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