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What influence does the iglidur polymer bearing have on selection of the shaft?

Lars Butenschön | 1. July 2019

1. Cost points of view Cost reduction is an important factor for most companies. The possibility of using a cost-effective shaft material primarily depends on what bearing is selected. For example, ball bearings require very hard (60HRC or higher) and smooth shafts. The same applies to bronze bearings: the shaft must be harder than the […]

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Building linear carriages oneself, is that possible?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

What load do I want to move? How big is the thing that I want to move? What carriage surface is suitable for this? Is there a system in which I can choose between different widths and lengths? And what is the appropriate rail for this? What installation space is available to me? How can […]

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