Self-locking: what is it?
If you go into the problem of threads, you often encounter the word “self-locking”. But what does “self-locking” mean exactly in conjunction with lead screw technology? And what are the differences between high helix...
Category: Linear Motion
Sliding Bearings: 3 Major Bearing Considerations for Linear Sliding Applications
By Matt Mowry We receive a lot of phone calls from customers telling us that they would like to switch out their existing linear guides, which contain recirculating ball bearings, in exchange for linear...
Why Do We Offer So Many Online Tools? I Learned from Experience
By Matt Mowry Many customers ask, “Why do you guys offer so many online tools? Should we be using them more often?” My immediate response is always “absolutely”. And, I can confidently vouch for this...
Yes, we can PPAP car parts & other things you should know about igus® automotive solutions
By Avory Brookins If you’re familiar with igus®, then you probably already know that we engineer and manufacture grease-free plastic bearings and linear slides for use in various automotive applications, including seats, hinges, foot pedals, windshield wipers and...
Convert Rotary to Linear Motion
Lead screws are a common technology used to convert rotary motion into linear motion, and are often used to provide actuation to a set of linear bearings. In this tech talk from the igus®...
Want to go racing? Greaves 3D and igus® bring racing to students
By Erin Kemal I had the pleasure of helping host an event recently where igus®, Greaves 3D Engineering and the University of Northampton came together to introduce the new racing simulator. This has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering and...
Lead Screws and Polymer Nuts for the Packaging Industry
By John Nebbia If you’re a machine builder in the packaging industry, you’re probably used to figuring out how to convert rotary motion into linear. Leads screws with metal nuts may have been your...
What can curved rails offer that standard rails can’t?
By Erin Kemal This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/what-can-curved-rails-offer/ Creation of the curved rail A curved rail seems like a rather strange phenomenon but the requirement of curvature in applications is more common than you think....
Servo Motor vs. Stepper Motor: Choosing the Right Motor for Your Application
By Jared Worth When it comes to precision motion control in engineering applications, two popular choices emerge: servo motors and stepper motors. Both serve specific purposes and offer unique advantages, but selecting the appropriate...
Smart factory: intelligent plant monitoring with the FANUC FIELD system
By Richard Habering To evaluate data from machines and systems, FANUC, an international robot manufacturer, offers its “FIELD system” open industrial IoT platform. The system uses local network topology to connect production machines from...