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Heavy lifting equipment runs on polymer bearings
World-leading polymer bearing manufac- turer, igus, produces a wide range of poly- mer bearings that do not require external lubrication and are resistant to corrosion. This makes them ideal for environments where dirt, moisture or abrasive particles can quickly destroy traditional bearings. Manufactured from advanced, tribologically optimised polymers, they deliver minimal wear and a long service life, even under high loads, in applications such as lifting. “In South Africa, we found that one of the key advantages of polymer bearings in heavy lifting equipment is their ability to operate reliably in 'dirty' conditions such as timber processing, construction and min- ing. Sawdust, sand or grit that might cause
engineers and service technicians who are used to using steel bearings and lubri- cants, and are not yet aware of the higher performance abilities of our modern-day polymers. These are often much more durable and efficient, and, in some cases, a simple switch to polymer bearings can save companies hundreds of thousands of Rands in maintenance costs. Wherever we work with companies to find solutions for their lifting equip- ment challenges, we have our customers’ designers and operators comment that the machines operate more reliably and require less maintenance in harsh indus- trial environments,” concludes Juan Eric. www.igus.co.za including new block definitions, enhanced block creation and man- agement capabilities, advanced credit editing, more intuitive direct manipulation of design elements, and section plane manipulations. • Improved tools for creating and managing section views, interfer- ence checking tools, new collision detection capabilities for 3D de- signs, attribute seeking and leader enhancements. • Better annotation and data manage- ment performance: “V 26 handles even the largest files with speed and reliability, all backed by expert sup- port and our commitment to your success,” notes Brown. “As part of our commitment to provide the solutions demanded by our clients, with V26, we’ve added the ability to edit 2D dynamic blocks created in AutoCAD. But going even further, we are thrilled to announce that BricsCAD now supports dynamic block creation as well. This rep- resents a significant expansion of V26’s compatibility and design capabilities,” announces Chris Brown, before handing over to his technical team to unpack these new features in detail. www.dwgcad.co.za
steel bearings to seize or wear prematurely have little effect on polymer surfaces. This ensures consistent reduced downtime and significantly lower maintenance costs,” says igus product manager, Juan-Eric Davidtz. He adds that the versatility of polymer bearings extends across industries. They combine strength with lightweight de- sign, resist chemicals, dampen vibration and can be tailored for specific load or temperature ranges. Importantly, they last longer than steel bearings in many real-world applications where lubrication is inconsistent or where contaminants are present. “The adoption of polymer bearings in lifting equipment is all about educating
BricsCAD V26: The true CAD alternative
be that alternative: streamlining design pro- duction processes by enabling immediate use of standard design formats, providing advanced editing and optimisation tools, automating drawing generation and ensur- ing that documentation output meets the production and construction communica- tion standards that businesses demand,” he continues. “Smart, scalable and affordable, BricsCAD delivers real design produc- tivity and altogether better value than traditional CAD software. It’s not simply an alternative; it’s the true CAD alterna- tive,” he asserts. Unique capabilities “that you won't find elsewhere”, he says, include: • Drawing health capabilities to clean up DWG files, automate file optimi- sation and streamline design data exchange between teams. • Innovative context-aware access to frequently used commands that adapt to what you're working on. • Power tools that accelerate design editing, annotation and detailing in the model or paper space. • Accelerated routines for key de- sign and documentation workflows,
BricsCAD Pro V26 offers several unique capabilities that you “won't find elsewhere”.
Bricsys ® , a Hexagon company, has released BricsCAD ® v26, which is now available and supported in South Africa by Chempute. This V26 version of the CAD software platform offers over 60 new features to enhance performance, productivity, and automation across design, manufacturing, construction, and surveying disciplines. “Designers around the globe are be- coming increasingly frustrated with rigid licensing, high cost, a lack of meaningful innovation, and bundling policies that force them to pay for features they don't need,” says Cliff Brown, global product head for BricsCAD, in his launch presentation. “They're not seeing the value of their investment and are actively seeking an alternative. BricsCAD is purpose-built to
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