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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Learn how to design effective gear geometries — covering tooth profiles, pressure angles, load capacity, and tips to minimize wear,...
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Plastic iglide® belt rollers from igus® offer major advantages over standard metal rollers, including maintenance-free, grease-free operation, improved wear resistance,...
Discover the factors that make the difference between a long-lasting 3D-printed gear and unexpected component failure in this blog.
Learn how to engineer linear actuators that stay reliable at -40°F. A practical guide to cold-resistant plastics, motors, and electronics...
The complete guide to igus® PRT slewing rings: compare series, materials, drive options, accessories, and real-world applications — all in...
Browse this flyer for wear and edge load test data with iglide® and igutex® plain bearings ideal for heavy duty...
Engineers keep defaulting to ball bearings — but in dusty, wet, or food-grade environments, that choice may be costing them....
Dry-running plastics provide the means to improve food production lines and minimize maintenance, wear, and corrosion. Learn more in this...
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Streamline your processes without the need for extra components or large design overhauls. Learn about iglide® tribocoating powder — and...
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Visit us online at https://www.igus.com/ Contact us here with any questions: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-igus igus® is a leading, global manufacturer of engineered...
Discover why polymer belt rollers have grown in popularity as a replacement for metal rollers in this blog!
Explore the future of flexible packaging with this guide to low-cost, modular automation. Learn to maximize efficiency and overcome labor...
ACME & trapezoidal lead screws; nearly identical, yet with vital differences. Read the blog to learn about these similarities and...
Browse this infographic to discover exactly where igus components can be used on RTG cranes to improve performance and service...
Discover how polymer lead screw nuts maintain reliability in extreme temperatures. This blog explores the science of iglide® thermoplastics and...
Learn essential design rules for powder coating, from avoiding edge thinning with rounded corners to using suspension holes for 100%...