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Wheelchairs are a wonderful brainchild, though no one is quite sure when it was first invented. The first one on …
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Plastic-steel hybrid energy chain for telescopic applications
igus has developed its first plastic-steel hybrid energy chain for telescopic applications, such as cherry pickers, telehandlers and boom lifts. …
Read More »How e-chain systems keep bucket-wheel reclaimers up and running
Bucket-wheel reclaimers/excavators are the workhorse of open-cast mines and ports, and among the largest machines ever built. The equipment and …
Read More »How to change your bearing in less than 30 seconds
igus has introduced a bearing for its drylin W linear system that allows engineers to replace the liner in less …
Read More »Optimising insulation for VFD and servo cables
The trend for variable frequency drives (VFDs) is moving towards more compact drives with the same or a higher performance …
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