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about 7 years
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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about 7 years
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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about 7 years
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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about 7 years
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 7 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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about 7 years
New igus® linear bearing with easily replaceable liner

Watch Linear Bearing Product Manager, Matt Mowry, describe the benefits of the drylin W with its very easy to replace sliding liner. This allows engineers and maintenance personnel to replace the slid

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about 7 years
drylin® WJ200UMA assembly instructions

This assembly instructions guide explains how to remove and replace the bearing liner on the drylin® WJ200UMA carriage rail.

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over 7 years
igus® solutions at the Superwurm Factory

See how drylin®, e-chain® and igubal® are used in automated technology for worm farming.

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over 7 years
Bearing Lubrication Facts

How does bearing lubricant effect costs, application performance and the environment? Find out in this infographic from the igus bearing experts.

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over 7 years
Linear bearing sound test: Plastic vs. Metal

We measure the amount of sound created when using different types of linear bearings. Noise can be a major factor when choosing choosing which linear bearing technology suites your application

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over 7 years
News from the dryspin® test lab

How do dryspin lead screw systems stack up against the competition?

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over 7 years
Selecting the Right Position Indicator

Linear guides/lead screw tables can be assembled with supplementary accessories. In addition to hand wheels and clamps, analog position indicators are also available. A position indicator is used to d

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almost 8 years ago
Fact vs Friction [Infographic]

It's time to put an end to the debate about the advantages of self-lubricating bearings over PTFE impregnated bearings.It's time to put an end to the debate about the advantages of self-lubricating be

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almost 8 years ago
igus® solutions for kitchen and furniture applications

igus self-lubricating bearings and linear systems and lubrication free cable carrier systems are a clean, quiet, and reliable way to increase the reliability of adjustable furniture and fixtures.

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almost 8 years ago
Belt-Driven Actuators vs. Lead Screw Systems

Pre-assembled linear slide tables from igus® are designed to save engineering time and resources. They are also flexible enough to meet the demands of a wide range of applications. The two most common

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almost 8 years ago
Linear Motion Technology from igus®

Self-lubricating linear motion technology for a maintenance-free application. This cost-effective pre-assembled system allows for high flexibility in design and simple installation for the best fricti

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about 8 years
Can igus® products help label 50,000 bottles in one hour?

Watch a KRONES utilize tribo-tape in their high-speed labelling machine!

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about 8 years
Heavy Duty Linear Bearings Test

Did we need to set our linear slides on fire and run them over with a truck? No, but we did.

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about 8 years
Designing a true maintenance-free pivot

We compared true maintenance-free designs with alternative designs. Discover what goes into creating a truly maintenance-free pivot.

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over 8 years
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Linear Guide | drylin® HTS

See how drylin HTS stands up against fire and being run over by a truck!

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over 8 years
drylin® ZLW for linear robotic applications

In this video the drylin ZLW linear robot system is explained in more detail by motion plastics specialist, igus. This modular drive system enables engineers to design and configure their own ready-to

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