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over 4 years
What is a cable bend radius and why is it important?

Time and again we talk about the bend radius of our energy chains and cables. Here, we will take a closer look at what that means exactly and why the bend radius is so important.

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over 4 years
How high temperatures affect plastic plain bearings

At what point are temperatures "too high" for plastic plain bearings? You could check the material''s data sheet, but that info is usually an approximate figure applied under certain conditions.

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over 4 years
Why do we guarantee the service life of chainflex® cables?

A cable lifetime guarantee based off of data from decades of extensive testing reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime and makes it easier to plan for cable replacements.

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over 4 years
Why does a plastics company manufacture cables?

Realizing our customers needed a flexible cable solution that could withstand a variety of movements, igus® decided to design and test cable series – and chainflex® CF1 was born.

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over 4 years
igus® Vice President discusses 3D printing and the future of additive manufacturing

Design News caught up with Vice President Rick Abbate to talk about why igus has invested in 3D printing, how that service benefits customers, and what the future holds for additive manufacturing.

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almost 5 years ago
An Introduction to Self-Aligning Plain Bearings

Self-aligning refers to the fact that the bearing can handle various types of motion, such as tilting, oscillating and linear motion, not just axial in the case of a rotating shaft.

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almost 5 years ago
How Does a Slew Ring Work?

Two concentric rings make up the main structure of a slewing bearing. The outer ring usually lies flat against a motionless surface and is screwed into place via evenly spaced mounting holes.

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almost 5 years ago
What are the requirements for an underwater motor?

With a large amount of motors currently on the market, not many are capable of handling submergence underwater. Discover why that is and how you can tell if a motor is suitable for underwater use.

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almost 5 years ago
VAVE optimization in the automotive industry

VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) is an effective method of improving technology, optimizing processes and reducing costs. Learn how igus parts can help automotive manufacturers do just that.

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almost 5 years ago
What are initiator cables and where are they used?

Initiator cables connect control units and different sensors, or, in the case of reversal of the measurement principle, actuators.

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almost 5 years ago
How to Make a Linear Actuator Move Faster

For screw-driven linear actuators, change the lead screw's pitch to increase speed. For example, instead of using a standard 10x2 pitch, increase it to 10x5, 10x10 or even 10x50.

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almost 5 years ago
What is PROFINET FastConnect?

FastConnect technology ensures that a cable can be set down, harnessed, and connected in just a few steps, reducing cable assembly time by up to 46%.

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almost 5 years ago
How to recognize left hand vs right hand threads in lead screws

The thread cutting direction right or left can be easily determined with a visual inspection. In this blog post, learn how you can tell difference.

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almost 5 years ago
Put to the test: Are engineered plastic bearings resistant to Skydrol LD-4?

We placed two test specimens made of engineered plastic materials in 100% concentrated Skydrol LD-4 hydraulic fluid for 1,000 hours at room temperature. Here''s what happened.

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almost 5 years ago
What is Lean management and how does it work?

Lean management helps increase the efficiency of your business by eliminating waste and other non-value-added operations. And it''s easy to implement - just follow these 5 Lean principles.

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almost 5 years ago
How igus® products help de-icing vehicles protect the lives of airline passengers

Frost, ice & snow collecting on airplanes can quickly compromise passenger safety. Luckily, de-icing vehicles help remove the build-up. Here, learn more about the de-icing process & how igus can help.

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almost 5 years ago
What are the differences between flame-retardant and halogen-free TPE outer jackets?

Flame-retardant and halogen-free TPE are very robust materials that igus uses in high-end cables meant for challenging applications. But what are the differences between the two? Find out here.

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almost 5 years ago
6 ways material handling robots can be improved with plastic bearings

Designing a material handling robot? Read this blog post to learn how dry-tech components from igus can help yours run maintenance-free.

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about 5 years
What Are The Health Benefits Of An Organized Home Office?

Discover how effective home office cable management can maximize productivity and improve your mental health.

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about 5 years
Prevent unplanned downtime and machine failures with “smart” plastic bearings

Last year, igus® developed an intelligent bearing with high-performance plastics to alert system operators of excessive wear before a machine failure happens.

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about 5 years
Blockchain, AI & Robotics: How Do They All Fit Together?

In this blog post, we''ll take a closer look at artificial intelligence technologies, innovations in robotics, and public databases such as blockchain to present interesting synergies.

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