Tagged: application
How to line up linear rails in 8 easy steps
It’s imperative for rails in linear systems to be aligned parallel to one another, as this increases precision, prevents an increased coefficient of friction, averts wear, and avoids catastrophic failure. By following these eight...
Unsupported vs Gliding Cable Carrier Applications
In this quick guide, get insight into the differences between unsupported and gliding cable carrier applications, how to implement them into your application, and critical rules to follow during the design and installation process.
FAQ: Engineered Plastic Piston Rings
Read this FAQ to learn more about the common applications of piston rings, the full product range and how we engineer ours made of plastic at igus®. Also, you’ll learn about how they work...
Which drylin® liner material is ideal for my application?
We know it can get confusing and overwhelming when trying to choose the right liner material for your drylin® W or R system since there are so many options available. That’s why we wanted...
Revolutionizing the Pipe Industry: Parmerit and igus Team Up to Reduce Downtime
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2023 — Over the last two to three years, Parmerit, a system integrator known for its work in the automotive industry, has focused its expertise on the plastic corrugated...
An affordable autonomous surface vehicle using plastic bearings
By Jared Worth When Damon and Jillaire McMillan founded Blue Trail Engineering in 2019, they set out to develop waterproof products that don’t require large “military-sized” budgets or corporate expense accounts. Damon discovered this...
Hold the Cheese? Not for This Busy Iowa Production Plant
By Dan Thompson Minnesota Company Uses Plastic Energy Chain to Help Solve Processing Pain Like any industry, cheese manufacturers are susceptible to production downtime due to the breakdown of mechanical equipment. Which is precisely...