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about 6 years
3 Tips When Choosing Bearing Dimensions

There are a lot of application factors that can affect your bearing requirements. Read these 3 tips to keep in mind when choosing your bearing dimensions.

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about 6 years
RV slide outs: everything you should know

When designing the ideal RV for your customers, knowing which RV slide-out system will work best is key. In this post, read the differences between each type.

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How Do Plastic Linear Plain Bearings Work Without Lubrication?

In this post, Matt Mowry goes deeper into the construction of plastic linear plain bearings to demonstrate how they work without the need for any lubrication.

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Car Interior: 3 Areas Where Plastic Ball Bearings are Ideal

In this post, read about the various benefits, both in regard to aesthetics and functionality, that plastic ball bearings can offer when designing a car''s interior.

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Plastic Coupling Rods: Advantages for the Automotive Industry

In this post, read about plastic coupling rods and learn about all of the advantages that they offer for the automotive industry when compared to metal parts.

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Self-Lubricating Ball Bearings Are a No-Brainer

In this post, read about how self-lubricating ball bearings are created and how they outperform metal across a wide range of applications and industries.

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Robot Cable Failures Part 2: What a Relief! Strain Relief, That Is

Read part two of our in-depth series on robot cable failures to learn why strain relief is crucial to preventing cable failure & which options are available.

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How to Make a Lead Screw

Read about how lead screws are made, and the differences between the two manufacturing processes used: thread rolling and thread whirling.

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How to Calculate Surface Pressure for Plain Bearings

Read about the importance of knowing your application''s surface pressure before choosing a bearing and how to calculate this on your own.

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Lose That Extra Weight Quick! The Benefits of Lightweight Linear Bearings

Read about the various benefits behind using lightweight linear bearings within your application, such as increased mobility and reduced costs.

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What is a Linear Actuator & Why Would You Want One?

Read about what actually defines a linear actuator & why they are more in-demand than ever, along with the various types available for linear motion applications.

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about 6 years
Robot Cable Failures Part 1: What’s Flexibility Got to Do with It?

Interested in learning why robot cables fail? Part 1 of this blog post will cover the first main cause of cable failure and explain the differences between flexible and torsion-rated cables.

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Does Industry 4.0 & IoT Make Sense for Offshore Machinery?

Read about some of the new smart plastic solutions from igus and how they are changing the way we approach maintenance for offshore machinery & applications.

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What Does BUS Stand For?

Learn about BUS systems and the necessary cables, along with the important role that they play within industrial communication.

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What is a Medium Voltage Cable?

Read about how to classify a medium voltage cable based upon where it is used, and the important role that they play within a power grid or application.

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igus®’ Crystal Ball: How We Predict the Service Lives of Our Cable Management Systems

igus® goes beyond expertly installing your e-chain® cable carrier. Read about how igus® can accurately predict the service life of your system.

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The Limits of Metal Ball Bearings & Why Plastic Might Be Better

Although metal ball bearings may be the standard, read about all the benefits that plastic ball bearings provide for hygienic & high-temperature applications.

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about 6 years
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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about 6 years
The igus® Story Part 2: Expansion, Automation & the 21st Century

Read part two of the fascinating history of igus®, which focuses on international expansion and the development of several innovative product lines, including automation.

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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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about 6 years
Plastic bike bearings: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable

Discover the advantages of plastic plain bearings for bikes. Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, these bearings offer a longer service life compared to metal alternatives. Read on to learn more!

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