articlePiping fresh, clean water through to your tap is a relatively straightforward process for a utility company; the difficulty lies in dealing with the wastewater. Here, Justin Leonard, director at igus, takes a look at how energy chain technologies are being applied in this industry with a number of tangible benefits
productigus is celebrating 25 years since the launch of its chainflex range of cables developed specifically for moving applications in energy chains.
productigus has introduced a new plain bearing material for medical and laboratory applications.
productTo find the most innovative uses of energy chain systems, igus is inviting submissions in the UK for the biennial vector award via the online form: www.igus.co.uk/vector2016.
productDesigned to make it even easier for developers to configure and build a fully-articulated arm, with up to 6 degrees of freedom, is the modular robolink D components kit from igus.
productComplementing its robolink W low-cost, wire-driven modular robotics kit, igus has introduced robolink D – a direct drive articulated joint kit. Currently available in three joint sizes – 20, 30 and 50 – the new development is based on self-lubricated PRT slewing ring bearings, with the joints driven by a worm gear drive and NEMA 17 or 23 stepper motor.
newsThe Industry Entrepreneurship Network (IEN) has created three panels of leading industry thinkers and spokespeople to discuss the future of UK industry at Drives & Controls which opens next Tuesday (12th April) at the NEC.
productigus has introduced an online 3D printing service using lubrication-free, abrasion-resistant iglidur tribo-filament. These parts are said to be extremely strong even when compared to traditionally machined and injection-moulded techniques, making them suitable for low cost prototyping and low volume manufacturing.
productCyber-Weld, a Warwickshire-based provider of robotic welding solutions, has bought more than 100 readycable drive cables from igus. Cyber-Weld’s last purchase marked a milestone as it was the 10,000th order for the product series. Justin Leonard, director, igus, explains more
productigus has introduced a new, robust bearing material that meets the demanding requirements of agricultural, construction and mining vehicles. In particular, when running on galvanised shafts and in dirty environments, iglidur Q290 proves a cost-saving, heavy-duty alternative to its metallic counterparts.
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