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 types of actuators from igus® are lead screw driven actuators and belt-driven actuators. In this tech talk, discover the important differences between the two, which are critical to understand before deciding which to use in a given application.
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1:15New igus® drylin lead screw nut material from HMI 2018
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1:14Showing off the drylin® sample box at PACK EXPO
Request your free drylin® sample box: http://www.igus.com/wpck/15556/sample_drylinw?C=US&L=en
1:22iglide Bar Stock Manufacturing
Learn more about iglide bar stock: http://www.igus.com/wpck/15559/barstock?C=US&L=en
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1:10igus at Pack Expo 2015
Thanks to everyone who stopped in to our booth at Pack Expo 2015 in Las Vegas! Hope to see you again next year! For upcoming igus trade shows, please visit www.igus.com/fairs
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iglide® PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low-friction sliding elements in place of ball bearings. Available with optional rotation locks. Learn more about PRT slewing ring bearings at: http://w
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1:00Geared slewing rings
iglide® PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low-friction sliding elements in place of ball bearings. They represent a step forward in slewing ring bearing technology. The geared version allows the
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