Energy chains used in the maritime industry have special requirements for safe energy and data transmission, and igus, Providence, R.I., is the only manufacturer to develop, test and certify cables in accordance with DNV GL for use in that particular field. Customers for gas production facilities, oil rigs, wind farms, port facilities and ship cranes […]
New website from igus connects users with right cables
A new website published by igus for SPS IPC Drives provides information on current trends in drive technology and gives a comprehensive overview of the diverse cable section. The new website, at igus.com/info/flex-cable, provides a gateway to the world of igus cables. Customers have a wide range of choices, from cables sold by the meter to […]
E2.1 energy chain reduces noise emissions, cuts assembly time by 50%
A new energy chain from igus in small and medium sizes is quieter, stronger and dramatically reduces assembly time. The new E2.1 series chain saves users 50% on installation time, and adapts to the requirements of the machine. The chain offers long service life and silent operation, and in the future, users will be able […]
Free cable management dresspack configurator simplifies selection
igus has developed a new robot dresspack configurator, a free online tool that can be used to find the ideal cable management system for virtually every robot available on the market. Energy supply systems, which are capable of high-performance, three-dimensional movements reliably protect cables and hoses during the highly dynamic motions of industrial robots. Many […]
Hybrid cable delivers power and feedback functions through a single cable
igus has introduced a flexible cable for use in energy chains that delivers motor power and feedback functions through a single cable. The new CF280.UL.H cable is a hybrid servo cable offered as an expansion to the chainflex line of cables for moving applications. The cable includes a 36-month service life guarantee. Cable can be […]
Snow and ice are no match for injection-molded igus ice e-chain
igus has introduced e-chain and chainflex cables that are an ideal solution for applications that must work reliably in frost and snow. The new e-chain, called “ice-chain,” features injection-molded contact points that dramatically reduce the chance of freezing, along with the costs of downtime and maintenance. The e-chains prevent freezing of the energy supply. Inclined […]
Even after 10 years, igus Energy Chain keeps on rolling for coal power
The world’s longest energy chain, which was manufactured by igus, recently completed a decade of uninterrupted service at a coal power station in the Czech Republic. The chain, which measures 615 m, conveys coal to a stacker from the periphery of a power station operated by the CEZ Group in the city of Tušimice. The […]
igus energy chains help drive automotive trends
igus has developed energy chain solutions that guide cables safely in the smallest of installation spaces, a trend that will become a critical component in the rapidly changing automobile industry. The energy chains from igus could be used in automobiles with windshield wipers, window rollers, tailgates, cornering lights, seat systems, sliding doors, center console controls […]
igus e-chains hoist historic New England bridge, reduce maintenance
A bridge that connects New Hampshire and Maine may look very similar to the almost 100-year-old bridge that it replaced, but it has been equipped with some revolutionary technology. The bridge has been outfitted with an energy chain system from igus to guide the motor and fiber optic cables that aid in the raising and […]
igus E-tubes energy chains simplify bending tool machinery
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of machine tools is using energy tubes from igus in one of its most complex and popular product lines. TRUMPF Inc., based in Connecticut, is the North American subsidiary of TRUMPF Germany. The company has approximately 70 subsidiaries, nearly 11,000 employees and generates annual sales of more than $3 […]
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