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How to install e-chains: the full breakdown engineers and assemblers actually need
In this article, we discuss the two most common horizontal assemblies/installations: both horizontal unsupported and horizontal long gliding. If you have any other configurations, such as rotary or vertical hanging, please reach out to...
CUSMA 101: How Canadian Manufacturers Can Qualify for Duty‑Free Treatment Under CUSMA
By Shizu Yamaguchi Canadian manufacturers exporting to the United States can benefit from duty‑free access under the Canada‑United States‑Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). To receive these tariff savings, products must meet the agreement’s rules of origin,...
Stop the Downtime: The Exact Measurements You Need to Replace Your igus Cable Carrier
When a machine goes down, getting the right replacement cable carrier quickly matters. However, the process is straightforward once you know what to look for. The steps below outline the essential information you need...
What Insects Can Teach Us About Linear Motion
Introduction Nature has a way of solving engineering challenges long before humans do. Take insects, for example. Beetles, ants, and grasshoppers move efficiently using dry-running joints. These joints rely on microscopic surface structures and...
The Coating That Beats Friction: Tribo-Coating Explained
Introduction Friction is inevitable. Failure isn’t. That’s the idea behind Tribo-Coating: surface treatments designed to protect moving parts where traditional solutions fall short. If you’ve ever faced wear issues on complex geometries, this technology...
A complete guide to plastic injection molding in 2025
By Jared Worth Injection molding is a manufacturing process that has been around for more than 150 years. Today, it is more popular than ever thanks to continuous innovation and material improvements. This blog will explain...
Delta robot assembly instructions
Learn how to assemble the drylin® delta robot system. This document also explains the accuracy, working space size, maximum payload, maximum track speed, and maximum acceleration. Click here to learn more about the igus...
