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almost 5 years ago
When to Use a Linear Plain Bearing vs a Recirculating Ball Bearing? | FAQ

Want to know when it's appropriate to use linear plain bearings instead of ball bearings inside your applications? In this video, drylin® Product Manager Matt Mowry offers some tips for this decision.

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almost 5 years ago
Why Use a Linear Actuator? | drylin®

Learn more about drylin® linear actuators here: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-actuators And you can try out our linear actuator configurator tools here: https://www.igus.com/info/online-tools#sect

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almost 5 years ago
4 considerations when choosing a lead screw

Learn more about dryspin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or try out our lead screw product finder and lead screw configurator tools here to calculate service life, quickly build l

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almost 5 years ago
igus® Products for 3D Printers

Watch this video to discover highly engineered plastic components that you can use to design your next 3D printer.

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almost 5 years ago
Application example: UR robot + igus® drylin® ZLW 7th axis.

Check out this example of a collaborative robot combined with a driverless transport system and the drylin® ZLW 7th axis. Storage and sorting tasks are automated extremely easily and cost-effectively

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almost 5 years ago
drylin® Decision Tree: How to Choose Your Linear System

From linear bearings & slides to fully assembled actuators and gantries, this decision tree will help you find the linear system you are searching for.

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about 5 years
drylin® – dryspin® Lead Screws – Tech Up Cost Down

Learn more about dryspin® lead screws and nuts here: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems Or schedule a virtual visit with Nick Isabella here: https://www.igus.com/info/virtual-visit Join dry

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about 5 years
What You Should Know About Lubricating Plastic Threads

In this post, read about lubricating plastic threads, even with self-lubricating properties & why self-lubricating plastic nuts are still superior to metal.

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about 5 years
How to assemble a spindle motor

In this post, learn how spindle motors work and how to assemble one yourself.

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about 5 years
What Is Axial Play and How Can You Reduce It?

In this post, read about the lost movement, or backlash, that can occur with threaded nuts made from plastic and how you can reduce the backlash.

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about 5 years
Ball Screw vs. Lead Screw: How To Choose The Right One

In this post, Matt Mowry, drylin Product Manager, discusses the difference between ball screws and lead screws and when to use each for your application.

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about 5 years
Overview – drylin® Lead Screws

Request your free dryspin® sample here: https://www.igus.com/info/dryspin-card-sample Or visit our dryspin® webpage to try out our lead screw configurator: https://www.igus.com/info/lead-screw-systems

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about 5 years
Overview – drylin® R

Learn more about drylin® R here: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-guides-drylin-r Or contact Matt Mowry with any questions: https://www.igus.com/myigus/default.aspx?page=form_contact&adre=547 Join Pro

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over 5 years
7 Reasons Why Plastic Bearings be Illin’ Within Lab & Hospital Devices

In this post, learn why plastic bearings are ideal for hospital and lab environments due to their hygienic, dry-running properties.

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over 5 years
Pack Expo 2020 Walk through – iglide® & drylin®

Visit our webpage to learn more about iglide®: https://www.igus.com/info/plain-plastic-bearings And more about drylin® here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview You can also conten

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over 5 years
igus® – iglide® & drylin® Quick Shipping & Stock

Watch as iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang and drylin® Product Matt Mowry discuss our stock and shipping process for our plain and linear bearings.

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over 5 years
igus® – drylin® Aggregate Exposure Demo

Learn more about drylin linear bearings here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview drylin® linear bearings are designed with “dirt channels” to keep them operating efficiently in sa

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over 5 years
Overview – drylin® Low Cost Automation

Our line of low cost, maintenance-free robots gives small and medium-sized businesses a competitive and technical advantage over the competition. We design our drylin® gantry and delta robots with sel

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over 5 years
Why Are Plastic Components Ideal for the Packaging and Food Industries?

In this post, learn why igus® plastic components are ideal for the packaging & food industries beyond being dry-running, hygienic & corrosion-resistant.

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over 5 years
igus® News 2020 – iglide® Q2E & GKF Shafting

Learn more about GKF shafting here: https://www.igus.com/info/gkf-shafting And Q2E bearings here inside of our 2020 products catalog: https://p.widencdn.net/2kdxhd/igus_News_2020_Tech-up_Cost-down_Its

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over 5 years
Overview – drylin® W

Learn more about drylin® W here: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-guides-drylin-w-overview Or contact Matt Mowry with any questions: https://www.igus.com/myigus/default.aspx?page=form_contact&adre=547

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