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Corrugated tubing vs. triflex® R cable carriers
By Jared Worth All robotic arms need a quality cable management system if they’re to avoid frequent downtime. Corrugated tubing is a popular choice, but there’s a better option that will keep your cables...
igus Renews Commitment to Plant 10,000 More Trees in 2024 through Partnership with National Forest Foundation
By Michael Rielly Leader in Motion Plastics reaffirms partnership with the National Forest Foundation to aid in campaign to plant more than 50 million trees igus reaffirms partnership with the National Forest Foundation to...
Plastic recycling pioneer Mura Technology celebrates the pre-opening of the world’s first HydroPRS plant
By Michael Rielly Plastic recycling pioneer Mura Technology’s world-first HydroPRS™ plant is entering the commissioning phase in the UK. The first partner, igus, offers congratulations on reaching this recycling milestone. The first HydroPRS plant...
igus introduces new miniature linear guide for small installation spaces
By Michael Rielly Self-lubricating, dry-running, drylin W series extended by Installation Size 06 For tiny and compact installation spaces, igus has added an Installation Size 06 to its self-lubricating drylin W linear guide series....
Position ready-to-install e-chain cable carriers easily, quickly, and accurately
By Michael Rielly The new fast positioner “assembly helper” tool from igus saves installation time and improves handling Precise positioning like Tetris: with the fast positioner, customers receive their readychain in the ideal installation...
Damage patterns of plain bearings – Part 3: Cracks in the plain bearing
By Lars Butenschon Damage to plastic bearings often stems from incorrect assembly, unsuitable design, or inappropriate material choice. The nature and functionality of these bearings necessitate specific requirements for their sizing, design, and assembly....
Damage patterns of plain bearings – Part 2: Plain bearings melted
By Lars Butenschon Damage to plastic plain bearings often results from improper assembly, incorrect structural design, or the wrong choice of material. The nature and operation of these bearings require careful consideration in terms...
Damage patterns of plain bearings – Part 1: Deformations
By Lars Butenschon Plastic plain bearings can often be damaged due to factors such as improper assembly, incorrect structural design, or unsuitable material selection. The unique characteristics and operational mode of these bearings necessitate...
Get ready for the future with the igus Automotive FastLine Service
The development time for new cars has continued to decrease in recent years. One reason for this is the consumer, who is used to receiving a new product innovation every year, especially from the...