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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Precise handling, no lubrication, no mess, no fuss. Handling applications have never been easier! With igus® low-cost automation gantry systems, precise, quiet and lubrication-free operations are quick and easy. You can also program it all via the iRC – igus® Robot Control system. In this weeks’ video of the week the igus® gantry shows how […]
igus VAVE-oriented plastic bearings bring high-performance, low-cost parts solutions to the automotive industry at a very challenging time – proving the igus mantra of Tech up, Cost down. The automotive industry is in constant a state of change, with high product introduction turnover and now the shift to electrification. Costs are rising fast – materials, […]
This versatile energy chain demonstrates its unique features in this video of the week. These features make it suitable for almost any cable management application, offering high strength, low wear, low noise, and a host of other design details that make it easy and fast to use. The possibilities for this energy chain are endless. Click here to view the video https://youtu.be/D3feMi2sEvY For more information […]
The vector award for unique energy chain applications is entering its eighth round. Applications are open now, with deadline for entries 11 February 2022. Rotating 7,000 degrees, travelling at speeds of 10 m/s and moving in multiple dimensions: they are energy chains made from high-performance plastics. Every two years, an expert panel awards the best […]
In this week’s video of the week, Head of the iglidur® gears business unit Steffan Shchack introduces injection moulded polymer gears from igus® From stock, we have 3 designs in a variety of wear resistant materials, suitable for applications with high temperatures, electrically conductive and high endurance. From one gear to a million, we can […]
Chainflex cables and three-dimensional e-chain ensure reliable operation even with the narrowest bending radii. Whether creating unique store concepts, futuristic concrete stairs and modern building facades, Dutch architectural design company Aectual produces very special architectural projects with the help of its robot-driven XXL 3D printer. For reliable “lights-out” robot operation, the designers opted for highly […]