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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 […]
xiros® plastic ball bearings are light-weight, corrosion and chemical resistant and require no lubrication. These qualities enable them to be acquired in a vast variety of applications across many industries. In this week’s video of the week, we illustrate our plastic ball bearings in a selection of application examples, from the automotive industry to conveyor […]
igus presents a design study for a compact, automatic cable management system for electric vehicle chargers A quick pull and the power cable retracts: With the new automatic cable management system called e-tract 2.0, igus wants to make charging electric vehicles at charge points more convenient for EV owners. And thanks to a sophisticated interplay […]
Robotics doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, in this weeks’ video of the week, you can see how easy it can be using the igus® Apiro robotic kit. This extremely modular system can create up to 8 different robot kinematics, allowing endless possibilities for learning and applying robotics into various applications. To view this weeks, video […]
Motion plastics specialist igus launches a sustainable, recycled material variant of the proven xiros deep groove ball bearing igus has taken a further step towards sustainable plastic production by using residues of the high-performance plastic xirodur B180 from injection moulding production to produce a sustainable variant of the popular xiros deep groove ball bearing. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
The sustainable iglidur materials ECO H, ECO P, ECO A180 and ECO G consist of regranulate so conserve resources, and abrasion-resistance helps to reduce microplastics. Social change, responsibility towards the environment and changes in how plastics are handled are leaving their mark on industry. For customers who want a more sustainable design for their moving […]
Our drylin® W range of linear products has always been popular for customers building various camera slides and supports. With its smooth-running surface, robust structure and large variety, the drylin® W rails and carriages are ideal. In this week’s videos of the week, it shows the various options of drylin® products that can be used. […]
Our TX bearings are not injection moulded like our other iglidur® plain bearings. These bearings have an interwoven design, each layer incorporating solid lubricants, which not only means no lubrication but it also increases the mechanical strength compared to moulded bearings. These are ideal for high mechanical loads and are 3 times stronger than their […]