When designing an energy supply system, sometimes there is a need for a very compact system, carrying power and data yet running at high speed over a long travel distance.   Often these requirements are achievable using a busbar, but only for electrical power and some data.  Busbars, however, are also prone to failure due to corrosion, blockage by dust and debris or wear over time.  Also, if fluids or high-speed data are required, busbars cannot be used. If cables are used in such applications they can be found dragging on the concrete, completely unprotected against the elements and this causes damage, which ultimately causes stoppages. The competing demands of size (compact, few cables) versus strength (l...

Long travel distances place high demands on the cable used and its durability. In today's post, we cover what these are and how we can find out whether our management meets these requirements. Durability, line structure, inner composition, and sui...

The best combination of leadscrew and leadscrew nut can mean that the mechanisms within the application is successful or not. The nuts can sometimes seem insignificant but with igus® nuts, your application gets tech up, cost down.

Protecting the bearing and shaft to ensure a longer life is a game changer. With the introduction of the felt seal, igus® have created such a product which can be used in dirty environments and will still manage to protect both the bearing and the...