EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the industry-leading developer of Energy Chain Systems®, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, today announced newly achieved certifications in cleanroom environments for both its Chainflex cables and Energy Chain® cable carriers. These products meet ISO cleanroom standard 14644-1 set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the […]
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Low cost bearings for high-speed scanning
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – January 29, 2009 – Imaging Business Machines LLC (IBML) uses iglide® polymer plain bearings in its line of intelligent document-scanning platforms. The low-cost, self-lubricating bushings withstand the paper dust created by the scanners and the six-day, 24-hour operation schedules frequently demanded of them. IBML’s main goal is to ensure organizations—such as […]
Start saving with a free, on-site efficiency consultation
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Saving time and money in today’s uncertain economy is vital for engineering companies. To help its customers cut costs, igus® is offering free, on-site value analysis visits for cost reductions. An igus expert is available to review your bearing application on-site and recommend the most effective motion-control solution from its line of […]
Cognex Introduces Cost Savings Advisor Online Tool
Cognex® Corporation (NASDAQ – CGNX) announces the availability of a new on-line tool to help manufacturers understand the benefits that can be achieved through the use of machine vision and industrial identification. “In these difficult economic times, optimizing product quality and reducing manufacturing costs is more important than ever. Our new Cost Savings Advisor makes […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Appoints New VP of Operations
Pittsburg, CA – – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announced it has appointed Mike Citro, a 40-year veteran in the profession, VP of Operations. Citro will lead the company’s manufacturing, quality, purchasing and engineering teams. With an emphasis on Continuous Improvement in all aspects of the manufacturing operations, he will identify opportunities to continually improve and implement strategies […]
PBC Linear’s Integral V™ Linear Guiding System
Rockford, IL – Typical gantry routers can be used to accomplish a wide variety of specialized tasks. From woodworking to foam cutting, CNC routers are a commonplace system found in many different areas on the manufacturing floor. These routers rely on precise linear motion in order to accuratly complete objectives. Traditionally, this would entail several […]
Bearing Cage Design Reduces Moving Mass
A new line of solid brass bearing cages features less mass, reducing the rolling bearings’ energy absorption and preventing sliding friction. In bearings that operate at high speeds, the force created by the rolling elements’ moving mass causes a significant additional internal load. Especially in cylindrical roller bearings with relatively heavy solid brass cages, the […]
New Thomson Selection Guide Now Available
Metric Super Ball Bushing bearings are precision bearings with a coefficient of friction as low as 0.001 that allows users to employ smaller and less expensive motors, belts, gears and ball screws when replacing high friction, plain bearings. Stainless Steel MultiTrac Ball Bushing bearings are built to thrive in harsh environments with temperatures up to […]
Linear position sensors to improve filling process
Temposonics R Series linear position sensors are designed to improve the filling process for facilities that package a wide variety of products. Where a packaging facility once required a complicated, bulky and costly combination scale to switch back and forth between various products during packaging cycles, these sensors are being used in equipment that is more […]
Custom Linear Motion Design Speeds Assembly
ShopBot, a leading manufacturer of CNC routing machines, selected a Bishop-Wisecarver linear motion device for the PowerStick feature of its second generation “Buddy.” For years, ShopBot has used the DualVee® based products because of their ability to operate in environments that are routinely covered in wood chips and sawdust. The ShopBot Buddy with PowerStick is […]