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Science Friction Podcast – Episode 5: Alfred from Dexai Robotics

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Justin Rooney from Dexai Robotics about their flexible robotic arm (and sous chef), Alfred. Designed with self-lubricating iglide® PRT slewing rings, Alfred uses differ

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iglide® PRT-04 Slewing Ring Bearings

PRT-04 slewing ring bearings feature self-lubricating sliding elements instead of metal balls. Watch this video to learn more about the advantages of PRT-04.

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Don’t Sweat It: Self-lubricating Compound Polymer Bearings for Fitness Equipment Are Maintenance-fre

In this blog post, we will explore the main advantages of self-lubricating compound polymer bearings most relevant to the fitness equipment industry.

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Science Friction Podcast – Episode 4: The M1 Caliber from REEKON Tools

Hosts Adam and Avory speak with Alex LeGendre, a former project manager at REEKON Tools, about the company's M1 Caliber. It's a measuring device that makes it easier for professionals to cut materials

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Science Friction Podcast – Episode 3: UN&UP

In this episode, hosts Adam and Avory speak with Mike Sabo from UN&UP, a medical device company located in St. Louis, Missouri, about their robotic system designed to treat abnormal heart rhythms.

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iglide® Polymer Bearings for the Construction Industry

iglide® bearings are designed with materials that offer various advantages over metal, and can bear the tough environment of the construction industry.

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Designing Skid Steers With a Shorter Preventative Maintenance Checklist

In this blog post, we'll lay out typical preventative maintenance measures for skid steers and talk about how self-lubricating plastic parts help to shorten that checklist.

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How to choose the right wear ring for your application

Slot design, fixing groove depth and width, and material all play an important role in the performance and lifetime of your wear ring.

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The Pros and Cons of Plastic Bearings

Some cons of using plastic bearings include that they cannot handle extreme load capacities, extreme temperatures or high rotations per minute. Pros include the ability to handle edge loads and more.

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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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Automotive Solutions with igubal® Self Aligning Bearings Webinar

Learn what igubal® self-aligning bearings are, what makes them ideal for automotive applications, & how igus® can support you throughout the design process.

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iglide® GKF Corrosion-Resistant Shaft Surface | Brief Overview

Introducing GKF shafting – a gas-nitrided shaft surface that is 3x more corrosion-resistant than zinc, metal & nickel plating. Watch to learn more about GKF.

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drylin® Stainless Steel Industrial Components | Brief Overview

More on drylin® linear bearings and slides here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss stainless steel solutions for your applica

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igus® Polymer Components & Solutions for the Solar Industry

Internationally, igus® products are used in projects that rely on solar energy. Check out this video to learn more and to see an application example from Egypt.

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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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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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Request Your igus® iglide® Bearings Sample Box Today!

The iglide® bearings sample box makes it easy for you to choose the best plastic bearing material that meets your application requirements, including FDA compliance, underwater use, and more.

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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
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
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
Request Your igus® Corner Today – dry-tech® & Energy Chain Systems®

Learn more about the igus® corner here: https://www.igus.com/info/igus-corner Request an igus® corner here: https://content.communication.igus.net/en/igus-corner_new Introducing the igus® corner -

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