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 igus® Inc. has been developing engineered plastics for 40 years. The company offers more than 28,000 products, including plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. igus® meets the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Products include Energy Chain® cable carriers, to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglide® self-lubricating, plastic bearings, DryLin® linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings. All of igus'® products are maintenance-free, require no lubrication and are available from stock. No minimum order required. Call us today at 1-800-521-2747 to speak to a representative for free design advice. Products bearings, cables, linear motion, cable carrier systems, mechanical components, software Interconnect motor cables for continuous-flex applications
 Cable carrier expert, igus®, has developed a line of continuous-flex, interconnect motor cables harnessed in accordance with leading manufacturers, including Siemens, Indramat, Fanuc, and Allen Bradley. As with all Chainflex® cables, these interconnects are ideal for continuous-flexing applications in an Energy Chain® cable carrier. The cables are available for drive, control, motor and robotic functions and come equipped with different cable connectors, including those with flying leads, adapter plugs and extensions. igus’ entire line of Chainflex cables can handle tight bending radii in dynamic applications and are tested over millions of cycles in all types of conditions to ensure optimal performance. ...More >>Reduce friction in machine-guard doors
 The word ‘hybrid’ is used in engineering to describe a system where two technologies are combined together. igus® has now achieved this with a completely new type of cost-effective hybrid linear bearing that both rolls and slides.The new hybrid bearing, DryLin® WJRM, was developed with the goal of reducing driving force, especially in applications involving the manual adjustment of machine-guard doors, partitions and adjustable locks, or for light handling tasks. For this purpose, igus took the advantages unique to sliding and rolling movements and combined them. ...More >>New enclosed cable carrier keeps debris out
 Airtight and 100% chip proof igus®, a manufacturer of cable carrier systems for automated machinery, has now developed an energy tube especially for the machine-tool industry that is almost 100 percent chip-proof. This new milestone in cable protection ensures all debris simply falls off. igus is using the FABTECH show in November to launch the new-style “RX” energy tube, which has a specially designed, smooth domed outer contour from which debris—such as metal or wood chips—simply falls off. Connecting parts are also concealed on the inside to facilitate this. Comprehensive tests—including underwater experiments—have been carried out in igus’ test laboratories to confirm the new energy tube is 100 percent airtight. ...More >>Smooth guidance - Linear guidance in the food industry
 A cutting machine’s in-feed uses pillow blocks from the igus® DryLin® linear range on its guidance mechanism used to center blocks of cheese weighing up to 187 pounds. The arms of this centralizing unit are mounted on the pillow blocks and then guided smoothly up from beneath a conveyor. The position of the guides means they are subjected to severe washdowns, are potential bacteria traps and inaccessible for maintenance. ...More >>New Anti-Backlash Leadscrew System
 igus® has unveiled a new addition to its line of DryLin® SLW leadscrew tables. DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded uses anti-backlash nuts to reduce axial clearance and is also fitted with DryLin W ‘turn-to-fit’ linear bearings, which offer adjustable radial clearance.DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded is available off-the-shelf and is less expensive when compared to ball bearing assemblies. Costs associated with research, design, drawing, purchasing, QC, and assembly are virtually eliminated. In contrast to other linear shaft systems, DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded also features high torsional stiffness and is completely lubrication-free and contaminant-resistant. The clearance on the DryLin W carriages can be adjusted with an Allen wrench. The setscrew makes an audible clicking sound with every increment of adjustment, which helps the end user achieve consistent and quick assembly every time. This new technology makes higher-precision applications possible at a lower cost. ...More >>igus to exhibit at FABTECH 2009
 igus® Inc. will be exhibiting at booth #7046 during the forthcoming FABTECH International show at McCormick Place in Chicago from November 15-18, 2009. New products on show will include a 100 percent chip-proof cable carrier for the machine tool industry and an innovative guide trough system for long travel applications in chip areas.
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Students enter a high-octane world of robotics with plastic bearings and cable carriers
 Company donates plastic machinery components to robotics competition The 17th annual BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Competition kicks off this month at BEST hub locations nationwide. This year’s competition marks the fifth consecutive year for igus® Inc. as a nationwide product sponsor for the event. This year’s game, called “High Octane”, was unveiled a few months ago as a teaser for more than 800 competing teams. ...More >>Access 2D/3D CAD files with no registration
 igus® Inc. offers fully downloadable 2D and 3D CAD files at the click of a button for its cable carriers, plastic plain bearings, spherical bearings and linear bearings and guide systems. The CAD files are available completely free of charge and are compatible with more than 25 different CAD programs. No registration is required.igus' CAD library is designed so that users can quickly and easily view, modify or download any CAD file. A search function is also available for users that already have a working part number. ...More >> Self-aligning spherical bearings prove versatile
 igubal® spherical bearings from igus® are self-aligning components-rod ends, clevis joints, flange bearings, pivot bearings and pillow blocks-made entirely of high-performance plastics. They are self-lubricating, easy to install and can be used in many different industries and applications A manufacturer of equipment producing Blu-ray discs and CDs/DVDs uses igubal rod end bearings in the coating module of its machine. During a bench test performed by the company, the rod ends operated for more than 95-million cycles without any maintenance issues. The bearings' lightweight, space-saving design was also a big advantage.
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igus releases fully searchable catalogs on CD-Rom
 igus® Inc.'s 2009 catalogs are now available on CD-Rom. The updated, fully searchable CD-Rom features full versions of the company's cable carrier, continuous-flex cables and bearings print catalogs. It also includes extras such as videos, application examples and links to CAD files and online tools to help users specify products. Current customers can use the CD to quickly and easily reorder parts or choose new products, while prospective customers can use the extensive design guides, technical specifications and application examples to learn how plastic machinery components can benefit their applications. Also, the CD will not write or install foreign files or programs on the host machine-users can simply insert the disc into their CD drive, use it and remove it, and nothing is left behind. ...More >> New geared slewing rings for all environments
 igus® has added a new geared slewing ring bearing to its line of cost effective, low noise iglide® "PRT" modules. Geared PRT slewing rings are extremely cost-effective and can be used in place of expensive ball bearings or rolling elements in many applications. igus' standard PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low friction polymer sliding elements in place of ball bearings. The geared version is set apart by the addition of a sprocket and a toothed system to drive the slewing ring. Geared PRT slewing rings do not require any lubrication, which saves time and reduces maintenance. A toothed belt can be mounted on either the inner or outer ring of the bearing, depending on the type of drive configuration required. The unique design makes the geared module ready to install, which enables design engineers to cut costs and decrease supply base and lead times. ...More >> All high-flex cables are not created equal
 Cable carrier expert, igus®, offers Chainflex® cables specifically for continuous-flex applications. Most standard cables are not designed with high flexing in mind. They may be less expensive at the onset, but can fail after a low number of cycles leading to costly downtime, machine damage or even a complete halt in production. Chainflex continuous-flex cables can handle tight bending radii as small as four times the outer cable diameter in dynamic applications and have been tested to validate service life over time. Chainflex cables are a reliable solution with 20 years of proven performance. ...More >> igus starts the ball rolling with high temp bearings
 igus® now offers lubrication-free polymer ball bearings due to increasing customer demand for maintenance-free solutions in this area. The company's Xiros ball bearings are technically optimized, available from stock and have a predictable service life.Xiros is designed to fill the gap where conventional ball bearing performance can be limited by parameters such as temperature, chemical or moisture exposure. Special solutions are generally difficult to come by or only available at great cost, so igus decided to apply its years of experience working with tribologically optimized polymers to replace ineffective standard materials. The races and cage of the new ball bearings are made from igus' high-temperature material iglide® A500, which has an exceptionally good ...More >> Low-cost Linear Guide Systems by igus
 igus®' DryLin® T linear guides are an ideal alternative to costly re-circulating ball bearing systems. They are available as an off-the-shelf solution so time-to-market is reduced and expensive custom-designs are eliminated. DryLin T requires no lubrication, virtually eliminating the need for maintenance. It is comprised of a hard-anodized aluminum T-shaped rail, an adjustable carriage and igus' iglide® J polymer gliding elements. The self-lubricating plastic material helps the carriages to slide smoothly over the rails and reduce friction and wear rates. DryLin T is also corrosion-resistant and can be used in wet environments. ...More >> Start saving with a free, on-site value analysis visit by igus
 Saving time and money in today's uncertain economy is vital for engineering companies. To help its customers cut costs, igus® is offering free, on-site value analysis visits for cost reductions. An igus expert is available to review your bearing application on-site and recommend the most effective motion-control solution from its line of more than 9,600 plastic bearing products. The company's self-lubricating plain, linear and spherical bearings can deliver a potential cost saving of up to 40%. The company says its iglide® plastic plain bearings can reduce costs up to 25% when compared to bronze, metal-backed and custom injection-molded bearings. They are low cost, maintenance-free and available in 28 high-performance material blends. iglide bearings feature high wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction and can replace more costly alternatives in a variety of applications. Plastic bearings will also never corrode and are resistant to dirt, dust and most chemicals. ...More >>Assemble cable carriers in minutes
 igus® Inc. has announced the launch of a new E-Chain® Configurator program, which enables users to quickly custom build a cable carrier with cables and internal separators online. The user can then generate CAD files and a parts list, or submit a quote request directly to igus.The program is designed to fill the company's E-Chain cable carriers, which were developed to guide and protect moving cables on automated machinery. Interior separators, shelves, cables and hoses can be virtually installed in a few clicks. A complete Energy Chain System® can be configured in just minutes. ...More >> |
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