Tagged: linear bearings
5 key considerations for designing underwater linear systems
By Jared Worth Underwater applications present a variety of unique challenges to design engineers not found in other application areas. If these challenges are not thoroughly understood and planned for, the system will likely fail. ...
Understanding igus Linear Guides: A Beginner-Friendly Overview for Mechanical Engineers
igus offers a wide range of linear motion products, and for engineers who are new to the brand, the product names can feel unfamiliar at first. Each igus drylin® product family addresses a specific...
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...
Designing a single-source linear system with drylin®
By Jared Worth 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...
480 applicants compete for the manus award
The international competition offers prizes of up to $3,000 for unique polymer plain bearing projects By Mark McGwin 7 March 2023 – Small, corrosion-resistant, and made of plastic: the plain bearing. An unimposing machine element, it...
Convert Rotary to Linear Motion
Lead screws are a common technology used to convert rotary motion into linear motion, and are often used to provide actuation to a set of linear bearings. In this tech talk from the igus®...