Efficient Energy Supply Systems for Cranes in Steel Plants White Paper
Read this white paper to learn about the benefits of switching to e-chain® cable carriers as an alternative to festoons for indoor cranes in steel plants.
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History of 3D Printing White Paper
Learn about the history of 3D printing — including recent innovations to existing methods and new methods altogether — with this ebook.
The IIoT – Establishing a digital connection between industrial machines
As the world becomes more closely connected through the internet, industrial machines/technology need to keep pace. The IIoT not only makes this possible, but easy to do. This white paper will examine exactly how...
The True Cost of Bearing Lubrication White Paper
In this white paper, learn about a simple solution that can have a positive, long-term impact on profitability for OEMs and their customers: the elimination of bearing lubricant. Further explore the hidden costs of...
Plain bearing materials comparison: iglide® versus conventional plastics White Paper
In contrast to a few years ago, people today ask themselves less and less whether they should replace a metal plain bearing with a plastic one. Plain bearings made of plastics or plastic compounds...
When to use plastic linear bearings and linear guides or recirculating ball systems White Paper
Linear bearings are machine elements that perform a linear movement. Rolling or sliding elements transmit the forces that occur. In this white paper, two linear guide concepts are compared: sliding on plastics as well...
Influence of vibration on machine tools: Vibration behavior of e-chain systems® White Paper
The requirements for precision of machine tools are constantly growing. Their increasing automation gives specific challenges; for example, the influence of the vibration of machine components on the finished workpiece is an important factor...
Cable management under adverse conditions: e-loop® as a versatile problem solver White Paper
A power and signal supply system for heavy-duty applications is an example of the creativity of design engineers and how quickly they implement their ideas in the heavy machinery industry. Originally developed for a...
From the robot dress pack revolution to abrasion-free cleanroom chains to heavy-duty chains with extended service life White Paper
Today, e-chain® cable carriers are a standard machine part throughout automation technology. Their application spectrum is similarly broad–from semiconductor manufacture in cleanrooms to container cranes. As varied as chains are, there are technology trends...
Toothed belt drive or lead screw drive: How do I choose the right linear actuator? White Paper
In the area of automation and mechanical engineering, linear axes are important elements that can be used for simple positioning tasks or for the implementation of complex, high-precision multi-axis systems. Linear actuators and linear...