PLASTICS & INJECTION MOULDING 


 By Matthew Aldridge, Managing Director, igus UK


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he construction sector is under increasing pressure to reduce emissions, minimise 


     


     


  


MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS IN ELECTRIC MACHINERY       


        need for greasing, such components can reduce   


COMPONENT SELECTION AND SYSTEM DESIGN        


    performance and environmental impact alongside 


ELECTRIFICATION AND URBAN CONSTRUCTION DEMAND       Engineer for 


  construction on the London Underground from      


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KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR MANUFACTURERS  considerations for manufacturers and engineers  


Reducing maintenance requirements can   minimising servicing needs improves uptime and 


MATERIAL SELECTION INFLUENCES DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE       


SIMPLIFIED DESIGN CAN IMPROVE RELIABILITY    


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