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Energy chains

snapchain 2.0: Compact, low carbon, and cost-effective energy management

Published on: 14/11/2023

New igus energy chain can be installed in seconds and is the second igus e-chain series to be made of 100% recycled material. The simplest products are often both the most cost-effective, and the best technically. igus has now developed snapchain 2.0, a sustainable energy chain especially for simple, flat cable packages made of 100% […]

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VOTW- How to make applications in Material handling work more efficiently

Published on: 22/06/2023

There are so many applications within the material handling industry that need reliable, effective, and durable products, so it is hardly surprising that there are so many igus® products used in these applications. In this week’s “video of the week”, we see a small selection of igus® parts in action in material handling, from drylin® […]

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VOTW- e-chains® at work in various automotive applications

Published on: 20/04/2023

With the automotive industry being such a high cost per hour, it is vital that all machinery runs as smoothly as possible and with minimal maintenance. In this weeks, “video of the week”, you can see a variety of applications within the automotive industry that use igus® energy chains. From the robotic triflex® series to […]

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VOTW- Introducing the next generation of cleanroom energy chains

Published on: 06/04/2023

Cleanroom environments have vastly increased since Covid, which is hardly surprising. But ensuring that the products within that cleanroom work efficiently, whilst still maintaining the cleanroom standard can be tricky. In this week’s “video of the week”, a new addition to the clean room energy chain family is introduced. The C6 chain is ideal for […]

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VOTW-Smart technology prevents expensive downtime

Published on: 12/01/2023

Downtime costs money. Wasted money causes stress. Stress causes unhappiness. In order to prevent unhappiness, stress and wasted money companies are investing in smart technology which alerts staff when breakages or excessive wear is occurring in production lines. In this video of the week, you can see how simple the technology and system and how […]

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VOTW-Contactless system monitoring- Predictive maintenance with igus®

Published on: 23/09/2022

At igus® we are always trying to improve what moves and with our Smart plastic range, we are trying to go one step further, improves what moves BEFORE it breaks! In this week’s video of the week, we show why Smart Plastics can prevent breakdowns and are quick and easy to use. To view the […]

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Small investment, big impact: Contactless monitoring of igus cables in e-chains

Published on: 21/06/2022

i.Sense CF.D sensors detect defects in chainflex bus and data cables, preventing expensive machinery downtime. Smart monitoring of bus and data cables from igus has entered the next phase with igus i.Sense CF.D monitoring sensors. They check the electrical condition of chainflex cables in e-chain systems, with no contact and without interfering with existing cable […]

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VOTW-Energy chains in the world’s second largest sea lock!

Published on: 27/05/2022

Sea locks commonly use festoon systems and with that can come issues with maintenance. This is why customers are changing from festoon systems to igus® energy chains. In this week’s video of the week, the igus® e-chain® is shown powering the sea lock with ease. After retrofitting in 2006, replacing a festoon system, a further […]

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Game-changing product launch at new expo as igus redefines transport

Published on: 25/05/2022

Renowned globally for engineering innovation, igus is set to exceed expectations with a head-turning, maintenance-free product that will really shake up the way we travel. The future of transportation is here! It is true, this claim has been made many times before, but innovation leaders igus believe they have created a real breakthrough in low-cost […]

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Plastic guide channel protects cables with smallest bending radii and saves costs

Published on: 19/04/2022

New small rotary module for robots, handling and camera systems saves up to 73% cost It’s lightweight, compact and made entirely of plastic: the new Polymer Rotation Module (or PRM) rotary energy supply system from igus. igus has now developed a system comprising a polymer energy chain and a low-friction plastic guide channel especially for […]

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