igus® Canada Blog & Toolbox

Selecting the Right Position Indicator

Linear guides/lead screw tables can be assembled with supplementary accessories. In addition to hand wheels and clamps, analog position indicators are also available. A position indicator is used to display the location of the...

Innovative Ethernet Cables for Tomorrow’s Standards

The technological advance of industrial automation and the increased need for networked connectivity have driven Ethernet protocol to be the cornerstone of today’s modern cable applications. chainflex® Ethernet cables are designed to meet the various...

The six advantages of linear plain bearings

Linear bearing systems create sliding technology for maximum design potential. The tribologically-optimized plastic liners, self-lubricating bearings and customizable rails of drylin® linear solutions allow engineers the ability to bring design ideas to life. Though ball...

The three advantages of assembled cables

The readycable® line of assembled motor, servo, signal and encoder cables comes equipped with standard industrial connectors that are ready to plug into your application the second they arrive. They are expertly built in...

How to properly secure bearings

If the housing is not to their liking, plastic bearings do not hesitate to move out of their mounting holes. Read this three-part tech talk series to learn why that happens and how to...