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igus Chainflex control cable are UL certified for e-chain and cable tray use

June 30, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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igus has developed two new UL-MTW/TC-ER-certified control cable series that have been UL tested and certified for use in North American markets. From the energy chain directly to the cable tray: in Europe the standard certifications and practices for install are very different for companies in the USA and companies that supply to the USA. […]

Filed Under: control cables, DW sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: igus

igus creates world’s first e-chain made entirely of recycled material

June 16, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

More sustainability with consistent quality: The new cradle-chain made of recycled material conserves resources and drives the circular economy forward. (Source: igus GmbH)

igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve […]

Filed Under: Cable management, DW sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: igus

igus becomes first manufacturer to receive UL approval for halogen-free TPE cables

March 10, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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igus has announced that it is the world’s first cable manufacturer to receive UL appliance wiring material (AWM) certification for its halogen-free TPE cables. This is the first time the testing organization has recognized that halogen-free TPE cables can also meet fire protection requirements. The independent organization, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), is a globally recognized authority […]

Filed Under: control cables, Featured, Industry News & Events, Products Tagged With: igus

Compact energy supply system transmits power, data and media

January 28, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Compact e-spool flex mini energy supply system from igus transmits power, data and media without interruption and without a slip ring. The dimensions of the e-spool flex mini from igus are minimal, but the pint-sized dynamo provides plenty of punch in factories and offices all over the world. The e-spool flex mini weighs only 200 […]

Filed Under: Cable management, DW sync, Markets, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Products Tagged With: igus

Smart cables: contactless monitoring available for igus cables in e-chains

December 9, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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igus, one of the worldwide leaders in predictive maintenance, has introduced the latest generation of monitoring sensors that check the electrical condition of chainflex cables in e-chain systems without contact or intervention in the existing harnessing. The company’s i.Sense CF.D monitoring sensors allow real-time monitoring without extra cores and, in combination with the new i.Cee: […]

Filed Under: control cables, DW sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: igus

igus seeks unique e-chain applications for its vector awards competition

November 18, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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The vector award for the best e-chain applications from igus inc. is entering its eighth round – and applications will be accepted until February 11, 2022. They rotate by 7,000 degrees, travel at speeds of up to 10 meters per second and move three-dimensionally like snakes: e-chain cable carriers made of high-performance plastics. Every two […]

Filed Under: Cable management, DW sync, Featured, Industry News & Events, Products Tagged With: igus

Particle-free energy chain for clean rooms

November 5, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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A new particle-free energy chain for cleanrooms has been developed by igus that allows for safe cable guidance in compact installation spaces, providing a cost-effective alternative to ribbon cables. The e-skin flat energy chain from igus is a modular design and in the Fraunhofer cleanroom test, demonstrated cleanroom performance in accordance with ISO Class 1 […]

Filed Under: Cable management, DW sync, Featured, Markets, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Products Tagged With: igus

Healthcare company finds durability, reliability in igus chainflex cables

August 17, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

igus chainflex cables for abbott labs

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of medical products has found durability and dependability with igus chainflex cables on a long-travel basket loader for baby nutritional drinks. Abbott Labs installed 33-ft and 20-ft chainflex cables on a basket loader after cables on the previous units failed after three months. The units complete 1,500 cycles per […]

Filed Under: control cables, DW sync, Featured, Industry News & Events, Products Tagged With: igus

New triflex TRX energy supply system revolutionizes 3D motion of robots

May 12, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

The new TRX energy chain system from igus saves space on the third robot axis and ensures a retraction length of up to 40%. (Source: igus GmbH)

To ensure that cables on industrial robots can be guided in motion safely, easily and compactly, igus has now developed the four-dimensional triflex TRX energy chain. The new design study replaces classic robot hose packages and retraction systems. Notably, it offers a 40% retraction length ensured by a unique telescopic mechanism inside the chain. This […]

Filed Under: Cable management, DW sync, Featured, Markets, Products, Robotics Tagged With: igus

Energy chain helps Canadian potash rig remain operational in extreme winter weather

May 3, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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By Scott Parker, Product Manager for energy chain systems in Canada, igus Mining industry rigs rely on service loops as the heart of their operations. The loops include cables for electricity, hydraulics, and pneumatics, and need to work in all types of weather and conditions. If there is a hiccup in the heartbeat, whether it is […]

Filed Under: Cable management, DW sync, Featured, Industry News & Events, Markets, Products Tagged With: igus

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