Tagged: maintenance-free
Why Pivoting and Oscillating Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushings Fail — and How to Design Maintenance-Free Joints at Low RPM
By Shizu Yamaguchi For too long, the necessity of grease in many bearing applications, particularly those involving low-speed pivoting and oscillation, has been accepted as “just part of the job.” We’re here to challenge...
How do self-lubricating bearings work?
Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/how-do-self-lubricating-bearings-work/ If you know of igus® as a company, you will know that our entire company journey has been based on offering self-lubricating products. This was the initial concept over 60 years ago,...
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...
The future of drone design: lightweight, durable plastic components
By Jared Worth The drone market has been rapidly growing for years, and is projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030. This presents the perfect opportunity for manufacturers to improve their designs and set their own drones...
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...
Hey Engineers, Interested in Reducing Avoidable Warranty Claims?
By Nicole Lang Over the years, I have worked with a lot of companies—typically with engineers and purchasing agents. Many of these companies manufacture consumer-facing products, and I would often hear from them that...
Robotic Cable Management Made Easy White Paper
You may think that moving from unprotected cables, using solutions like duct tape or corrugated tubing to a 3-dimensional robotic cable carrier is unnecessary but think again. In this detailed white paper, learn how...
6 Reasons Why igus® Bearings Are the Better Choice for Material Handling Robotics
By Nicole Lang There has been a monumental shift toward material handling or logistics robots (such as AGVs like the one pictured below) to help warehouses run smoothly and efficiently, . However, to ensure...