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What is mechanical advantage in gears?
By Jared Worth Gears are fundamental components in many machines, from simple bicycles to complex industrial machinery. A key concept in the functionality of gears is mechanical advantage, which plays a crucial role in determining...
What is PROFINET? Everything you need to know
By Jared Worth PROFINET (Process Field Network) is an open Industrial Ethernet communication protocol used to enable real-time communication between controllers and devices used in industrial automation. It’s a similar protocol to PROFIBUS, though PROFIBUS operates under...
How does gear reduction work?
By Jared Worth Gear reduction is a core concept of gears that needs to be thoroughly understood in order to get the most use out of them in machines and optimize performance and efficiency....
Automated material handling, explained
By Jared Worth Material handling applications are a vital element to any warehouse operation. Products need to be moved, and someone — or something — needs to perform that task. As with many applications,...
Jib crane cable management: What’s the best solution?
By Jared Worth When it comes to industrial machinery, there are machines that often go unnoticed but play pivotal roles in enhancing efficiency and productivity. Among these products is the jib crane—a versatile lifting...
How do self-lubricating bearings work?
Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/how-do-self-lubricating-bearings-work/ If you know of igus® as a company, you will know that our entire company journey has been based on offering self-lubricating products. This was the initial concept over 60 years ago,...