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over 1 year ago
All New! Smart Plastics EC.WLC Indicator

Learn about the brand new EC.W wear indicator for e-chain® systems in this video. e-chain® Product Manager Rob Mammone shows off the indicator, explains how it works, and even gives a demonstration of the color-changing wear indicator in action. Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers Learn more about smart plastics predictive maintenance technology: https://www.igus.com/preventive-maintenance Contact an e-chain® product expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-us?contact=e461bd58-9b81-490c-8582-5aad7c0a47ce

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over 1 year ago
6 tips for the correct use of guide troughs

Proper use of guide troughs is essential to maximizing cable carrier service life in long-travel applications. Read this design guide for tips on how to achieve optimal guide trough usage.

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over 1 year ago
Moving energy made easy – energy chain systems

Energy chains Reduce Downtime & Increase Service Life of Cables. More Information: https://www.igus.com/info/energychains

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over 1 year ago
13 tips for long-lasting energy supply in gliding applications

Read this design guide for tips to improve your gliding energy supply system.

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over 1 year ago
9 tips for long-lasting energy supply in vertical “hanging” applications

Discover essential tips for designing reliable energy supply systems for hanging applications in this design guide.

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over 1 year ago
9 tips for long-lasting energy supply in vertical “standing” applications

Standing applications present uncommon challenges for cable management systems. Read this design guide for tips on how to mitigate these challenges with e-chain cable carriers.

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over 1 year ago
The Ultimate Guide to Crane Industry Innovations: Boosting Safety, Efficiency, and Reliability

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almost 2 years ago
Stage lighting overview & guide

Stage lighting is for more than just illuminating a performance — it’s a powerful tool that can shape an audience’s experience. Read this blog to learn more about stage lighting and discover how to improve your own setup!

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almost 2 years ago
Energy Supply Systems for Machines with Elevated Axes

Machines with elevated axes are found across numerous industries. This white paper discusses a solution of cable management for these applications: the hybrid metal & plastic YE energy chain from igus

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almost 2 years ago
igus® Port of Virginia Retro fit – Simplify your crane systems!

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almost 2 years ago
igus® Port of Virginia Retro fit – Prioritize safety on your crane systems!

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almost 2 years ago
igus® Port of Virginia Retro fit – Invest in long term benefits with igus® Orange Services

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almost 2 years ago
igus® Port of Virginia Retro fit – Achieve maximum productivity on your crane systems!

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almost 2 years ago
10 tips for long-lasting energy supply systems in rotary applications

Providing power, data, fiber optics and other media for rotating applications is a major challenge for machine designers. This design guide will offer valuable tips to optimize your rotary power supply with e-chain cable carriers.

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almost 2 years ago
Test Before You Invest: The igus® Test Lab

Real-world testing is essential in mechanical applications. This is why igus has created a 41,000-square-foot test lab to conduct customer testing. Read this tech talk to learn more.

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almost 2 years ago
Say Goodbye to Lubrication – Transforming Heavy-Duty Equipment with Dry running Plastics from igus®

Tired of needing to constantly lubricate your heavy-duty machinery? Looking for a grease-free alternative that can still meet your application’s requirements? Look no further than igus’® selection of dry-running bearings and cable carriers. These products are perfect for heavy-duty equipment, boasting incredible strength and resistance to dirt, dust, corrosion, and other harsh conditions. Watch this webinar to learn more! For further information, visit our website: https://www.igus.com/industries/heavy-duty-industries Contact a heavy-duty bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/plastic-bearings/resources/iglide-contact Contact a heavy-duty cable carriers expert: https://www.igus.com/company/contact-stephen-bowman

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almost 2 years ago
Tips to select and design vertical energy supply systems for stage lighting equipment

When media, energy and data have to be moved vertically, special solutions are required for safe and reliable cable guidance. Learn more about these solutions in this white paper.

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about 2 years
igus® Vector Award Ceremony – TDK RF Solutions

The 2024 vector awards have come to a close, and the winners have been decided! Watch as the silver vector award winner, TDK RF Solutions, receives the award for their vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) test rig for driver assistance technologies. Learn more about other 2024 vector award winners: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/vector Discover other successful cable carrier applications: https://www.igus.com/cable-carriers/applications/energy-chain-applications

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about 2 years
e-spool flex 2.0: Tidy and Safe Cable Guidance for Operating Panels

No longer are exposed cables or cable drums with slip rings necessary for cable guidance in operating panels, thanks to the e-spool flex 2.0. Read this white paper to learn more.

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about 2 years
igus® – Port of Virginia Retro-fit Full

Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out by igus® saw these festoons replaced with e-chain® cable carriers for a more robust and secure cable management solution. Learn more about e-chain® cable carriers: https://www.igus.com/info/cable-carriers Discover how igus’® components can be used within port and terminal cranes: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-port-and-terminal-cranes Contact a member of the igus® installation team: https://www.igus.com/info/contact-orange-services

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over 2 years
Jib crane cable management: What’s the best solution?

Stop wasting time and money due to cable failure on your jib cranes. Read this blog to learn about a more reliable & effective cable management solution for jib cranes.

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