Pressure vs velocity, what you need to know
Do you know what the PV value is? For the engineering world the PV value is crucial. Calculating the pressure versus velocity is all to do with reducing friction… do you know how to calculate it?
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High temperature bearings, what are the effects?
Excessive heat and plastic bearings shouldn’t be a combination that works however it can! It can work very successfully if the correct plastic is used. This blog explains a little bit about how high temperatures can affect plastic bearings.
Is there such a thing as a sustainable car?
Sustainability is not only vital for companies it is vital for individuals. Small changes can not only have an environmental impact but also a cost impact. In huge industries such as the automotive industry, small changes can make a massive difference but can it help in making sustainable vehicles?
Plastic gears vs metal gears. Change up a gear!
Plastic gears are becoming more popular with engineers and designers thanks to the flexibility of manufacturing them. With the likes of the igus® gear configurator, you can now pick the best materials, make modifications and see how long the gear would last. Can you do that with metal gears?
Conveyor solutions. Are your conveyors running on a knife edge?
Conveyors are everywhere! They keep the UK moving, production lines, in supermarkets, they are literally everywhere! But how do you prevent them from breaking down and how can you increase their productivity? With small changes, you can make a big difference.
Solutions for successful and elegant industrial interior design
Flexibility with design is paramount. It allows designers to be creative without constrictions and by using igus® products offers even fewer restrictions. No dealing with grease, no worrying about noise and with a vast range, options are open at every avenue. Doing it yourself has never been easier and now design can be affordable.
How are plastic gears made?
Plastic gears are going to be the thing of the future. No lubrication, lightweight, recyclable but there is more. More options for you as the customer. igus® now machine, 3D print and mould gears in our iglidur® material. Which method would be best for you?
igus® protecting our shores through binoculars
Sometimes it isn’t about the “big” order. Sometimes it is about doing something nice. Helping the National Coastwatch Institute recently was so rewarding. Knowing that igus® bearings were helping them protect our shores was priceless.
