September, 2020 - igus Blog

Bearing replacement for linear axes with toothed belt drive

Thomas Urbach | 30. September 2020

The bearing replacement for linear axes with belt drive is usually very time-consuming and complex. But it is easier, faster and cost-effective. How to find out here in this blog.

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Tips & tricks on how to solder with high quality

Beke Nieszytka | 30. September 2020

At first sight the process of soldering looks simple, but on closer inspection it is a complicated process that needs to be mastered. The freely manually tin-plated contact is very much dependent on the person carrying out the work as well as on the temperature, the solder used and the size of the components to be connected and is subject to certain fluctuations. Correct soldering must therefore be learned. If you observe a few criteria and with a little practice, soldering is no problem.

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motor alignment blog

Motor alignment on igus axis – this is how assembly works

Adriana Glazer | 29. September 2020

Anyone who has ever wanted to order an igus linear axis is inevitably asked at some point what orientation the motor should have. Left, centre, right, 0° or 90°? It all sounds like choosing your party before the local elections, but it is much easier than that. What is meant by motor alignment? By motor […]

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e-spool flex creates order in the cable clutter

pwirth | 29. September 2020

Winding data cables and media hoses on cable drums? Because this does not work without complex and expensive slip ring technology, cables lying on the floor become a fall hazard in many companies. The alternative: the e-spool-flex cable drum with uninterrupted screw guide. Monday morning in an industrial hall: a technician wants to configure a […]

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Individual linear rails – from the length to the hole pattern

Michael Hornung | 28. September 2020

Why the issue of linear rail length?  Does it matter, because it depends on every application and installation location? Yes, exactly right… The length is always different and individual. No two applications are the same. Suppose we build a piece of furniture and are looking for a linear guide. The available space inside the table […]

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