Tagged: heavy-duty
Debunking myths about plastic bearings in heavy-duty applications
Article by Michael Moalli, edited by Jared Worth There are many misconceptions surrounding plastic bearings, particularly when discussing heavy-duty applications. While plastics are often seen as an inferior material compared to metal in heavy-duty...
Testing bolts and bearings for construction machinery: Hardox® and iglide®
This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/bolts-and-bearings-for-construction-machinery-under-test-hardox-and-iglidur/ The Hardox® wear plates brand is frequently found in commercial vehicles and construction machinery where steel surfaces have to withstand the most severe stresses. From the loading area of...
Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fiber-wound material
igus launches a new dry-running material, the endurance runner, which is ideal for heavy-duty applications Especially for applications with high dynamic forces, such as in hoists, the new material igutex TX3 offers an even...
Cable management under adverse conditions: e-loop® as a versatile problem solver White Paper
A power and signal supply system for heavy-duty applications is an example of the creativity of design engineers and how quickly they implement their ideas in the heavy machinery industry. Originally developed for a...