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3 months ago
Cost down, life up – why cable bend radius factor matters

Have you ever wondered what a bend radius factor is for cables? Watch as Product Manager Don Nester and Regional Product Manager Timothy Marran explain the concept and our promise of cost down, life up! Learn more about flexible cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information

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3 months ago
Avoiding Cable Failure – Jacket Failure

Our series on how to avoid cable failure continues with a look at jacket cracking, swelling and abrasion. If your cable’s jacket fails, it can compromise the cable’s electrical and mechanical performance inside your machine. Watch as chainflex® Regional Product Manager Tim Marran explains what causes jacket failure and which cable design features are necessary to prevent unplanned downtime. Check out our cable design basics guide: https://toolbox.igus.com/flexible-cables/designbasics-continuous-flexcables Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information

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3 months ago
chainflex® flexible cables – How to strip and prepare a cable for termination

Learn more about chainflex® cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-information Contact Product Manager Tim Marran here: https://www.igus.com/info/chainflex-contact In this video, learn how to strip back a chainflex® cable with hand tools and prepare the ends for termination

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3 months ago
chainflex® – Tech Up Cost Down

Learn more about chainflex® bus cables here: https://www.igus.com/info/bus-cables igus® offers more than 30 different types of Ethernet cables. You read that right. Why so many? Tim Marran, chainflex® Regional Product Manager, explains in this video how giving you options reduces cost and improves the performance of your machine.

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3 months ago
Plastic ball transfer units: a promising alternative to metal

Compare plastic vs. metal ball transfer units on weight, cost, maintenance, and sustainability — and see where self-lubricating plastics come out ahead.

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3 months ago
Designing maintenance out of material handling

See how self-lubricating polymer components cut lubrication, corrosion, and downtime from material handling — lowering operating costs and boosting uptime.

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3 months ago
Strain relief for cables in industrial applications

See how the right strain relief maximizes cable service life in energy chains — from clamps to tie-wrap plates and separators for industrial applications.

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4 months ago
How to read your e-chain® part number

Can't make sense of your e-chain® part number? Refer to this infographic which breaks down each section of a complete part number and what exactly it means.

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4 months ago
Maintenance-free dryspin® lead screw assemblies improve precision in robotic surgery

Read this application story to learn how SS Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is using dryspin lead screw assemblies to transform the future robotic surgery.

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4 months ago
Predictable Lifespan with chainflex® Cables

chainflex® continuous-flex cables aren’t your standard cables. They’re guaranteed to last up to 4 years, even in demanding conditions. Need to see for yourself? Visit us at AUTOMATE 2026 and get a first-hand look at how chainflex® can transform your application with unmatched reliability and longevity. Learn more about chainflex® cables: https://www.igus.com/cables Contact a chainflex® expert: https://www.igus.com/null?contact=d7773ca6-6859-4e4e-a39b-2ef77a57762f Register for a free pass to AUTOMATE 2026: https://www.igus.com/company/automate-tradeshow

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4 months ago
Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion systems

Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion? See how energy savings, precision, and duty cycle decide where the switch pays off—and where it doesn't.

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4 months ago
Designing with polymer bearings & motion plastics

Polymer bearings can outlast metal—or fail in months—based on the system around them. Learn more in this white paper.

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4 months ago
Order Your chainflex® Case Today!

The chainflex® CASE is the best way to keep cables in your warehouse clutter-free and easy to manage. It also comes with a QR code for easy reordering of your exact cable so you can spend more time focused on what matters. Learn more about the chainflex® CASE: https://www.igus.com/cables/cfcase Contact a chainflex® expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=d7773ca6-6859-4e4e-a39b-2ef77a57762f

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4 months ago
5 challenges of linear motion on boats — and how to solve them

Why do linear motion systems fail at sea? Learn about the 5 challenges facing these systems and how to overcome them with dry-running componentry.

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4 months ago
Hygienic, grease-free drylin® systems for food and medical applications

Eliminate contamination risk in regulated machinery. Learn how drylin® FDA-compliant linear guides deliver hygienic, grease-free, washdown-ready performance.

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4 months ago
igubal® insert bearings brochure

Browse igubal® insert bearing product offerings and discover how they can transform your application in this brochure!

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5 months ago
e chain® Configurator Update 2026

In this video, e-chain® Product Specialist Eric Due provides an in-depth look at the online e-chain® configurator, and explains the entire configuration process step-by-step, complete with accessing CAD files, requesting a quote, or acquiring technical drawings and parts lists. Try the e-chain® online configurator: https://www.igus.com/iproSvc/appredirect.aspx?app=koplaeke Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers Contact an e-chain® product expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=5e3dd1b1-d196-46e1-baed-2b4f8c7f5d2c

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5 months ago
The main 5 iglide® polymer bearing materials

The "main 5" iglide® materials are used in nearly 90% of all bearing applications igus® specs. Learn more about the materials in this blog.

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5 months ago
iglide® Bearing Main 5 Materials Data Sheet

Browse this catalog data sheet to reference the Main 5 Most Popular iglide® Plain Bearings

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5 months ago
Marine motion without hydraulics

Explore how corrosion-resistant lead screw actuators are replacing hydraulic systems in marine applications — delivering precision, durability, and near-zero maintenance.

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5 months ago
A day in the life – From Inquiry to Automation

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