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energy chains

Tailor-made cable interfaces with new online shop for igus Module Connect

Published on: 31/01/2023

180 individual parts offer further configuration freedom for connecting energy chains Module Connect from igus is a space-saving connector for electrical cables, fibre optic cables and pneumatic hoses. It is mainly used where several cables are plugged into energy chains in the smallest possible space. For individual configuration of these plug-in modules, at no cost, […]

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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- Prevent loopage on your Cobot with igus® triflex® robotic chains

Published on: 13/12/2022

In this week’s video of the week, the UR Cobot is on display in combination with the triflex® fibre rod system. The fibre rod system ensures your services remain controlled and prevent loop formation. To view this week’s video, click here https://youtu.be/1HWkAKA54qg To find out more about the fibre rod system used on this robot […]

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New compact igus cables guarantee 100 million double strokes in small, precise applications

Published on: 29/11/2022

chainflex cables CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS are durable, sustainable and allow the smallest bending radii for precision movements igus’ motto is the continuous improvement in design to optimize customers’ moving applications. The specialist for cables in motion has now further developed its successful chainflex control cable series, with the CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS – the only cables […]

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VOTW- Improve what moves; igus® carries more stock than ever before

Published on: 10/11/2022

It is well reported that supply chain problems across the world are causing havoc in manufacturing. igus® bucks this trend by huge investments in global stock, resulting in ever shorter lead times. Click on this week’s video of the week to see the different product groups that we have expanded https://youtu.be/jMwZqJL1yg0 If you are struggling […]

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VOTW-Cost-effective, lighter and sustainable. Why more Automotive engineers are turning to plastic.

Published on: 03/11/2022

In this current financial struggle, it is no wonder why the automotive industry has been looking at alternatives for expensive, heavy and environmentally damaging components. In this week’s video of the week, the humble car seat is cast into the spotlight, highlighting the various areas of the seat that can be fitted with igus® lubrication-free […]

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STS container cranes: new heavy-duty roller chain from igus helps future-proof tomorrow’s ports

Published on: 01/11/2022

The P4HD.56.R energy chain designed for container cranes is built for long travel distances, high speeds, heavy cable fills and Industry 4.0 connectivity to prevent costly failures Container cranes in busy commercial ports will be even faster and more powerful in the future. In response igus has launched P4HD.56. R – a new heavy-duty energy […]

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Save water in farming with roller e-chain for targeted irrigation

Published on: 18/10/2022

A new precision irrigation carriage can reduce water and fertiliser consumption by up to 75%, and an igus e-chain in a trough guides hoses with an additional energy saving. The aim of the precision irrigation carriage made by Rathmakers Gartenbautechnik is to use the right amount of water while also conserving groundwater resources. The new […]

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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-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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