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How to Eliminate Binding and Stick-slip in Linear Plastic Bearings

Stick Slip TechTalk
drylin zlw

ZLW Belt Actuators by igus®

ZLW Belt Actuators by igus®
Linear Bearing Mistakes techtalk

5 Installation Tips for Grease-Free Sliding Linear Bearings

5 Installation Tips for Grease-Free Sliding Linear Bearings
butting rails tech talk

Butting Rails Together in 5 Easy Steps

Butting Rails Together in 5 Easy Steps
drylin W toolkit techtalk

5 Ways to Choose the Best Linear Guide for Your Application from the drylin® W Toolkit

5 Ways to Choose the Best Linear Guide for Your Application from the drylin® W Toolkit
convert leadscrew tech talk

Convert Rotary to Linear Motion

Convert Rotary to Linear Motion
e7 drylin tech talk

drylin® E7 vs. PTFE-lined linear plain bearings

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the 2:1 Rule

The 2:1 Rule and How to Define Fixed and Floating Bearings

The 2:1 Rule and How to Define Fixed and Floating Bearings
drylin linear motion

Choosing a Linear Bearing: A Quick Reference Guide

Choosing a Linear Bearing: A Quick Reference Guide
drylin R

The True Cost of Linear Bearing Lubrication

The True Cost of Linear Bearing Lubrication
drylin linear bearing

Oil-Free Bearings Withstand 43,200 Cycles 24/7

Oil-Free Bearings Withstand 43,200 Cycles 24/7
drylin wjrm

How to Lower Driving Force and Friction with Hybrid Bearings

How to Lower Driving Force and Friction with Hybrid Bearings
drylin hts

3 Tips for Choosing a Linear Slide Table

3 Tips for Choosing a Linear Slide Table
drylin r

How to Increase Speeds and Accelerations Using Plastic Bearings

How to Increase Speeds and Accelerations Using Plastic Bearings
drylin linear shaft

The Proof is in the Plastic

The Proof is in the Plastic

e-chain®

caring for cables

Caring for Cables

Caring for Cables
Steel vs plastic

Plastic Versus Steel Cable Carriers

Plastic Versus Steel Cable Carriers
ESD Applications

The Basics Behind ESD Applications Using Cable Carriers

The Basics Behind ESD Applications Using Cable Carriers
Long travel

Gliding, Long Travel Cable Carrier Applications

Gliding Long Travel Cable Carrier Applications
Cable Distribution

The Cable Distribution Rules You Need to Obey

The Cable Distribution Rules You Need to Obey
Accessorize your cable carrier

Accessorize Your Cable Carrier

Accessorize Your Cable Carrier
Bend radius

How to Select the Bend Radius of a Cable Carrier

How to Select the Bend Radius of a Cable Carrier
Reduce energy

Reduce Energy Use with Plastic Cable Carriers

Reduce Energy Consumption With Plastic Cable Carriers
TwisterBand

A How-To Guide For Rotary Applications

A How-To Guide For Rotary Applications

chainflex®

cable cross section

Continuous-flex Cable Construction

Continuous-flex Cable Construction
6 Common failure

6 Common Cable Failure Modes

6 Common Cable Failure Modes
cable management mistakes

7 Cable Management Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

7 cable management mistakes you don't know you're making
Robotic cable management

Robotic Cable Management Made Easy

Robotic Cable Management Made Easy
Guidelines for Continuous-flex Cables

7 Guidelines for Continuous-flex Cables

7 Guidelines for Continuous-flex Cables
key factors for vision cables

2 Key Factors When Specifying Vision Cables

What to Look for When Specifying a Robot Cable
What to look for in robot cable

What to Look for When Specifying a Robot Cable

The Less-is-More Approach to Robotic Cable Management
less is more

The Less-is-More Approach to Robotic Cable Management

3 Ways to Avoid Corkscrewed Cables
ways to avoid corkscrewed cables

3 Ways to Avoid Corkscrewed Cables

Where to Use Cost-effective Continuous-flex Cables
Cost-effective continuous-flex cables

Where to Use Cost-effective Continuous-flex Cables

7 Guidelines for Cable Installation
guidelines for installation

7 Guidelines for Cable Installation

7 Guidelines for Cable Installation
NFPA

NFPA 79 Standard Update: When to Use AWM Cables

iglide®

The 5 Major Benefits of Polymer Bearings

Igus Product

Polymer bearings can endure extreme temperatures, heavy loads and high speeds.

Choosing the Right Bearing Shaft Material

Igus Product

The ability to use low-cost shafting heavily depends on the bearings chosen to run on it. <br><br>

Delegate to igus®

Igus Product

igus long lasting, high performance plastic bearings are held to high standards. They must be able to handle high loads, low coefficients of friction and low wear rates.

Wear Capabilities and Limits of Plain Bearings

Igus Product

Learn why the wear capabilities & limits of any machine component, particularly for plain bearings, are extremely important for applications across industries.

How to Install and Quality Test a Plain Bearing

Igus Product

The way a bearing is installed and quality tested is essential to the success of any mechanical system. Learn more about bearing installation here.

3 Misconceptions about Thin-Walled Bushings

Igus Product

When it comes to plain bushings, thick-walled isn’t necessarily better than thin-walled.<br><br>

4 Reasons To Use Environmentally Friendly Plastic Bushings

Igus Product

using dry running plastic bushings can greatly decrease any negative effects on the environment. Plastic bushings do not require lubrication, which keeps the environment cleaner.

iglide® PRT

The Latest in Slewing Ring Bearing Technology

Igus Product

Roller slewing rings have been the only choice for rotating or turntable applications, but for your next project you might want to consider a new technology: sliding-element slewing ring bearings.

3 Ways to Avoid Failure When Mounting a Slewing Ring

Igus Product

Slewing ring bearings are ideal for rotating and turntable-type applications. While understanding the design and performance capabilities of a slewing ring bearing is important, it is equally important to be aware of how certain mounting surfaces affect this type of bearing.

3 Ways to Drive a Slewing Ring Bearing

Igus Product

In rotating and turntable applications using a slewing ring bearing, the component used to drive the system is important.<br><br>

igubal®

6 Reasons To Use Plastic Spherical Bearings

Igus Product

In most applications, plastic spherical bearings deliver a better performance than their metal counterparts.

Plastic Versus Steel Rod End Bearings

Igus Product

It is important to remember that not every rod end is the same; each has its own unique set of advantages, disadvantages and limitations.<br><br>

6 Little-known Facts about Plastic Bearing Linkages

Igus Product

Bearing linkages, also known as double-jointed bearings or “dog bones” (the latter due to their close resemblance to the tasty treats for our four-legged friends) are basically a combination of structural elements and joints that enable movement in various types of mechanical systems. While there a number of options to choose from, plastic bearing linkages have some unique features and benefits that other solutions do not offer.