What Can Curved Rails Offer That Standard Rails Can’t?

Vishaka Upreti | 15 April 2021

Curved rail seems like a rather strange phenomenon but actually, the requirement to be able to have a curvature in applications is more common than you think. igus® drylin® linear rails are immensely popular. None more so than the drylin® W range. So, based on the popularity of this already flexible linear collection, it made sense to try and see […]

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drag chain

Hard or soft cable for e- chains: which is best?

Vishaka Upreti | 12 April 2021

No matter whether you call it an energy chain, e-chain or a drag chain, it also does not matter whether cables have Flexible Dynamic (FD), highly flexible (HF) or “chain” in the name. It is not the name that matters, but rather the function and durability. So, which is best? A “hard” or a “soft” […]

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igus ball bearings

xiros® range covers many different types of bearings.

Vishaka Upreti | 8 April 2021

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igubal spherical bearings

Which igubal® housing material is most suitable for which application?

Vishaka Upreti | 8 April 2021

As with all igus® products, the igubal spherical bearings come in a wide range of materials. Each material is designed to suit specific requirements, whether you require a rod end for high-temperature environments or a flange bearing for food contact. Here we will provide you with an overview of the materials available, and their uses. igumid […]

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Igus 3D printing spare parts

50 per cent savings with 3D printed spare parts

Vishaka Upreti | 29 March 2021

Machines are expensive and so is their maintenance. This applies in particular to special machines and older models, where the procurement of spare parts is often difficult and usually cost-intensive. Often the required parts must be individually traced and produced. Costs and problems are not only caused by the always expensive custom-made production of individual […]

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