Lead screws have been known for a long time under the term “trapezoidal”, but this term limits the range. There are lots of variations of lead screw: acme thread, square threads, high helix to name a few. But how do you know which one is better than the others? What is a trapezoidal lead screw? […]
The definition of eco-friendly is “not environmentally harmful”. This term can be quite misleading when referring to products. There appears to be a collective of terms under the “eco-friendly” umbrella that can be misconstrued when defining the environmental impact of products; green, sustainable and environmentally friendly to name a few. In adverts and in the […]
There are a lot of discussions about which is better, linear plain bearing or ball bearing systems but it really depends on the application. What is clear, is that there are numerous instances where ball bearing systems can be changed for igus® drylin® linear systems and with this change, there will be a cost-saving. The principle of […]
The performance and reliability of a crane is directly dependent on how power reaches the system. There are various power supply options available and each option has certain parameters and requirements to be considered. This can mean that selecting the best type of system to implement can be complicated. Here we look at 2 possible options; Busbar […]
Social distancing is the phrase of 2020 and what’s interesting is that the phrase can have both negative and positive connotations, depending on the context. igus® over the years has grown relationships with other companies, working in collaboration with them to support products that combine with igus products. One of the strongest relationships is with Universal Robots, a […]
Cost effective Delta Robot: Automate simple tasks quickly, easily and cost-effectively: this is the goal of igus with its Low-Cost Automation products. Grips easily, cost-effectively and quickly: That is what the new delta robot from igus does. igus linear guides are lubrication-free, maintenance-free, corrosion-free, dust & dirt resistant, lightweight and so on! igus use […]
The igus robolink is available in various different models: robolink DC and DCi, and robolink DP and DPi. The robolink DC works over 4 or 5 rotating axes and is made from symmetrical rotating joints which are available in high end or standard options. The joints pivot about slewing rings which feature polymer slewing ring bearings for dry operation […]
igus® gantries are used in countless different applications and industries, from underwater camera rigs to industrial laundry services, picking and distributing clothing. The opportunities are endless when it comes to igus gantries: whether an application requires high speed, high accuracy or high loads, the solution will be found using the igus gantries options. Which gantry should be […]
We are strong believers that not everything will fit into the conventional “standard” realms of products and having FDA bar stock material available in our iglidur® polymers allows the customer to be as creative as they desire. As a result, it allows customers from a large range of industries to have custom machined parts made for […]
Metallic ball bearings are predominantly used in most applications in classic mechanical engineering. They are number 1 in terms of global sales and are suitable for a variety of different mechanical engineering applications. However, you always reach a limit if there are additional requirements for the bearing within the application, i.e. additional load capacity or […]