Chainflex
igus chainflex cables do not contain harmful PTFE and PFAS chemicals, likely to be banned by the EU – now demonstrated with the “PFAS free” seal. Several compounds found in everyday products – per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, or PFAS for short – are harmful to the environment, humans and animals, similar to the chemicals of […]
The guarantee on the entire chainflex cable range is extended from 36 months to four years, giving users even more security. Cable service life is a concern to machine builders and cable users. But 10 years ago, igus was the first industrial company in the world to introduce a 36-month guarantee on moving cables. Now, the plastics […]
By harnessing AI, a new igus app shows how to optimise the design of over 450 applications in just a few seconds Wouldn’t it be nice if time-poor engineers, faced with huge component choices, could easily and quickly improve their designs by seeing the full range of components and their properties instantly? Step forward the […]
chainflex CFSPECIAL.192 if the first hybrid cable from igus for hanging applications, with a travel distance up to 50 metres The 24-7-365 intralogistics industry needs machines that are round-the-clock reliable. Meanwhile warehouses are getting bigger and bigger, and increasing mast heights mean high demands on cables that are required to travel such distances. igus has […]
Ensuring engineering is accessible and enjoyable, igus® have recently introduced the term “enjoyneering”. This encapsulates the fun element of learning and experiencing all about engineering in the metaverse, the iguverse. In this week’s “video of the month” we take you deep into the iguverse, allowing a sneak preview of the various rooms we offer, the […]
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® […]
Excellent customer service is vitally important for every company and at igus®, this is no different. In this week’s “video of the week”, we introduce our newest customer service experience, igus® scout! This remote service allows igus experts to help people all over the world with a 1-2-1 consultation on products and innovations. Watch this […]
igusGO tool is new digital tool for engineers which uses a live photo of a machine to show where igus products can provide a potential improvement or cost saving. Simply open the app, point the camera at the application, and the opportunities are immediately displayed. From here it is easy to go directly to the […]
“Unleash your engineering power with play” – the latest motion plastics technology, lubrication-free app, low-cost automation online, and sustainable. A low-cost robot operated via a VR headset. Spare parts identified and ordered in seconds using AI on a smartphone. A mobile app that immediately identifies potential applications for lubrication-free parts on an excavator. igus launches […]
Long lead times caused by Covid-19, the well-publicised semiconductor shortage and the war in Ukraine are still causing huge problems, especially for companies involved in manufacturing machines and vehicles, forcing new buying patterns. Buyers of common cables, who would typically assemble their own cable sub-assemblies, are now ordering igus e-chains and ready-to-connect cables due to […]