Telescopic rails vs. linear guides: which one does your application need?
By Jared Worth A control panel has to swing clear of its enclosure. A tray of test instruments has to come all the way out, not most of the way. A battery pack has...
Category: Linear Motion
Why polymer bearings are the preferred choice for medical and laboratory equipment
By Jared Worth Medical and laboratory equipment places unique demands on motion components: it has to run quietly, reliably, and cleanly while meeting strict hygiene requirements. Traditional metal bearings need grease, scheduled maintenance, and...
How lead screws improve pick-and-place accuracy in packaging robots
By Jared Worth Packaging lines are judged on where a product lands, not just on how fast it gets there. PMMI research found that manufacturing managers at consumer packaged goods companies rate their packaging...
Nylon bars or self-lubricating plastic: which material should you choose for moving parts
Article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.mx/barras-de-nylon-o-plastico-autolubricante-que-material-elegir-para-piezas-en-movimiento/ When a special part needs to be manufactured, nylon bars and other engineering plastics are often a practical alternative to metal. They can be cut, turned, or milled to...
5 challenges of linear motion on boats — and how to solve them
By Jared Worth A superyacht owner taps a panel and a section of the transom glides open to reveal a tender bay — silent, precise, effortless. It happens hundreds of times a season in an environment...
Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion systems
By Jared Worth Pneumatic systems have powered industrial automation for decades, moving everything from pick-and-place units to packaging machinery and assembly equipment. They are familiar, proven, and easy to source. But as manufacturers push...
Plastics in passenger and engine driver seats
By Thorsten Mersch, Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi What do folding seats for metros, first-class seats on regional trains, and comfortable engine driver seats have in common? Upon first inspection, one might think it were...
The patented igus dryspin® lead screw technology for the automotive industry – fast and lubrication-free operation
By Marco Thull, edited by Shizu Yamaguchi Automation in cars is becoming more common while more stringent quality requirements are being applied. Actuators are simultaneously becoming smaller and driven components need to be designed...
Sensor adjustment with polymer-based linear technology: an introduction
Bastian Mehr | 8 April 2020 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Linear adjustment systems for sensors and cameras are used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from machine vision to inspection systems, test setups,...
ACME vs. trapezoidal lead screws: everything you need to know
By Jared Worth In the world of linear motion, lead screws are a foundational component for converting rotary motion into precise linear travel. They enable linear motion in everything from medical devices and laboratory...