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Linear guides – considerations on whether to roll or slide

03/08/2018

There are two common linear guide concepts – the first is based on plain linear bearings, the second on ball bearings. But when to choose one over the other? In this article, Robert Dumayne, dry-tech director at igus, surveys some of the points to consider when deciding on which type of bearing to use.

Hostile glass seaming application requires heavy duty, corrosion resistant modular solution

03/08/2018

Glass processing is particularly demanding on linear motion components with its abrasive environment and high production rates. Glass edge grinding is a common process where the sharp edges of cut raw glass are finished for safe handling and to reduce chipping defects that can lead to breakages.

On-board electronics make linear actuators safer and smarter

05/07/2018

Where traditional electric linear actuators have provided the most basic machine functionality, the increasing integration of advanced electronics is making today’s actuators safer, smarter and easier to network with agricultural, construction and mobile off-highway equipment.

The everyman guide to motion engineering

05/07/2018

Machine designers and specifiers increasingly have to look at creating motion control systems. It is quite a complex specialism, so Gerard Bush of INMOCO has compiled the following guide.

Helping boost machine design IQ for Tribine Harvester

28/06/2018

Thomson Industries has created a video that details how its smart linear actuators have benefited Tribine Harvester, LLC, a recent entrant into the grain harvester market.

Motion Control Features

Linear guides – considerations on whether to roll or slide

Hostile glass seaming application requires heavy duty, corrosion resistant modular solution

On-board electronics make linear actuators safer and smarter

The everyman guide to motion engineering

Helping boost machine design IQ for Tribine Harvester