How Does a Linear Actuator Work?
By Shizu Yamaguchi Today we will be covering how a linear actuator works and defining the different types and component parts. We will also go over some important variables to consider when selecting a...
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How to Choose a Linear Actuator
By Thomas Urbach Screw-driven or belt-driven linear actuator? Linear actuators are an important element in automation and mechanical engineering and help with a variety of tasks, from simple to extremely complex ones. Picking the right one is...
Why Do We Guarantee the Service Life of chainflex Cables?
By Nils Jager Everyday life can present us with surprises and dangers. That’s why people like to hedge their bets. They can do this with insurance, but guarantees also help us feel safe. If...
Why Does a Plastics Company Manufacture Cables?
By Sascha Mais The explanation for how a plastics company like igus came to develop durable cables for cable carriers is actually quite simple. When igus launched the first plastic cable carrier in 1971,...
What is DNV Type Approval?
By Tim Schneebeck DNV is a classification society that was created in 2013 after the merger of Det Norske Veritas (Norway) and Germanischer Lloyd (Germany). The company assesses ships and offshore structures for safety and...
Improved Servo Cables for Variable Frequency Drives
By Andreas Muckes Today’s high-frequency-controlled drives and motors, known as Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), are demanding and technically sensitive. The servo cables used for this purpose are therefore not only a means to an...
chainflex® Flexible Cables in Stage Technology
By Sascha Mais Failure of stage technology, such as the cables and cable reels, is not an option. “The show must go on,” as they say. And more importantly, the safety of the actors and audience depends on reliable...
Cable Abrasion: What You Should Know
By Stefan Wehrmann Abrasion behavior or abrasion resistance are terms that are often used in connection with cables in cable carriers because the abrasion behavior is essential for the durability of a cable. Why Do Cables Have to...
3 Reasons Why Industrial Manufacturing Robots are Important
By Erin Kemal Industrial robots are being used more and more in so many industries, no more so than the manufacturing industry. But why are these industrial manufacturing robots so important? Also, what constitutes an...
Can You Lubricate Plastic Bearings with WD-40?
By Lars Butenschon It’s common knowledge that, together with duct tape, WD-40 is a universal tool that can fix anything. While the former keeps everything in place when things shouldn’t move, the latter keeps...