If a cable seems unspectacular to many at first glance, a look behind the scenes shows that we would be completely lost without the innovative cable technology. Many people are not even aware of how often we come into contact with different lines in our everyday life. Whether in industrial production systems and machine tools, […]
It’s been over 5 years since I talked to other product managers about how Ethernet is evolving in the industry. CAT7 as a cable for the e-chain was a big topic at the time. The idea was to bring SPE technology from the car to the industry. Of course, a lot had to be created […]
What does “thread” actually mean in relation to a lead screw? And what is the difference between single and multi-start threads? Lead screws are machine elements that convert a rotary movement into a translatory one. Lead screws consist of a cylindrical round rod on which a simple transmission thread is attached. The transmission threads can […]
New, cost-effective drylin linear bearing ensures fast, lubrication-free movements igus, a motion plastics specialist, showcases what plastics can do with its first drylin W linear bearing made entirely of tribo-polymers. The linear bearing has been developed specifically for linear movements. At just ten grammes, it is quick to install, vibration-dampening, lubrication-free and ideal for transportable […]
A gliding application frequently looks better than unsupported energy chain. This is not just because the straight line of the upper run, but also because the sag leading to the chain drop is eliminated compared to unsupported application. Unsupported systems will be better to use the space at the end of the travel (lesser Parking […]