e-chains
A new hose holder and special side panels ensure quick and easy installation of corrugated pipes and hoses alongside energy chains. Routing hoses, corrugated pipes and having cables in and beside energy chains safely and efficiently is a challenge in many industrial applications. To help, igus® now offers new accessories for its E4Q chain series: […]
Ergonomic innovations meet elegant design to improve office desks The popularity of height-adjustable desks for ergonomic working is growing fast. Cable routing inside the desk is essential to avoid cable clutter, snag and tripping hazards. Now igus has the perfect solution – the OfficeChain OCO.32.37.0. Due to the easy handling and simple design, this […]
Through downsizing, the draw-e-chain saves 30% in costs in applications with occasional movement igus has launched the draw-e-chain for cable routing in drawers and pull-out applications like server racks. Thanks to its minimal structural design, this compact energy chain costs 30% less than that of the most cost-effective standard e-chains. This prevents costly oversizing, especially […]
Save installation time and improve handling: igus’s popular readychain service is complete with a new “assembly helper” device: the “fastpositioner” Idle machines and systems cost manufacturing companies valuable time and money. To make it easier for customers to install energy supply systems and reduce installation time, igus’s readychain service offers pre-assembled cable systems consisting of […]
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% […]
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 […]
Win up to 5,000 euros as the ninth “vector award” for different and sustainable e-chain solutions opens for applications. Deadline: February 9, 2024 Attention all machinery engineers: The vector award from igus has entered the next round. For the ninth time, the award recognises designers and project managers who show creativity and imagination in the […]
Clean SCARA Cable Solution works almost particle-free to ISO class 2 igus has launched a new energy supply system for SCARA robots in cleanrooms: the Clean SCARA Cable Solution consists of tribologically optimized high-performance plastics and works in almost particle-free conditions specified to ISO class 2 even in high-speed applications. The system is also highly […]
Test passes with flying colours: igus’ E6.29 energy chain receives innovative dry cleanroom certificate from research consultancy Fraunhofer IPA for ISO Class 4 Whenever the highest hygiene standards are required, igus scores well with lubrication-free and abrasion-resistant motion plastic components. A topical example is that battery production for electric vehicles requires special environmental conditions, which are […]
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 […]