How to measure belt tension: three methods and when to use each
Incorrect belt tension wears belts and destroys bearings. Compare hand, force-deflection, and sonic belt tension meter methods — and when to check.
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Incorrect belt tension wears belts and destroys bearings. Compare hand, force-deflection, and sonic belt tension meter methods — and when to check.
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Whether your equipment is moving constantly or only occasionally, e-skin® and e-skin flat cable carriers and CFCLEAN continuous-flex cleanroom cables are built to deliver reliable, low-particle performance. e-chain®...
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Discover packaging solutions for can production in our infographic. Find igus® and RBTX Marketplace components and automation for your line.
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From energy chains to slewing bearings, see how igus motion solutions handle the wear, contamination, and space constraints inside a machining center.
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In this episode, hosts Avory Brookins and Adam Spacht sit down with Josh Scott of 72 Concepts, a custom engineering...
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Check out this blog post to learn more about bronze lead screw nut replacement: https://toolbox.igus.com/motion-plastics-blog/lead-screws-and-polymer-nuts-for-the-packaging-industry-convert-rotary-mo
Leads screws with metal nuts may have been your go-to solution in the past, but opting for high-performance polymers in...
Slot design, fixing groove depth and width, and material all play an important role in the performance and lifetime of...
Some cons of using plastic bearings include that they cannot handle extreme load capacities, extreme temperatures or high rotations per...
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In this video, drylin® Product Specialist Matt Rozzero discusses your options for limit switches and shows you how to attach...
Time and again we talk about the bend radius of our energy chains and cables. Here, we will take a...
At what point are temperatures "too high" for plastic plain bearings? You could check the material''s data sheet, but that...
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ROIBOT Awards for innovative solutions with low cost automation and robotics. Have you optimized your applications with igus® automation components?...
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Learn what igubal® self-aligning bearings are, what makes them ideal for automotive applications, & how igus® can support you throughout...
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Introducing GKF shafting – a gas-nitrided shaft surface that is 3x more corrosion-resistant than zinc, metal & nickel plating. Watch...
A cable lifetime guarantee based off of data from decades of extensive testing reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime and...
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Learn more about smart plastics here: https://www.igus.com/info/smart-plastics Contact igus® here with any questions or to request an in-person or virtual...
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More on drylin® linear bearings and slides here: https://www.igus.com/info/drylin-linear-guides-overview Contact igus® here with any questions or to discuss stainless steel...