Composite plastic bearings are often disregarded as a viable choice in the engineering community due to the common misconception that plastic is inferior or weaker than metal. However, the truth is … [Read more...] about The truth about tribologically-optimized plastic bearings
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Which drylin® liner material is ideal for my application?
drylin® linear bearings don’t roll – they slide. With sliding comes the need for plastic liners that are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, and resistant to dirt, dust, and corrosion. igus® offers … [Read more...] about Which drylin® liner material is ideal for my application?
Tips and Tricks for Designing with Cable Carriers
Many times, people base their cable carrier selection on delivery time and lowest price alone, but that method can quickly end up costing you more in repairs than the initial savings. Download this … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for Designing with Cable Carriers
Wear-Resistant SLS-Printed Parts Comparable to Injection-Molded Components
Since its creation in the 1980s, 3D printing has evolved tremendously, with more printing technologies and material types available. Research shows that engineers in North America are optimistic about … [Read more...] about Wear-Resistant SLS-Printed Parts Comparable to Injection-Molded Components
Plastic solutions for automotive manufacture and design
Engine flywheel couplings have to strike a delicate balance when it comes to stiffness. On one hand, they have to be rigid enough to transmit torque efficiently and avoid resonance problems. On the … [Read more...] about Plastic solutions for automotive manufacture and design
The less is more approach to robotic cable management
In recent years, cable management has come into the limelight because machine reliability has increased dramatically, even though robots have grown more complex. Unfortunately, the methods used to … [Read more...] about The less is more approach to robotic cable management
Plastic Bushings for the Automotive Industry
Although plastic bushings have been a common choice in the machine tool industry for many years, they are also becoming widely accepted in the automotive industry. Today, many new vehicles are … [Read more...] about Plastic Bushings for the Automotive Industry
The Less is More Approach to Robotic Cable Management
In recent years, cable management has come into the limelight because machine reliability has increased dramatically, even though robots have grown more complex. Unfortunately, the methods used to … [Read more...] about The Less is More Approach to Robotic Cable Management
The True Cost of Bearing Lubrication: How Bearing Lubrication Failures Affect Your Budget
In today's economy, machine and equipment manufacturers are feeling more pressure than ever to reduce costs without sacrificing machine performance. However, this balancing act can be difficult to … [Read more...] about The True Cost of Bearing Lubrication: How Bearing Lubrication Failures Affect Your Budget