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Can I monitor the wear of my bearing systems?

igu-blog-adm | 2. July 2019

At igus, we have the right sensors for linear systems, slewing ring bearings and plain bearings in the product range. They all belong to the products, which enable predictive maintenance. DLT.W – Sensor for wear in drylin T linear systems Is integrated in the liner Reports wear of the liner in good time This allows […]

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Linear guides with detent

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

Fast, faster, further and even further. Longer service life, high efficiency and short downtimes are core requirements for linear guides. But not always. There are linear guides that are capable of completely different things: guides that are intended to be difficult to move; guides that stay in position when they are released, irrespective of whether […]

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Grease linear guides?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

The question regarding the protection of linear guides against corrosion is asked very often as they are used in all possible environments. Indoors, I “only” need the appropriate lubrication. But even in the garage, it can be damper. Used outdoors, of course, the linear guide comes into contact with rain, snow, heat and low temperatures […]

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Are lightweight linear guides the future?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

A linear guide made of aluminium, plastic or carbon? But it is not very durable. A linear guide must be made of steel, only then is it any good. And that’s true: In many applications involving the dynamic movement of high loads, linear guides made of steel are the first choice. But times have changed; […]

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Are linear guides easy to install?

Michael Hornung | 30. June 2019

In the installation instructions for a lubricated linear guide with ball circulation, the following aspects, among  others, need to be considered by me: Installation and maintenance only by specialist personnel – Suitable lifting equipment is to be used – Avoidance of dirt during installation; which leads to questions: How can dirt be removed (benzene or […]

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