What is a slewing ring bearing? Such a simple question, but do you have an answer? In this blog, we identify what a slewing ring is and how the igus® PRT slewing ring can help improve your application. Have a read to find out more.
Everyone wants to have confidence in the products they are designing into their machines and applications., Nothing says ” I have confidence in my product” like an extended guarantee. Now, not only does igus® offer up to 4 year guarantee on its chainflex® cables, it has now been certified with UL classification.
Ensuring that power can get to lorries is essential. How many of us now get our weekly shop delivered? Keeping the food cold allows us to have this luxury but have you ever considered how the power gets to these lorries safely?
With such stringent requirements, it is no wonder that the automotive industry can be tough! igus® have worked tirelessly to ensure the products we develop are suited to such tough environments.
Lightweight, lubrication-free and durable, all traits ideal for a highly demanding industry.
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?
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.
You may not have heard the term ” dryspin” before but you may know the term “high-helix”. Effectively, they are a similar beast! The dryspin technology is based on the high helix thread but dryspin is exclusively manufactured by igus®.
Industries lose billions of pounds every year but could some of this be prevented? One thing people are starting to do is to move from steel to plastic. But are plastics a viable alternative to steel?
