What is axial clearance?
By Zoe Moser What is axial clearance? What should we watch out for? And what possibilities does igus offer for reducing axial clearance? The question of clearance is often asked when dealing with lead...
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How could the manufacturing sector utilize extended reality?
By Jared Worth Introduction The manufacturing industry is always growing and innovating. Automation and Industry 4.0 are the most talked about examples of this; however, extended reality (XR) provides an avenue to not only...
Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fiber-wound material
igus launches a new dry-running material, the endurance runner, which is ideal for heavy-duty applications Especially for applications with high dynamic forces, such as in hoists, the new material igutex TX3 offers an even...
Clean, safe, self-lubricating: igus presents the hygienic design linear carriage
A self-draining design, iglide high-performance plastic and stainless steel ensure an exceptionally hygienic linear guide For fast cleaning, igus has developed a linear guide in hygienic design with an FDA-compliant and self-lubricating linear carriage....
Plain bearing damage: causes, symptoms, and preventive measures
By Lars Butenschon Plain bearings are an important part of machines and systems because they allow low-friction movement between two components, reducing wear. Unfortunately, plain bearings can also suffer damage that can lead to...
What is PROFIBUS and how does it work
By Jared Worth Factory automation is going to inevitably become more difficult to implement as factories grow in size and become more advanced. Running cables from a control room to each field device in...
Port Cranes: functions, types and sizes
By Jared Worth Cranes are an essential part of any port. Without them, the transport of cargo would be effectively impossible. But you may be surprised at just how many different types and sizes...
Five times the distance: world’s first cable for hanging applications suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE
igus chainflex CFSPECIAL.192 hybrid cable for hanging travels of up to 50 meters March 16, 2023 – igus®, the leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced a new hybrid cable for...
How igus® responds to the challenges of modern manufacturing with innovation
By Jared Worth Original article appeared on: https://blog.igus.eu/how-igus-responds-innovatively-to-challenges-of-modern-manufacturing/ In the late 1980s, increasing automation brought with it faster and more challenging applications. If you look at production facilities, the cable carrier is becoming more and...