The range of gears now available is extensive from spur gears to helical gears and the material variety is ever growing but do you know the basics? Do you know what a gear is and more importantly, do you know what a spur gear is?
There are a large variety of different machines which have requirements for precision, cleanliness, especially heat shrink machines. These also have to contend with heat making igus® products ideal for these applications. Read more about igus® xiros® rollers in heat shrinking machines
The automotive industry is notoriously difficult to satisfy, especially with such high standards in every area of production. Utilising igus® products within the car’s design, not only reduces weight and noise but is also more cost-effective than their metal counterparts.
Powder coating is becoming so popular for a number of reasons but how many people do not know what powder coating actually is. In this blog we give an insight into what powder coating is and some of the advantages of using this method of covering.
Collaborating with customers and working on a project for students at a University is so rewarding. igus® and Greaves 3D Engineering came together at an event this week at the University of Northampton to celebrate the racing simulator designed and built by Greaves 3D, incorporating igus® products for the students at Northampton University!
The huge increase in drones being flown in the UK is unprecedented. This has bought so many positive elements to environmental situations, helping experts learn more about items of interest. Drones can get into spaces where other cameras can not however flying a drone in the UK also has some negative connotations…
The bicycle industry is growing rapidly and designers and manufacturers are trying to establish ways to make bikes lighter, quieter and more efficient. By replacing traditional metallic bearings with plastic is a start….
This topic is one that will continue to circle and never disappear. The comparison between plastic and metal, how reliable can plastic components be in harsh, heavy- hitting industries and can construction machinery manufacturers trust them. For many designers in industries such as agricultural and construction machinery, the development in the construction machinery market represents a revolution and with this revolution comes a need for change and new solution concepts.
