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Identifying the right leadscrew nut for your application
In the manufacturing world, it’s easy to overlook “the basics”. But the reality is, the fundamentals of modern machinery are heavily relied upon to allow us to do the job required. Now, more than...
Key parts of an electric motor
By Jared Worth Electric motors are the leading source of electric energy usage worldwide, accounting for roughly 45% of global electric energy consumption. They power everything from household appliances like blenders and fans to industrial machinery...
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,...
Understanding changeover time and how to minimize it
By Jared Worth In the packaging industry, changeovers are a necessity to handle the wide variety of packaging types and sizes. However, the goal of any packaging operation is to minimize changeover time as much as possible...
Maximizing humanoid robot longevity: the power of maintenance-free components
By Jared Worth The challenge of maintenance in humanoid robots Humanoid robots represent the cutting edge of robotics, offering unique capabilities and versatility across various industries, from warehouses to disaster relief sites. However, this advanced...
What is screw pitch, and how is it different from screw lead?
Screws are ubiquitous in mechanical systems, playing a critical role in the linear drive mechanism of countless applications. To fully grasp the mechanics of screws, it is essential to understand specific technical terms — particularly “pitch” and “lead”....
Designing a single-source linear system with drylin®
In industrial applications, achieving seamless, efficient, and reliable motion is essential. Often, this involves integrating a variety of linear motion components – from guides and bearings to actuators and motors. While it might seem...
Navigating smoothly: the power of dry-running, maintenance-free components aboard boats
It’s no secret that maintaining components aboard a boat can be a difficult and frustrating task. Between maintaining proper lubrication on moving components, dealing with corrosion, and facing the ingress of dirt, dust and...
FAQs: drylin® Delta Robots
drylin® delta robots feature linear actuators with self-lubricating sliding plastic liners for dry-running operation. They run quieter than systems with recirculating ball bearings and are also lightweight, maintenance-free and cost-effective. In addition to that,...