By Jared Worth What is the CF CASE? The chainflex® CASE is a highly engineered box design that offers simple storage solutions, convenience and protection during transport, and easy dispensing of cable in-house or on a...
Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/tx1-polymer-bearings-vs-bronze-bearings/ igus® plastic bearings have been produced using iglide® materials for nearly 60 years. The standard range of injection molded iglide bearings is extensive, however, not every requirement conforms to the standard...
By Shizu Yamaguchi (Edited by Jared Worth) Introduction Imagine this: You’re enjoying a cookie. But it’s not just any cookie: it’s 3D printed and made from plastic waste. This isn’t a scene from a...
By Jared Worth Automated applications such as material handling, assembly, or pick and place tasks are well-known and popular within the manufacturing sector. Yet less well-known applications — particularly gluing and dispensing — are gaining steam and...
By Erin Kemal Over the last few weeks, there has been an abundance of uncertainty and people all over the country are resorting to working from home. Here at igus® life is no different. Wherever possible,...
By Dave Kortkamp If there’s one thing I enjoy most about my job, it’s going on-site to visit our customers and get hands-on with their energy chain or drag chain systems. Quite often while making...
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...
By Michael Moalli While the main benefits of engineered plastic bearing materials are well known, this post will explore some of the lesser known benefits and features that engineered plastic bearing materials can provide. Although some of these...
By David Sandiland Quite often, when a robot cell is designed, the method with which the cables and hoses will be managed is something that is considered entirely too late in the process. When...
By Stephen Bowman Long Travel Applications Bulk Handling and Mining and other heavy duty applications require us to pay particular attention to every detail during the design of a dynamic cable management system. There are many harsh conditions...