IPA test passed! e-skin flat energy chain with three layers receives cleanroom Class 1

Published on: 30/11/2021

The award-winning, modular alternative to ribbon cable proves its particle-free qualities in Fraunhofer cleanroom test. In clean room environments such as laboratories, energy chains required to manage cables and hoses safely must be particle-free. igus has developed the e-skin flat, an economical alternative to ribbon cables due to its modular design. Proof that the energy […]

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Lock and slide! igus rotary table bearings adjust quickly and precisely

Published on: 23/11/2021

New locking function of iglidur PRT slewing ring bearings removes need for time-consuming adjustments With a new locking mechanism, igus adds more functions to its lubrication- and maintenance-free slewing ring bearings in the PRT-04 series for tight installation spaces. This saves time in adjusting, for example, assembly tables, jigs, fixtures and control panels. Fitters and […]

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Vector highlights: Showcasing the best of the 2020 nominees.

Published on: 19/11/2021

It is that time again for the vector awards! Showcasing the best of energy chain applications. There are always innovative applications, and this year will be no exception. Thanks to Covid, last year’s vectors were postponed so the 2022 ones will be bigger and better! In this week’s video of the week, we look back […]

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Lubrication-free igus linear belt axis in a hygienic design for clean use in food technology

Published on: 16/11/2021

drylin ZLW belt axis manufactured with FDA-compliant materials can be cleaned quickly and is maintenance-free thanks to tribopolymer technology Cleaning complex machines and systems in food production leads to longer and therefore expensive downtime. To reduce this workload, igus is launching a ready-to-connect belt axis, designed to meet hygienic standards for the food industry. It […]

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VOTW- Freedom of design with stock material

Published on: 11/11/2021

Sometimes having a nonstandard part can be problematic and expensive. Thankfully with the igus® stock material range, this doesn’t need to be the case. With a large variety of materials, with different temperature ranges and different mechanical properties, the iglidur® stock materials are suitable for a multitude of applications. In this week’s video of the […]

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