igus helps autonomous vehicles get to the bottom of ocean discovery
June 3, 2020
Igus has provided the data cables and energy chains to support a recent assignment in ocean exploration.
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New igus material optimises insulation for chainflex VFD
September 5, 2019
igus has developed an innovative new material for its latest generation of motor and servo cables which meets electrical and thermal specifications.
Magnetic adapter keeps energy chains on track
August 7, 2015
igus introduces magsnap – a new magnetic adapter that holds a plastic energy chain run onto a metallic surface, preventing it from swinging back and forth or moving out of its axis of motion. Eliminating the need for installing a complete guide
Tame the tide
October 6, 2014
Ensuring a safe and productive solution to providing electrical, water, and fuel connections to a jetty is challenging at the best of times. But when that jetty is floating in the harbour at Barrow-in-Furness with rough seas and an 11 metre tide,
Fully automatic coupling of chains for cranes
September 9, 2014
Cable management expert igus has developed its e-rover to supply Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes with both electrical power and data. This allows the RTG to switch from diesel power to electrical power, saving thousands of pounds per year in diesel costs.
Corrosion resistant e-chains for the deep
July 8, 2014
Polymer expert igus has developed corrosion and sea-water resistant e-chains for the use in offshore applications. igus’ e-chains are comprised of a lightweight polymer structure that is used to replace existing heavy steel drag chains. Their low maintenance and long service life
Online technical data sheets now available for over 1,100 chainflex cables
May 6, 2014
igus, the leading expert in dynamic cables for energy chains, now offers technical data sheets for over 1,100 of its chainflex cables. The data sheets, which are found for each chainflex cable available online at www.igus.co.uk/chainflex, provide engineers with detailed information, including
Extensive information available on flexible cables
April 7, 2014
igus, the leading expert in dynamic cabling for energy chains, now offers technical data sheets for over 1,100 chainflex cables. The data sheets, which are available online at:www.igus.co.uk/chainflex, provide cable specifiers with detailed information, including cable cross-section drawings. “The cross-section cable drawings
Innovative cabling solutions
January 31, 2014
Energy chain and cabling specialist igus will be showcasing its easy strip cable range and hybrid cable technology for servo motors at Southern Manufacturing on stand N74. Visitors to the stand will be able to see live demonstrations from igus, learning how
High performance plastic parts
December 16, 2013
Polymer specialist, igus UK, will be showcasing its new high performance tribo-polymer bearings, energy chains and cables at Advanced Engineering Show, on stand G101. Visitors to the stand will be able to see live demonstrations of its industry-leading maintenance-free products including new