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How to Measure Bearings

Whether you are looking to replace an old bearing or seeking out extras to have on hand, knowing how to measure your bearings beforehand is important and can save you some hassle.

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Still Using Metal Ball Bearings in Packaging Equipment? Consider This Maintenance-Free Alternative

What if I told you there''s a dry-running, lightweight polymer alternative to metal ball bearings? Well, you better believe it because this type of solution does exist! Learn all about it here.

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How to Use the igus® 3D-Printing CAD Configurator

In this blog post, learn how to use our 3D-printing CAD configurator so you can easily and quickly order wear-resistant SLS gears, racks, bearings and more.

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What Is a Thermocouple Compensation Cable?

In this blog post, you''ll learn what a thermal compensation cable is, how it works and where it can be used.

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3D Printing Wear-Resistant Components With ESD Properties

In this blog post, you''ll discover a new SLS-printing material with ESD properties. Learn about the material''s characteristics and how it''s wear rate compares to PA12 printing materials.

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chainflex® Flexible Cables in Theater Technology

In this post, read about theater technology and the complexities of selecting the safest cable carrier and flexible cable to avoid incidents.

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Can Control Cables Be Used as AS-i Bus Cables?

In this post, we discuss if it''s truly possible to use control cables with AS-i Bus systems and what is required to do so.

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Self-Lubricating Plain Bearings: How They Work

In this post, read about what makes igus® plain bearings self-lubricating and how these properties could save you money while improving your machine.

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Determining the Service Life of 3D-Printed Plastic Components

In this post, read about the service life of 3d printed parts from igus®, which are made from durable materials & have extremely low wear rates.

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Should your warehouse invest in robotics?

Let''s look at the major pros and cons to understand how robotics help fulfillment centers improve their processes.

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Decisions, Decisions: 3D Printer or 3D Printing Service?

In this post, read about when it is best to buy your own 3d printer and when it is best to opt for 3d printing services like those offered by igus®.

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3D Printing with Wear-Resistant Plastics

In this post, read about the industrial 3d printing service offered by igus®, which produces industrial grade parts that go beyond just prototyping.

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Cable Monitoring with Smart Plastics: What It Is & How It Works

In this post, read about the CF.Q cable failure sensor system developed by igus®, which detects cable failure in advance.

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What Are the Types of Internal Separators for Energy Chains?

In this post, read about the importance of proper separation for cables within a cable carrier & the different types of interior separators offered by igus®.

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Quick Tips For Growing Your CNC Machine Shop Business

Let''s review how your CNC machine shop can perfect a growth strategy that wins new agreements despite today''s challenging obstacles.

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Design tips: multi-material parts from the 3D printer

Learn design tips from the wear resistant 3D printing experts about how to design parts that utilize mixed filaments materials.

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There’s an Easier Way to Strip Your Cables

In this post, read about the development of the CFStrip from igus®, and how it was devised to be an easier method for stripping highly specialized cable.

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Solar Panels: Internal Tests Confirm the Reliability of Engineered Plastic Components

In this post, read about the internal testing that takes place within our test laboratory to calculate and improve wear & tear for solar panels.

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What You Should Know About Lubricating Plastic Threads

In this post, read about lubricating plastic threads, even with self-lubricating properties & why self-lubricating plastic nuts are still superior to metal.

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How to assemble a spindle motor

In this post, learn how spindle motors work and how to assemble one yourself.

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3 Ways to Reduce Costs of Injection-Molded Parts

In this post, we discuss reducing the costs of injection molding parts for your application, and three ways that could help.

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