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 […]
You need a metallic component. You can quickly import the software model and the part comes out of the 3D printer in no time at all. Swarf doesn’t occur. There is practically no waste. This quickly leads to the question: can 3D printers replace classic machine tools? This blog examines this question for three relevant […]
Lathes, spindles and machine tools nearly always involve some form of rotation. The guidance of electric cables and hydraulic and pneumatic hoses is usually a difficult challenge. Even though an individual solution is needed for each machine, igus can offer Six varieties of Optimal Solution as below: Coiling of e-chain Coiling of e-chain with reverse […]
Wherever High precision range is required in the machine tool, plain bearings made of plastic reach their limits. However, in places where this is not the case, they can reduce costs and minimize maintenance. A typical place where our plain bearings show their full strength is in chain magazines of tool changing systems. The main […]
The Meat processing industry and it machines e.g steaks , fillets or sausages processing machines need to be tough and easy to clean. In this machines to fight germs the most aggressive cleaners and lots of water is use. As the application environments are critical the machine components like bearings will function in long run […]
The component service life plays an important role in the packaging and beverage industries, as the machines operate at high frequencies. During transportation activity ,there are various options for reductions of scratch marks and even damage. The service life of a glass beverage bottle is limited by the degree of damage to its exterior. Since […]