By Michael Rielly Plastic recycling pioneer Mura Technology’s world-first HydroPRS™ plant is entering the commissioning phase in the UK. The first partner, igus, offers congratulations on reaching this recycling milestone. The first HydroPRS plant...
By Michael Rielly Self-lubricating, dry-running, drylin W series extended by Installation Size 06 For tiny and compact installation spaces, igus has added an Installation Size 06 to its self-lubricating drylin W linear guide series....
By Michael Rielly The new fast positioner “assembly helper” tool from igus saves installation time and improves handling Precise positioning like Tetris: with the fast positioner, customers receive their readychain in the ideal installation...
By Lars Butenschon Damage to plastic bearings often stems from incorrect assembly, unsuitable design, or inappropriate material choice. The nature and functionality of these bearings necessitate specific requirements for their sizing, design, and assembly....
By Lars Butenschon Damage to plastic plain bearings often results from improper assembly, incorrect structural design, or the wrong choice of material. The nature and operation of these bearings require careful consideration in terms...
By Lars Butenschon Plastic plain bearings can often be damaged due to factors such as improper assembly, incorrect structural design, or unsuitable material selection. The unique characteristics and operational mode of these bearings necessitate...
The development time for new cars has continued to decrease in recent years. One reason for this is the consumer, who is used to receiving a new product innovation every year, especially from the...
By Jared Worth Regular crane inspections are part of any crane operation. But there’s much more to it than just the frequency of inspection; what you’re inspecting and how you’re inspecting it are equally...
By Nils Jager Most people remember the term resistance from physics lessons. In electrical engineering, on the other hand, the term is not only common, but also important for understanding. With regard to cables,...
Technical plastics Technical plastics are a subgroup of thermoplastics that differ from standard plastics, high-performance plastics, and functional plastics in terms of properties and price (1). They are used for many applications including bearings,...