "Why do you guys offer so many online tools? Should we use them?" Read a personal experience from our drylin® product manager that taught him the importance of tools.

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about 6 years
Sliding Bearings: 3 Major Bearing Considerations for Linear Sliding Applications

Making the switch from recirculating ball bearings to polymer-based linear plain bearings can provide many benefits. Ensure that you take these 3 things into consideration.

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about 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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about 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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over 6 years
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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over 6 years
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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over 6 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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over 6 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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over 6 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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almost 7 years ago
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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almost 7 years ago
What is drylin® SD?

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almost 7 years ago
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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about 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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