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over 3 years
Types of port cranes: functions, comparisons, and how to choose

Explore 10+ types of port cranes (RTG, RMG, STS, and more) with comparisons, load capacities, and real-world applications. Learn how to select the best crane for your port.

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over 3 years
Efficient energy supply systems for cranes in steel plants

Read this white paper to learn about the benefits of switching to e-chain® cable carriers as an alternative to festoons for indoor cranes in steel plants.

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over 3 years
Machine Tools Magazine

Maintenance-free cable carriers, cables & bearings used in CNC machines, milling & grinding machines, etc. in the machine tools industry

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over 3 years
10 tips for durable energy supply systems on 6-axis robots

Implementing an energy supply for robotic arms can be a hassle. Read this white paper for 10 tips on how to quickly and easily improve your robot''s energy supply system!

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over 3 years
Installation instructions | e-loop®

Discover how to assemble the igus® e-loop® energy chain system with and without cables using our comprehensive installation instructions.

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over 3 years
e-chain® cable carriers – Design Guide

Read this design guide to learn how to select, configure and install engineered e-chain polymer cable carriers

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over 3 years
e-chain® with steel-rope guide as an alternative to a busbar?

While busbars are a common solution for energy transfer in moving applications across long distances, the autoglide 5 from igus is a worthy alternative that offers features not possible with busbars.

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almost 4 years ago
Hold the Cheese? Not for This Busy Iowa Production Plant

In this customer story, read about how a plant switched from a stainless steel cable chain to a plastic igus® energy chain to avoid downtimes.

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almost 4 years ago
Corrugated tubing vs. triflex® R cable carriers

In a match between corrugated tubing and triflex® R, which will come out on top? This blog answers that question over the course of six rounds, each focused on a different quality of the contenders.

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almost 4 years ago
Vibration behavior of e-chain systems in Machine Tools

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almost 4 years ago
Cable guiding in vertical drilling rigs: From service loop to e-loop®

Cable Management Under Adverse Conditions: e-loop® as a Versatile Problem Solver. Learn more about the whitepaper.

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almost 4 years ago
e-chain® cable carrier trends and updates

Today, e-chain® cable carriers are a standard machine part throughout automation technology. As varied as chains are, there are technology trends and customer preferences that remain the same across industries. Read the whitepaper to learn more.

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about 4 years
Reducing car weight through seating adjustments

There''s a constant push to make cars lighter, faster, and more efficient. One of the easiest and most effective ways to do so is with high-performance plastic components for automotive seating

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about 4 years
Solutions for Automotive Seating with igus®

Learn from Sebastian Bloechl, Head of Automotive at igus® North America, about how igus® components can be used to reduce noise & weight in automotive seating.

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over 4 years
Are igus® products compatible with ISO cleanroom standards?

Read this blog to learn how igus® is developing cleanroom compatible products, certified by Fraunhofer IPA''s ISO cleanroom standards.

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over 4 years
Cable management for six-axis robots

Read this white paper to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of cable management for six-axis robots.

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over 4 years
Automotive Industry Brochure

Browse various parts and their applications such as bearings, linear bearings and slides, lead screw assemblies, cable carriers and more for the automotive industry.

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over 4 years
Returning to the office? Try these strategies to help manage the transition successfully

Stressed about returning to the office after adjusting to working from home? Read this blog for strategies on how to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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over 4 years
Going Carbon Neutral – Corporate CO2 Footprint

Read this blog to learn how igus® is adapting its policies to reduce carbon emissions, aiming to become completely climate-neutral by 2025

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over 4 years
How igus® motion plastics® will be used in vehicle interiors of the future

Watch this video to learn about how igus® motion plastics® can be used in vehicle interiors of the future.

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over 4 years
What are the best cables for robotic applications?

Read this blog to learn what makes a cable suitable for robotic applications, and why pairing those cables with a quality cable carrier is essential.

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