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Does Industry 4.0 & IoT Make Sense for Offshore Machinery?
Read about some of the new smart plastic solutions from igus and how they are changing the way we approach maintenance for offshore machinery & applications.
Top 10 Strain Relief Mistakes Wreaking Havoc on Your Crane Cables
Blog post explaining the top 10 cable strain relief mistakes that reduce cable lifetime that Crane Industry Manager, Dave Kortkamp sees out in the field.
energy chains vs. festoons
Though energy chains and festoons are both used to guide and protect cables, the two systems have very different capabilities. In this infographic, see how maintenance, design, cable security and stra
Industry Secrets: Stop These 5 Hidden Cable Carrier Killers Today
Right now, there are cable management systems everywhere praying that you’re reading this blog post because they don’t want to die young. Dramatic much? Not entirely.
21st Century solutions for dynamic cable management
Moving applications integrated with cables require durable cable management systems. With machines constantly developing to meet higher standards, new challenges in managing systems’ cables come into
5:15Overview - igus® energy chains types and sizes
Learn more about e-chain® plastic cable carriers here: https://www.igus.com/info/energychains And check out this ebook to learn how e-chains are designed, selected and installed: https://toolbox.igus.
What Is a Roller Chain and When Do You Need It?
Read about how the rol-e-chain® from igus® overcomes the technical boundaries of typical gliding cable carriers by instead rolling for long travels.
How Does the Classic e-chain® Cable Carrier Adapt to IoT & Industry 4.0?
Read about how the classic e-chain® cable carrier, introduced over 50 years ago, has adapted to Iot and Industry 4.0, along with other industrial products.
How Long Will My Cable Management System Last?
Read about how long your cable management system should last, and how we use our service life calculator to expertly predict when you'll need to replace it.
1:1060 seconds with igus® - Oil & Gas - Episode 1
Is igus engineered polymer tough enough for your application? Oil and Gas Industry Manager, Jason Freed answers the question “are igus engineered polymer energy chains strong enough for my machine?”
1:0560 seconds with igus® - Oil & Gas - Episode 2
Visit https://www.igus.com/oilandgas to learn more! Can engineered plastic e-chain® cable carriers set on fire? In this episode, Oil and Gas Industry Manager Jason Freed puts one to the test.
1:1760 seconds with igus® - Oil & Gas - Episode 3
Visit https://www.igus.com/oilandgas to learn more! In this episode, Oil and Gas Industry Manager Jason Freed answers, “What is the water absorption rate of plastic e-chain® cable carriers?” You’re in
1:3460 seconds with igus® - Oil & Gas - Episode 4
Visit https://www.igus.com/oilandgas to learn more. In this episode, Oil and Gas Industry Manager Jason Freed explains what it means to be “modular” and builds a small e-chain® cable carrier to demon
The Unnecessary Plastic Pollution—How Can We Play a Part?
Read about how igus® has invested in Mura Technology's recycling programs to provide customers with a sustainable way to dispose of their old plastic parts.
Busbars vs. energy chains for crane electrification
The performance of a crane is directly dependent on its electrification system. With various power supply options available and a range of application requirements to take into consideration, making a
2:41igus® e-chain® 2020 Catalog Highlights
Request your 2020 e-chain catalog here: http://igus-2366840.hs-sites.com/2020-echain-catalog Learn more about e-chains® here: https://www.igus.com/info/energychains Find out what’s new with e-chains®
e-spool: The next generation of the cable reel
The igus® e-spool is an alternative to traditional cable reels, which are used to guide cables and hoses in confined spaces. The e-spool system can guide several cables or media lines, including power
Designing Cable Management Systems for Collaborative Robots
Collaborative robots work side by side with human workers to complete a wide range of tasks, including welding, quality inspection, and component insertion/fastening. With anticipated global compound
Design basics: plastic cable carriers
Ready to put an end to cable failure on your machines for good? This basics guide covers everything you need to know to get started with cable carriers.
Reducing vibration of cable carriers
In a wide range of applications customers are demanding increased accuracy and precision from their production equipment. In industries including printer design, semiconductor manufacturing, and machi