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Content relating to e-chain® cable carrier systems

over 2 years
What are the different types of triflex® R cable carriers?

Plastic triflex® R multix-axis cable carriers are ideal as cable managements solutions on robotic arms, cobots and industrial robots

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over 2 years
DIY 3D printer components that will improve your design

This blog highlights the components available from igus for use in DIY 3D printers, making the sourcing of these components simpler and ensuring compatibility and ease-of-use

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over 2 years
What are the advantages of optimizing a moving application?

Applications with a lot of motion can be complex & bulky, especially when cables are involved. Luckily, there''s an easy way to simplify and optimize these applications. Read the blog to learn more.

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over 2 years
Make your e-chain® ready to plug-and-play

The Module Connect product line can turn your ordinary e-chain® system into a complete plug-and-play solution that drastically reduces installation time and costs. Read the blog to learn more.

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over 2 years
How to make energy supply systems ready to plug-and-play

Energy supply systems don''t need to be so complex or difficult to service. Read this blog to learn how Module Connect makes energy supply a plug and play solution, reducing installation time and costs

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over 2 years
How can downtime be reduced by using an adapter?

Read this blog to learn how Module Connect cable assemblies have been used in automated parking systems to reduce the time and costs needed for installation and maintenance

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over 2 years
Ready, set, cut: Module Connect ensures fast commissioning of energy supply in woodworking

Read this blog to learn how Module Connect cable assemblies can reduce installation time and machine downtime, especially in woodworking.

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over 2 years
readychain® Module Connect

Our ready-to-connect readychain® systems optimise your procurement process, reduce your internal logistics costs and reduce assembly time!

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over 2 years
e-loop® Brochure

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over 2 years
YE e-chain®: Flexible strength for unsupported travel

Sometimes cable carriers can't be purely plastic or metal. The YE e-chain solves this issue by combining the two

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over 2 years
Brief Overview – Smart Plastics EC.W System for Preventive Maintenance

In this video, learn about the EC.W smart plastics system from igus®. EC.W is a wear-detection system that keeps you informed about the remaining service life of your e-chain® to help minimize machine

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over 2 years
Introduction to Smart Plastics EC.W System for Preventive Maintenance

In this video, learn about the EC.W smart plastics system from igus®. EC.W is a wear-detection system that keeps you informed about the remaining service life of your e-chain® to help minimize machine

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over 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 years
10 tips for a durable energy supply system 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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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