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PRT-04 slewing ring
The iglide® PRT-04 slewing ring has a 50% lower profile than its predecessor, the PRT-01. It's also 60% lighter and 20% more cost-effective. Check out this infographic to learn more!
Chainflex® motor and servo cables enable variable frequency drives 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.
Aligning Rails 101
It is imperative to align your linear guide rails parallel to each other to operate efficiently. Read these 8 steps for ensuring proper rail alignment.
The ACME Lead Screw System
One of the most common lead screw geometries in North American manufacturing is the ACME lead screw system. Designed with a trapezoidal shape, a flank angle of 29 degrees and a higher pitch than faste
2:32How to assemble a zero or anti-backlash nut
In this video igus® drylin® product Specialist, Nick Isabella, demonstrates how to install a zero backlash nut on a lead screw. Zero backlash or anti-backlash assemblies employ two nuts, which are for
1:15New igus® drylin lead screw nut material from HMI 2018
Higher reductions in noise and vibration are now achievable through the use of the igus E7 lead screw nut material. This is especially helpful in vertical applications. The new lead screw nut material
1:48Linear bearing sound test: Plastic vs. Metal
We measure the amount of sound created when using different types of linear bearings. Noise can be a major factor when choosing choosing which linear bearing technology suites your application
News from the dryspin test lab
How do dryspin lead screw systems stack up against the competition?
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
2:12Can igus® products help label 50,000 bottles in one hour?
Watch a KRONES utilize tribo-tape in their high-speed labelling machine!
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
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
1:33New igus Triflex robot dress pack options
This video breaks down the options for igus Triflex robotic dress packs using 3D animation. These options include an integrated spring rod retraction system, a pneumatic retraction system, and an elas
2:31Hannover Messe 2016 Bar Stock Product Overview
Ansgar Clemens, Bar Stock Product Manager, at igus® explains the features and benefits of the igus® tribo-polymer bar stock and plate material.
2:29Introducing the igus ZLW Belt Drives at PACK EXPO
Matt Mowry from igus inc. explains the applications and benefits of the ZLW Belt Drives. This technology was developed for high-speed applications with low loads. It is extremely cost-effective versus
1:10igus at Pack Expo 2015