energy chain
Global talks on plastic pollution have collapsed as countries remain divided on the best course of action. The BBC reported this to be the sixth round of talks in under three years with over 100 nations calling for the reduced production of plastics while oil states push for a stronger focus on recycling efforts. Although […]
The readychain® eco-rack maximises space and cuts shipping costs With traffic on our roads continuing to rise as well as fuel costs, efficient use of transport space is becoming increasingly important. In response to this growing problem, motion plastics specialist igus has developed the readychain® eco-rack, a smart, sustainable transport and assembly frame for pre-assembled energy […]
igus energy chains are designed to guide and protect flexible cables and hoses, providing maintenance-free operation for machinery across a variety of industries, with a recent appearance on one of the nation’s favourite shows: Clarkson’s Farm. In a recent episode of the popular television series, Clarkson’s Farm, the Nifty 150T trailer mount by Niftylift made a […]
New triflex TRE ESD system ensures maximum protection against electrostatic discharge in sensitive electronics manufacturing environments In a significant advancement for electronics manufacturing safety, motion plastics specialist igus has unveiled the triflex TRE ESD – the world’s first fully ESD-certified, ready-to-install dress pack for industrial robots. Certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), the system […]
The cable chains E6, e-skin flat, e-skin soft and easy chain E14 prove their suitability for dry cleanrooms in long-term tests conducted by the Fraunhofer IPA research institute Launched two years ago, the E6.29 was the first certified igus energy chain for use in dry cleanrooms. To offer customers a long-term guarantee, the motion plastics […]
Cable routing for height-adjustable desks wins award for easy handling and modern look The rise in hybrid working has highlighted the need for comfortable home offices and height-adjustable desks, but organising cables from multiple sources becomes a functional and aesthetic challenge. The Office Chain OCO is a compact and stylish energy chain for cable routing, […]
Port operators are increasingly relying on energy chains instead of cable festoons to modernise their cranes and improve the processing speed of the cargoes of a growing fleet of large ships Seaports around the world are under growing pressure to handle larger ships in shorter cycle times. To achieve this, more port operators are relying […]
Cheers! Wine harvester designs autonomous “steep slope” harvesting vehicle with igus energy chains Christmas means friends, food and, for many, a few drinks. White wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the UK1 and we consume about £12bn of alcohol in the four weeks leading up to Christmas2. To keep supplying wine, especially with […]
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: […]
Greaves 3D Engineering builds collapsible simulator with 45 igus components such as maintenance-free drylin linear and drive technology UK company Greaves 3D Engineering has developed a professional racing car simulator called “The Ultimate Drivers Rig”, which can be quickly folded up and stored in a road case. This makes transport to racetracks, trade shows and […]