As with all igus® products, our aim is to improve technology, reduce costs and make life easier. If we can combine the two then surely that is a win-win situation? “Smart” plastics or “intelligent plastics” are not a new form of technology for igus. However, combining this “intelligence” with the low-cost 3D printing technologies has enabled us to integrate […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
Plastics have become an integral part of everyday life and have established themselves in all areas of industry over the past few decades. Most people are now aware that there is no such thing as “the plastic”, just as there is no such thing as “the metal”. In the search for ever lighter and more […]
Mechanical engineers have to adapt their machines time and time again to a new situation. Customer requirements, quality assurance specifications, and even market needs are changing constantly. This also requires an adaptability of manufacturing companies and their plant – on the one hand to meet the existing demand and on the other hand to remain […]
The market is full of countless cables. And they all have different colours. “A colourful bouquet full of safety” so to speak. But why do cables have different colours anyway? The cable structure and different colours In view of the different colouring of cables, we look at the outer jacket and the individual cores inside the cable. […]
Considering easy handling and transportation of the equipment and machinery, most of the companies in today’s industrial world, prefer modular systems. Modular conveyors are popular for the very same reason. These conveyors generally have small gaps between two sections. To reduce gaps, in order to be able to transfer small parts, conveyors have a uniquely […]