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Brief technical overviews of engineering and design rules, technologies, and more.

over 7 years
Innovative Ethernet Cables for Tomorrow’s Standards

The technological advance of industrial automation and the increased need for networked connectivity have driven Ethernet protocol to be the cornerstone of today''s modern cable applications. Ethernet

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almost 8 years ago
triflex® for heavy-duty applications

igus® offers multi-axis robotic cable protection with triflex® energy chains. triflex® TRE chains are available in an "A" version or a "B" version. In this tech talk, learn why TRE.B was created and w

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almost 8 years ago
Selecting the Right Position Indicator

Linear guides/lead screw tables can be assembled with supplementary accessories. In addition to hand wheels and clamps, analog position indicators are also available. A position indicator is used to d

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about 8 years
Four Ways to Drive a Slewing Ring Bearing

There are many new and innovative versions of slewing ring bearings on the market, including sliding slewing rings made with an iglide® polymer liner, hard-anodized aluminum rings or stainless-steel r

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about 8 years
4 Considerations for selecting a shaft for use with iglide® bearings

Choose the right shaft for your bearing is equally important as the bearings material when it comes to the lifespan of your bearings.

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about 8 years
Belt-Driven Actuators vs. Lead Screw Systems

Pre-assembled linear slide tables from igus® are designed to save engineering time and resources. They are also flexible enough to meet the demands of a wide range of applications. The two most common

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over 8 years
How to Install & Properly Measure Plastic Plain Bearings

The manner in which a bearing is installed and quality tested is essential to the success of any mechanical system. If the installation of the bearing is incorrectly done, or if the quality-testing me

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over 8 years
Robotic Cable Management Made Easy

Download PDF Intricate movements carried out by robots, especially the sixth-axis rotation, have created a need for a more modern way of thinking about cable selection and management. In this tech talk,, get tips from the igus® cable experts on how to easily and reliably design cable management systems for 6-axis robotic systems.

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over 8 years
Designing Cable Management Systems for Collaborative Robots

Collaborative robots work side by side with human workers to complete a wide range of tasks, including welding, quality inspection, and component insertion/fastening. With anticipated global compound

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over 8 years
Designing a true maintenance-free pivot

We compared true maintenance-free designs with alternative designs. Discover what goes into creating a truly maintenance-free pivot.

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over 8 years
Your guide to modern ball bearings

We break down the components of a modern ball bearing, and explain what type of bearing materials are best for certain environments.

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over 8 years
Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Bearing lubrication can transfer bacteria and other contaminants between food. See what bearings you can use that are compliant

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over 8 years
5 Reasons to replace PTFE bearings

Over the past 3 decades, there has been a revolution in the advancement and use of highly engineered plastics in bearing applications. In this tech talk, uncover the top 5 reasons to replace PTFE-line

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almost 9 years ago
Designing gliding cable carrier systems for large machinery

Compared to cable reels, bus bars or festoon systems, plastic cable carrier systems are an extremely low maintenance, resilient solution which can reduce required installation space and reduce the len

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almost 9 years ago
Top 10 Reasons to Use Composite Plastic Bearings

Learn how making the switch from metal to composite plastic bearings can eliminate bearing maintenance, increase service life, reduce corrosion and wear, and more.

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almost 9 years ago
Unsupported vs Gliding Cable Carrier Applications

Learn differences between unsupported and gliding cable carrier applications, how to implement them into your application, and critical rules to follow during design and installation.

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almost 9 years ago
Lower Drive Force and Friction with Hybrid Rolling Bearings

Learn how hybrid rolling bearings can reduce bearing friction, reduce required drive force, and allow system functionality without conforming to the 2:1 rule.

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almost 9 years ago
Caring for Cables

This tech talk goes over the basics of caring for cables, along with giving a few advanced tips that even the most experienced engineer could learn from.

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almost 9 years ago
How can you convert rotational to linear motion?

Find out why lead screws are the ideal solution for converting rotary motion to linear motion.

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almost 9 years ago
7 Cable management mistakes you don’t know you’re making

Advances in automation technology mean that certain cable management rules have become outdated. In this tech talk, uncover seven common cable management mistakes as well as how to avoid them.

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almost 9 years ago
Cable Distribution Rules You Need to Obey

Uncover the main rules of cable management to ensure your cables have a long life.

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