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Igus (UK) Ltd
51A Caswell Road,
Brackmills Industrial Estate,
Northampton,
Northamptonshire,
United Kingdom,
NN4 7PW,
T : 01604 677240
F : 01604 677242
W : www.igus.co.uk
 
 
 
Chainflex cables eliminate corkscrewing effect

High tensile loads in modern automation applications often surpass a standard cable's capability. As a result, these cables can suffer from external corkscrew-like deformation, broken copper strands, layered stranding and loose jackets.

Trade Names
CHAINFLEX, DRYLIN, E-CHAIN, EASYCHAIN, ENERGY CHAIN, IGLIDUR, IGUBAL, READYCHAIN, TRIFLEX, TWISTERCHAIN, ZIPPER E-CHAIN


News
Energy chain is 37% lighter than previous model

Robotic joint module targets lightweight automation systems

igus moves towards green bearings

Tooling method speeds up prototyping

Eureka’s first Design Day generates positive feedback

Floating chain levitates with no wear



Reference
Non-traditional bearings improve design and functionality in many industries

Materials drive bearing advances

Chain reactions

Linear motion off the shelf

Clever designs make complex parts

Dinosaurs produce new robotics and materials

Film and TV technology flies to industry



Specifier
Iglidur Q2 maintenance free bearings

Slewing rings stay tough

Hybrid linear bearing combines rolling and sliding

Adjustable linear bearings

No more costly replacements with plastic energy chains

Energy chain for "E6" low noise and vibration

Profile roller energy chain "P4" for fast, quiet movement



Videos
Chainflex cables eliminate corkscrewing effect

Fresh iglidur bearings every day

igus offers pre-assembled energy chain system

Assembly tips for triflex R energy chains

igus unveils drylin linear range

More energy for longer with igus plastic bearings

igus energy chains used to create world's largest starflyer



Technology Spotlight
igus drylin SLW Stop-and-Go – Individual control of multiple carriages on same leadscrew

igus DryLin E linear drives fully-assembled with NEMA motor - Lubricant-free linear drive system is compact, light and quiet

Lubricantion-free "iglidur®" high-temperature micro-bearings

Eco benefits of plastic plain bearings