Delta robots are used in a wide range of applications, from pick and place, fitting components at high speed and even testing other products. In this week’s video of the week, you can see the ease of programming using our igus® software which is free to download and simple to use. To view the video, […]
FDA-compliant polymer coating powder with four times longer service life than IC-01 boosts wear-resistance Sheet metal and metallic parts in food processing are regularly exposed to friction and wear. Motion plastics experts igus has developed a new coating material to increase the service life of these components, by reducing friction and wear. The IC-05 tribo-polymer […]
Telescopic slides are used within all kinds of applications, from kitchens, furniture to aircraft and automotive. This new NTP-27 all polymer telescopic slide is manufactured using igus®‘ iglidur® materials giving all the benefits of our dry running maintenance free and lubrication free dynamics whilst having the added aesthetic feature of many different colour options to […]
This weeks Video of the Week shows how easy the igus® module connect “plug and play” system really is! The Module Connect system is a space-saving, low-profile industrial connector modular housing, which combines any number of electric cables, fibre optic cables, encoder cables or pneumatic hoses. Module Connect can be configured to suit any application and can save hours […]
A new elastic double joint from plastics specialist igus is proving to be a perfect – and quiet – solution for the machine building sector. The igubal GPZM coupling joint, which was officially launched at the end of 2020, is lubrication-free, maintenance-free and 20% more flexible than its conventional alternative. Dean Aylott, Product Manager at […]
For extreme environments, it is vital that your energy and data supply is protected. igus® energy chains withstand dirt, humidity and other harsh environmental factors in industries such as recycling and composting plants. This week’s video of the week highlights the energy chains capabilities in some extreme conditions For more information regarding the igus® e-chains® […]
A leading industrial robotics company is continuing to breathe new life into old robots – thanks to a newly designed product from plastics experts igus. igus, the global manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings, was asked for a control panel cable management system by the team from robotics company ARAGON. Iryna Geike, […]
With its easy opening design, the E4.1L e-chain® can be filled 51% faster and closed 86% faster when compared to the E4.42 series. The E4.1L can also be delivered complete with drive cables, saving you time when installing. This week’s video of the week is taken from the test laboratory in Cologne. See for yourself […]
UK Coastline is kept safe with the help of igus Volunteers at the St Albans Head Coastwatch Station are keeping people safe – thanks to a special pair of binoculars and a gift from igus. The station, based along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, received some much-needed help from plastics experts igus. Matthew Aldridge, UK Managing Director […]
January 2021: A category to reward sustainability has been added to this year’s Manus Awards – an event organised by igus to celebrate manufacturers using engineering plastics and bearing systems in their designs. 2021 is the tenth anniversary of its prestigious Manus Awards and to mark the occasion igus has added a Green category to […]