productAs a result of continuous research and development, igus has a new material for very high speeds in continuous operation. The glider L350 is suitable for fans, blowers or electric motors and, in rotational tests in the igus test laboratory in Cologne, the material proved its full potential against its metallic counterparts.
productigus has developed a new chainflex medium voltage cable, called CFCRANE.PUR, suitable for very long travels of up to 1000m, such as those found in crane installations. Motor cables of this series are highly flexible, flame retardant, and oil and UV resistant. As a retrofit solution or for special projects, they are now available to order from stock.
productA new energy chain from igus has been developed for machines in the food and beverage processing and packaging industries. The open design of the TH3 series, which received a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017, makes it easy to clean, while rounded corners and threadless connections prevent dead spaces where debris can build-up.
productVisitors to the igus stand at MENE 2017 will see a wide range of cost-effective, lightweight and maintenance-free bearings and cable management systems for a variety of applications.
articleIn the production industry, energy chains help protect moving machine cables and hoses from tensile and torsional forces, as well as external influences such as impact or welding sparks. Even then, the demands on the cables remain high. Justin Leonard, the-chain director at igus, believes that, in order to ensure reliability and predictability, continuous technological advances in materials, test standards and procedures are needed
productigus has introduced a high-temperature option for its R4.1L series of enclosed energy tubes that can withstand short-term contact with hot chips up to 850°C.
productigus has added a stainless steel version to its drylin SHT range of leadscrew modules. The drylin SHT-ES is made entirely of 304 grade stainless steel, also known as V2A, making it suitable for use in the food and beverage industry, as well as for high temperature applications.
productPredictive maintenance plays a key role in Industry 4.0 and the factory of tomorrow. Supporting this future, igus has added further sensors and monitoring modules to its smart plastics family for more intelligence – warning of potential failure in good time before unplanned and costly downtimes occur.
productWhen energy chains operate in ‘unsupported’ mode, support trays enable the lower run of the chain to roll smoothly and securely. In addition to galvanised steel and stainless steel trays, igus now offers a lightweight option made of anodised aluminium for use in corrosive environments.
productWhen energy chains operate in ‘unsupported’ mode, support trays enable the lower run of the chain to roll smoothly and securely. In addition to galvanised steel and stainless steel trays, igus now offers a lightweight option made of anodised aluminium for use in corrosive environments.
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