Tech Talks

dryve® motor controllers: Which is the right one for you?

DC, EC, and stepper motors can all be controlled with the dryve® motor controllers from igus. A wide range of automation tasks are possible with simple parameterization, no programming necessary.

FAQ: Engineered Plastic Piston Rings

Which drylin® liner material is ideal for my application?

Choose the right liner material for your drylin® W or R system with the help of this brief overview of your options.

FAQs: drylin® Delta Robots

Get the answers to the questions engineers have most about our drylin® delta robots.

Motor and servo cables enable VFD's 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.

7 Cable management mistakes you don't know you're making

Advances in automation technology mean that certain cable management rules have become outdated. In this tech talk, uncover seven common cable management mistakes as well as how to avoid them.

Busbars vs. energy chains for crane electrification

The performance of a crane is directly dependent on its electrification system. With various power supply options available and a range of application requirements to take into consideration, making a

How to properly secure bearings: Axial securing

In part one of this “How to properly secure bearings” tech talk series, the reasons as to why bearings move out of their mounting holes and what can be done to prevent it were covered. If press fit is

Top 10 considerations when specifying igus® in your port crane tender

While specifying your trolley cable management system and moving away from outdated technologies like festoons, there are ways to make sure your investment performs like the manufacturer said it would

How to properly secure bearings: Anti-rotational features

Part two of this tech talk series reviewed how to secure bearing axially to keep them moving from their housings. Another important aspect of bearing security is the anti-rotational feature and why it

How to properly secure bearings: Why do bearings move out?

If the housing is not to their liking, plastic bearings do not hesitate to move out. To keep them in for a longer stay, users must better secure the bearings or change the bearing material.

The three advantages of assembled cables

Why waste time assembling your continuous-flex cables when you don’t have to? Read this tech talk to learn about the advantages of using ready-to-connect cables from igus®.

Designing Cable Management Systems for Collaborative Robots

Collaborative robots work side by side with human workers to complete a wide range of tasks, including welding, quality inspection, and component insertion/fastening. With anticipated global compound

The six advantages of linear plain bearings

See how plastics compare to ball bearings. Linear bearing systems create sliding technology for maximum design potential. These systems are based on tribologically-optimized plastic liners.

Power supply in overhead cranes: energy chains vs. festoons

Reliable and dynamic cable management is one of the greatest challenges in modern crane technology. While the components must be modular, they should also be consistently easy to install, low maintena

Innovative Ethernet Cables for Tomorrow's Standards

The technological advance of industrial automation and the increased need for networked connectivity have driven Ethernet protocol to be the cornerstone of today's modern cable applications. Ethernet

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

triflex® for heavy-duty applications

igus® offers multi-axis robotic cable protection with triflex® energy chains. triflex® TRE chains are available in an "A" version or a "B" version. In this tech talk, learn why TRE.B was created and w

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