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10/28/2026

How much longer could your components last with the right surface coating?

iglide® tribo-coating is engineered to improve wear resistance and optimize sliding properties on high-contact surfaces. Backed by extensive testing, it offers a durable solution for demanding applications.

Click here to learn more about our coating powders: https://fcld.ly/coating-page-fb
Request a free sample here: https://fcld.ly/coating-sample-fb

10/27/2026

In pick-and-place packaging systems, lead screws can play a critical role in positioning everything from infeed guides and camera mounts to gripper height and end-of-arm tooling.

Why use lead screws?
• Predictable, repeatable positioning
• Low backlash for accurate direction changes
• Resistance to back-driving for vertical applications
• Self-lubricating, maintenance-free operation with dryspin® technology

When combined with drylin® linear guides, actuators, motors and motor controllers, lead screw technology can help machine builders create precise, reliable motion while reducing maintenance requirements.

Every lubrication point designed out is one less maintenance task — and one less potential reason for a packaging line to stop.

Read the full blog to see how lead screws can improve pick-and-place accuracy and support more reliable packaging automation: https://fcld.ly/k61kw2r

10/26/2026

Unplanned downtime usually starts with two things: friction and wear.

And when you stop production for routine lubrication, that lost time adds up fast.

Dry-running igus® motion plastics reduce the need for external lubrication at key points, helping cut maintenance demands and the risk of grease contamination.

Swipe through to see where igus components and RBTX automation fit across the packaging line.

10/23/2026

Need actuator cables for your next machine build? Skip the long wait.

CFINI® actuator cables are stocked in the US in common 2, 5, 10 and 15 m lengths, with 5–10 day shipping to help keep your projects moving.

From CNC machine tools and 3D printing to material handling and packaging equipment, get dependable sensor and actuator connections for your motion applications without unnecessary delays.

✓ US-stocked cable configurations
✓ Common lengths ready to order
✓ Reliable connections for industrial applications

Spend less time waiting for cable and more time moving your projects forward.

Shop our wide selection of oil-resistant sensor and actuator cables, designed specifically for energy chains and tested for millions of movement cycles.

10/22/2026

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 2026!

It's been a great time connecting with manufacturers, engineers and visitors from across the industry, discussing applications and demonstrating our motion plastics® solutions in action.

From cable management and linear motion to bearings, robot dresspacks, flexible cables and more, there was plenty happening throughout Booth S44039.

If you’re at FABTECH this week, visit our booth, meet the team and find out how our latest innovations can help boost the productivity and efficiency of your projects.

📍 Booth S44039
📅 October 21 to 23 | Las Vegas

See what igus is bringing to FABTECH 2026: https://fcld.ly/fabtech-fb

10/21/2026

That’s a wrap on PACK EXPO 2026!

What’s one idea you’re taking back to your packaging line?

Maybe it’s eliminating a greasing point, making a format change easier, or finding a better way to handle finished cases. We enjoyed talking through those challenges with everyone who stopped by our booth.

Couldn’t make it to Chicago?

Explore packaging solutions and application stories here: https://fcld.ly/krnk2dj

10/21/2026

They replaced bronze bearings, and the results might surprise you.

Discover how Norwood Sales improved its Kwik Koulter product with iglide® bearings, eliminating grease points without sacrificing load capacity. Our application video shows how this maintenance-free solution is helping streamline agricultural equipment design.

Watch the video here 👉️ https://fcld.ly/norwood-sales-yt-fb

10/20/2026

What's the biggest challenge you face when designing equipment for food-safe environments?

For many engineers, it's finding the right balance between:

• FDA compliance
• Reliability
• Maintenance requirements
• Cost efficiency

For years, lubrication schedules, grease points, and contamination concerns have been accepted as part of the reality of linear motion systems in food design. That's where igus® changes the conversation.

With FDA-compliant drylin® solutions, igus® delivers lubrication-free linear motion that helps reduce maintenance, eliminate grease-related concerns, and support cleaner, more reliable machine performance.

Download the white paper to learn how drylin® linear motion technology can simplify machine design, minimize maintenance demands, and improve performance in hygienic environments: https://fcld.ly/ferbxat

10/19/2026

Changing bottle sizes can mean adjusting guides at multiple points along a conveyor.

Our Apiro® modular gearbox system connects those adjustments so guides move together, helping reduce setup time between formats.

With manual or motor-driven options and self-lubricating gears, you can configure the system around your packaging equipment and changeover requirements.

It’s day two of PACK EXPO International! Stop by to see Apiro up close and talk with our team about simplifying adjustments on your line.

📍 North Hall | Booth 6142
⏰ October 18–21 | Chicago

Explore solutions for your packaging equipment: https://fcld.ly/0fpb5u4

10/18/2026

PACK EXPO opens today!

If lubrication stops and frequent format changes are taking time away from production, come talk with our team.

Explore self-lubricating bearings and linear motion components that reduce maintenance and simplify adjustments in your packaging equipment.

See the components up close and work through your questions with our packaging specialists. We’ll help you compare options for your equipment and operating conditions.

📍 North Hall | Booth 6142
⏰ October 18–21 | Chicago

Come meet our team: https://fcld.ly/nq4nmnp