Servo Motor vs. Stepper Motor: Choosing the Right Motor for Your Application
Explore the differences between servo motors & stepper motors, their pros & cons, and how to choose the right one for your engineering project in this blog.
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Choosing the Right Motor for Your Application
Whether Stepper Motors, DC Motors or EC/BLDC, choosing the right motor is important to get the best performance of your linear actuator application. Read this TeckTalk to learn more.
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How To Mount A Motor Onto An igus® Linear Actuator
In this post, read about what data is required when selecting the best motor for your application and how to mount it onto a linear actuator.
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How to assemble a spindle motor
In this post, learn how spindle motors work and how to assemble one yourself.
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A Look Inside drylin® Gantry Robots & the iRC Robot Control Software
Learn more about drylin® gantry robots here: https://www.igus.com/info/gantry-robots Learn more about the igus® robot control system here: https://www.igus.com/info/robot-control-system You can also
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Servo motor hybrid cables: Why should I use them?
Not sure what a servo hybrid cable is, or why you should care about them? Read on to learn about the myriad of benefits these cables can provide, including significant cost savings.
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drylin® d1 Motor Controller | Brief Overview
Access the D1 motor controller operation manual here: https://p.widencdn.net/2urpyx/Operating-Manual-dryve-D1-ENG Watch an unboxing of D1 here: https://www.igus.com/info/dryve-motor-controller Look
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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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drylin linear actuator & motor 2021 catalog
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What's the Difference Between a Servo Cable and Motor Cable?
Electrical engineers often work with motor cables and servo cables, which both supply motors with electrical energy. But what exactly are the differences between the two cables? Find out here.
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What is a Linear Actuator & Why Would You Want One?
Read about what actually defines a linear actuator & why they are more in-demand than ever, along with the various types available for linear motion applications.
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How to Choose a Linear Actuator
In this post, read about the different types of linear actuators and how each one will work in regard to your machine or system.
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Motor and servo cables enable VFD's to operate safely and failure-free
Learn about the proper insulation material for your cables, changes within the market, and a new product that enables modern VFDs to operate safely.
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drylin® linear actuators - Overview
Learn more about drylin® linear actuators here: https://www.igus.com/info/linear-actuators Or find a linear actuator that meets your application’s specific requirements here: https://www.igus.com/info
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dryve D3, DC-Motor Control System Assembly
We are excited to share the new DC-Motor Control System designed to be used with or without higher level controls. The following is a step-by-step guide to get your igus actuator moving with the new D
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Simplest motor control system for stepper, DC, and EC/BLDC motors
The igus dryve is easy to connect and utilizes a web-based interface. It is easy to configure, has 32 positions, 5 operating modes, 6 position types, and has a library of online video tutorials.
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