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energy chain

VOTW- Prevent downtime on your robot

Published on: 17/10/2022

Breakdowns can be catastrophic in regard to time and money, especially on production lines where industrial robots are used. To ensure your robot stays in top working order, igus® now offers smart plastics solutions for robots. The condition monitoring system notifies you if an error/breakage occurs allowing you to react quickly in replacing the affected […]

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World’s first driven e-chain system for very long travels, by igus

Published on: 04/10/2022

igus’s new, drive-chain has high dynamics, integral load support, long service life and can save up to six tons of weight for port cranes. Commercial port operations use rail-bound Automated Stacking Cranes (ASC) to process high volumes of shipping containers. These, and other applications that require long e-chain travels, will benefit from a new drive-chain […]

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VOTW- The different options for Robot cable management 

Published on: 15/09/2022

In this week’s video of the week, igus® colleague Constantin runs through a few cable management options for Robots. In the test laboratory in Germany, we have various Robots set up with different igus® systems to see how they cope. This video highlights, a TRX retraction system integrated into triflex® energy chains, swivel arms, module […]

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GO! Greaves 3D and igus take the lead in race to perfectly simulate motorsport

Published on: 15/09/2022

A super-realistic racing simulator has been developed by Greaves 3D Engineering that features 45 igus bearings, linear rails, drives and e-chains. The University of Northampton is using the simulator for deployment on its esports BSc degree course. The driver grips the contoured steering wheel lightly and adjusts the seat position forward, angled back. The pedal […]

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Seven-in-one to go: new chainflex series for e-loop saves 35% cable cost in hanging service loops

Published on: 13/09/2022

Tested, safe cable package with motor, data and hybrid cables for offshore e-loop, from igus igus has developed the e-loop, a chain to support hanging installations in extremely challenging applications, such as deep drilling oil and gas rigs. The extremely robust energy chain system safely guides cables vertically and is already replacing more and more […]

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World’s first e-chain made of 100% recycled material: igus drives circular economy forward  

Published on: 16/08/2022

Conserving resources and extending the product life cycle are the objectives of the new igus cradle-chain E2.1.CG, which saves 28% CO2 versus current e-chain production.  From cradle to cradle: The goal of the circular economy is to return consumables to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve valuable resources and raw materials, retain […]

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Use, recycle, reuse: igus makes e-chain recycling even easier

Published on: 12/07/2022

igus installs and now also removes old energy chains for customers Since 2019 igus has given old energy chains a second life by recycling them under the “chainge” recycling program. Now the motion plastics specialist is going one step further. Because an upgrade often means installing a whole new system, igus removes old energy chains […]

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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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e-loop scoops drilling industry safety award at first attempt, vindicates R&D in service loop protection

Published on: 05/04/2022

The igus e-loop, a heavy duty energy chain for drilling machinery, has won an international award recognising its design to protect cables/hoses and operators on oil & gas platforms. igus has returned a winner at the prestigious International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) NSC Safety Awards in Aberdeen for the innovative e-loop, a clever product […]

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