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What 3D printing material is food safe?

FDA is vital for many industries and having the ability to 3D print parts is crucial but special FDA material needs to be available.
Luckily at igus® we have a number of FDA 3D printed materials available, covering many different criteria’s such as high temperatures, chemical resistant and hard wearing.

Can construction machinery manufacturers rely on plastic bearings?

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.

Why does hygienic equipment need special products?

Hygienic designs for machines are becoming increasingly important within companies nowadays, and ensuring they are resistant to aggressive washdowns is essential.  Contamination is detrimental in certain industries, it can cost companies thousands in downtime and service costs. With this in mind, lots of companies are investing in products that are not only hard wearing and suitable for the application but are also resistant to aggressive washdowns.

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Traditional linear recirculating bearings vs drylin T

Traditional linear recirculating bearings vs drylin T is a common debate. Which is better and why? This blog can help with the answers. With identical dimensions there is no reason to not make the change…..

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7 basic rules for successful cable guidance

There are so many variants of cables that it is a minefield! This blog is intended to help identify some of the key features of cables used in cable guidance and help you choose the most suited cables for your application.

What is a hybrid servo cable? – Part 2

What is a hybrid servo cable? Many of us will never need to know the differences between cables however it is vital to know the differences in order to get the best power supply for your applications. This blog is the second in the ” what is a X cable?” so read all about the hybrid servo cable.