4 Considerations When Choosing a Lead Screw
Discover the four main data points every engineer should consider when looking to properly utilize lead screws and polymer nuts in their applications.
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Still Using Metal Ball Bearings in Packaging Equipment? Consider This Maintenance-Free Alternative
What if I told you there's a dry-running, lightweight polymer alternative to metal ball bearings? Well, you better believe it because this type of solution does exist! Learn all about it here.
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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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This igus® Energy Chain Ran for 18 Years, Despite Harsh Environmental Conditions
In this post, read about an e-chain® roller chain that was placed in an extremely harsh environment, and ran for 18 years without failure.
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Slewing Ring Ball Bearings for a Wide Variety of Applications
In this post, learn about slewing ring ball bearings, which combine the rotational capabilities of slewing rings with ball bearing technology.
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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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Hold the Cheese? Not for This Busy Iowa Production Plant
In this customer story, read about how a plant switched from a stainless steel cable chain to a plastic igus® energy chain to avoid downtimes.
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FDA-Compliant Magnetic Plastics to Keep Food Safe During Manufacturing
Read this blog to learn why magnetic plastic materials are crucial for the food industry, and discover a self-lubricating, maintenance-free product that helps keep food safe from plastic fragments.
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How to Make a Lead Screw
Read about how lead screws are made, and the differences between the two manufacturing processes used: thread rolling and thread whirling.
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What Is a Roller Chain and When Do You Need It?
Read about how the rol-e-chain® from igus® overcomes the technical boundaries of typical gliding cable carriers by instead rolling for long travels.
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