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over 5 years
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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over 5 years
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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over 5 years
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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over 5 years
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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over 5 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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over 5 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 5 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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about 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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over 6 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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over 6 years
What is drylin® SD?

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over 6 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 6 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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almost 7 years ago
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 7 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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about 7 years
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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about 7 years
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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about 7 years
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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