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Energy chain or busbar system

Christian Strauch | 30. September 2021

There are 2 approaches to vertical energy supply systems on storage and retrieval units or lifters (shuttles): >Energy chain or the conductor cable. < Both systems are rated differently by leading manufacturers of these systems. Very often it is technical reasons that speak for the energy chain. Sometimes it is the price that decides one […]

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Hygienic design – Guidelines for production facilities

igu-blog-adm | 29. September 2021

Hygienic design determines the design for production facilities in the food industry. You can find out exactly what the design guidelines say here.

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How does the 7th axis extend the range of a welding cobot?

Adriana Glazer | 23. September 2021

Cobot
Robot workspace
Robot axes
Automated welding

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Sustainable vehicle design with iglidur® plain bearings

Jonas Burk | 23. September 2021

Current trends such as zero-emission vehicles or CO2-neutral production demonstrate the growing importance of sustainability in the automotive industry. In addition to stricter emission regulations, the growing awareness of the environment and sustainability in society,as well as the increasing interest of consumers in sustainable vehicles is increasing.

In order to meet the demands, the industry must develop sustainable solutions, and focus on both the product and the value.

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Alternatives to bearings with lubrication groove

Lars Butenschön | 17. September 2021

Lubrication grooves perform an important task in metallic bearings. The lubricant reaches the bearing point between the bearing and the shaft directly through them. The lubricant protects the shaft and bearing against dirt and moisture and ensures low coefficients of friction. Disadvantages: On the one hand, a bearing with a lubrication groove is quite complex […]

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