Decision Tree: How to Choose Your Linear System
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Can your products cope in the cold winter temperature?
By Erin Kemal Now that we are in the depths of winter, it seems fitting to highlight a few product groups that are designed to function outside. in sub-zero temperatures. Below are a couple...
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Ball Screw vs Lead Screw: How to Choose the Right One
By Matt Mowry Within the world of linear motion, screw-driven actuators are one of the most commonly used devices when converting the rotary motion of a motor (stepper, BLDC, servo, DC) into a linear...
Triple E-Class Container Ships and the Requirements for STS Cranes White Paper
What are the trends and challenges faced when loading and unloading today’s container ships with STS cranes? Read this detailed white paper to find out how modern demands are handled, how different energy supply...
How igus Opposes Planned Obsolescence with e-chain® Cable Carriers: Lab Testing and Service Life Calculation
Many manufacturers design their products in such a way that they break down earlier than they need to. This deceitful practice is named “planned obsolescence.” Is igus pursuing a different strategy? And if so,...
How can I recognize my lead screw’s thread direction?
By Zoe Moser The thread cutting direction right or left can be easily determined with a visual inspection. If you look at the lead screw from the front, you can best see the difference...
What Is a Corkscrew in a Cable and How Can You Avoid It?
By Andreas Muckes Those who deal with cables or use cables in their applications are often familiar with the so-called corkscrew. Today, we would like to explain what a corkscrew is, how it develops...