Plastic bearing in diff-lock electronic actuator

Lynna Liu (刘银) | October 9, 2020

Almost all cars are now equipped with differentials. What is its function?The differential of a car is the system that regulates how fast the tires rotate individually and helps you turn left and right. So differentials solve the cornering problem, but they come with a huge disadvantage for off-road driving. Supose that a right wheel […]

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Under Heavy Load Application Conditions–Study on Maximum Service Lives of Shaft and Sliding Bearing

Yvan Cao | September 30, 2020

In a motion structure, a shaft and a bearing constitute an operating unit. In this sense, wear and friction values need to be evaluated from an overall perspective. To optimize lives, materials of the shaft and the bearing need to be perfectly coordinated, which is a main challenge for bearing manufacturers today. For the shaft, […]

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igus polymer compounds in the EN45545 evaluation process

John Ji | September 30, 2020

In order for an assembly or component to be allowed for use in a modern rail vehicle in Europe, the components must be tested and evaluated according to EN45545. This is a very time-consuming, bureaucratic process. The exposed surface, the weight of the component, and many other points must be considered for selection. So where […]

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e-skin flat

Modular, flat and quickly assembled: e-skin flat single pods for cleanrooms

Jen Chen | September 28, 2020

igus extends ISO Class 1 energy chain series with single chamber solution and e-skin flat with support chain for more unsupported lengths

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Tom Cruise Exoskeleton

Exoskeleton – Bionics pure

Scott Xiong | September 28, 2020

Widespread in the animal kingdom, for people an option. The skeleton on the outside of arthropods provides stability in the same way as the endoskeletons of mammals. Why not combine the advantages of the two systems with each other? An endoskeleton (inside the body) is strong but, having numerous joints, is nevertheless very flexible. It […]

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