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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Read this post to learn about the differences between linear plain bearings and recirculating ball bearings for linear motion applications.
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Try out the drylin® linear guides configurator here: https://www.igus.com/iglidurConf/Iglidur/Step1 Did you know that igus® offers a free online configurator and...
Read about the various shaft materials available for linear bearings, and how each one is designed to meet specific application...
Ever wonder why your aluminum shafting & linear rails are different colors? Read why this occurs, and the good reason...
Read about how igus® has adapted to the rise of automation by creating innovative solutions that benefit a wide range...
Many of our customers ask us, "Why do you guys offer so many online tools? Should we use them?" Read...
Making the switch from recirculating ball bearings to polymer-based linear plain bearings can provide many benefits. Ensure that you take...
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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...
Students from a Pennsylvania high school robotics team set out on a quest to design, build and compete against the...
An infection-control startup has developed a device for hospitals that kills 99.999 percent of MRSA on cell phones. Self-lubricating igus®...
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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
Learn how to assemble and adjust the drylin® TKE linear system. This system is adjustable using the "turn-to-fit" system for...
Learn how to properly mount drylin® WJ and WK linear carriage and rail systems in this assembly instructions guide.
Learn how to properly adjust the clearance on the drylin® T linear system. This guide explains how to adjust the...
It is imperative to align your linear guide rails parallel to each other to operate efficiently. Read these 8 steps...
Making the switch to a plastic sliding system can bring a number of advantages that metal cannot provide.