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1 day ago
5 tips for using support trays

Learn 5 tips for using igus® support trays to increase e-chain® service life, cut noise, avoid interference, and maximize space in your design.

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6 days ago
igus® solutions for reach stackers

Browse this infographic to discover how igus® products can improve reach stacker crane design.

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8 days ago
12 tips for long lasting energy supply in side-mounted applications

Tight on clearance height? Get 12 expert tips for side-mounted cable carriers in unsupported and gliding applications, from filling to guide troughs.

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2 months ago
igus® solutions for cantilever RMG cranes

Browse this infographic to discover how igus products can improve cantilever RMG crane design.

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3 months ago
Strain relief for cables in industrial applications

See how the right strain relief maximizes cable service life in energy chains — from clamps to tie-wrap plates and separators for industrial applications.

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3 months ago
How to read your e-chain® part number

Can't make sense of your e-chain® part number? Refer to this infographic which breaks down each section of a complete part number and what exactly it means.

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4 months ago
e chain® Configurator Update 2026

In this video, e-chain® Product Specialist Eric Due provides an in-depth look at the online e-chain® configurator, and explains the entire configuration process step-by-step, complete with accessing CAD files, requesting a quote, or acquiring technical drawings and parts lists. Try the e-chain® online configurator: https://www.igus.com/iproSvc/appredirect.aspx?app=koplaeke Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers Contact an e-chain® product expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=5e3dd1b1-d196-46e1-baed-2b4f8c7f5d2c

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8 months ago
Modernizing the Royal Opera House with lightweight zig-zag e-chains®

After 25 years of use, zig-zag e-chains in the London Royal Opera House needed to be replaced with a more lightweight alternative. Discover how this was done in this application story.

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11 months ago
Plastic components for dry cleanroom battery production

Explore 100% dry-operating, ESD systems from igus® in this white paper, and boost battery manufacturing efficiency with plastic components for dry cleanrooms.

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11 months ago
Overcoming challenges in cleanroom equipment design

Read this white paper to learn more about common challenges in cleanroom equipment design and how to overcome them.

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about 1 year ago
The future of drone design: lightweight, durable plastic components

Optimize your drone designs with maintenance-free plastic components: a lighter, more durable alternative to metal parts.

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about 1 year ago
Digitally networked energy chains enhance STS cranes in the Port of Rotterdam

As requirements for STS cranes continue to grow, more robust cable management solutions have become a necessity. Read this white paper to learn about one such solution.

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about 1 year ago
Triple E-class container ships and the requirements of energy supply for high-performance cranes

Discover how advanced energy chain systems and predictive maintenance technologies are meeting the energy supply challenges of next-generation STS cranes in this white paper.

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about 1 year ago
e-chain® E4Q Cable Carrier – Lightning fast assembly

E4Q is the newest generation of e-chain® from igus®. Based on the e-chain® standard E4.1, the new series offers a long service life, a high level of modularity and new technology within the crossbars which facilitate tool-free assembly. Simply, lift the latch with your thumb on each end to remove and snap it shut to attach. The E4Q series features: - 40% faster, tool-less assembly. - 10% less material for less weight but equal strength. - Extra rigidity for long, unsupported travel lengths. - Optional noise dampening for even quieter operations. To learn more, visit: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/e-chain-e4q

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about 1 year ago
e-chain® twisterchain & twisterband catalog 2025

Browse the twisterchain and twisterband catalog

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about 1 year ago
e-chain® E2 micro, E2 mini & E2/000 catalog 2025

Browse the E2 micro, E2 mini, and E2/000 catalog

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about 1 year ago
e-chain® E3, T3 & TH3 catalog 2025

Browse the E3, T3, and TH3 e-chain catalog

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about 1 year ago
e-chain® aluminum & steel troughs catalog 2025

Browse the steel and aluminum guide troughs e-chain® catalog

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about 1 year ago
igus® chainfix strain relief catalog 2025

Browse the chainfix cable strain relief catalog

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about 1 year ago
e-chain® R2.1 catalog 2025

Browse the R2.1 e-chain® catalog

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about 1 year ago
e-chain® E2 R100 & E2 R catalog 2025

Browse the E2 R100 and E2 R e-chain® catalog

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