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almost 6 years ago
e-chain® long-travel cable carriers catalog 2025

Browse the long-travel cable carriers catalog

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almost 6 years ago
e-spool® catalog 2025

Browse the e-spool® catalog

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almost 6 years ago
e-chain® cleanroom solutions catalog 2025

Browse the cleanroom cable carrier solutions catalog

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almost 6 years ago
e-chain® E4.1 catalog 2025

Browse the E4.1 e-chain® catalog

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almost 6 years ago
e-chain® E2.1 & E2.1 micro catalog 2025

Browse the E2.1 and E2.1 micro e-chain® catalog

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almost 6 years ago
e-chain® solutions for simple applications catalog 2025

Browse the e-chain® solutions for simple applications catalog

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almost 6 years ago
Self-Lubricating Ball Bearings Are a No-Brainer

In this post, read about how self-lubricating ball bearings are created and how they outperform metal across a wide range of applications and industries.

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almost 6 years ago
Robot Cable Failures Part 2: What a Relief! Strain Relief, That Is

Read part two of our in-depth series on robot cable failures to learn why strain relief is crucial to preventing cable failure & which options are available.

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almost 6 years ago
How to Make a Lead Screw

Read about how lead screws are made, and the differences between the two manufacturing processes used: thread rolling and thread whirling.

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almost 6 years ago
Orange Services brochure

Enhance your e-chain® systems with igus® Orange Services—expert installation, inspection, engineering, and training tailored to your needs.

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almost 6 years ago
How to Calculate Surface Pressure for Plain Bearings

Read about the importance of knowing your application''s surface pressure before choosing a bearing and how to calculate this on your own.

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almost 6 years ago
Lose That Extra Weight Quick! The Benefits of Lightweight Linear Bearings

Read about the various benefits behind using lightweight linear bearings within your application, such as increased mobility and reduced costs.

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almost 6 years ago
What is a Linear Actuator & Why Would You Want One?

Read about what actually defines a linear actuator & why they are more in-demand than ever, along with the various types available for linear motion applications.

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almost 6 years ago
Robot Cable Failures Part 1: What’s Flexibility Got to Do with It?

Interested in learning why robot cables fail? Part 1 of this blog post will cover the first main cause of cable failure and explain the differences between flexible and torsion-rated cables.

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almost 6 years ago
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.

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almost 6 years ago
igus® top product news 2020

Take a virtual tour of our booth here: https://exhibition.igus.eu/ Or browse through new products here: https://www.igus.com/info/news-2020-overview Still bummed about trade shows being cancelled? So

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almost 6 years ago
What Does BUS Stand For?

Learn about BUS systems and the necessary cables, along with the important role that they play within industrial communication.

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almost 6 years ago
What is a Medium Voltage Cable?

Read about how to classify a medium voltage cable based upon where it is used, and the important role that they play within a power grid or application.

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about 6 years
igus®’ Crystal Ball: How We Predict the Service Lives of Our Cable Management Systems

igus® goes beyond expertly installing your e-chain® cable carrier. Read about how igus® can accurately predict the service life of your system.

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about 6 years
The Limits of Metal Ball Bearings & Why Plastic Might Be Better

Although metal ball bearings may be the standard, read about all the benefits that plastic ball bearings provide for hygienic & high-temperature applications.

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about 6 years
A slide-in camper that slides out instead of popping up for 25% more space

Read about how drylin® linear slides enable this camper to smoothly expand by sliding out, instead of the traditional pop-up system.

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