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over 7 years
Cable reels replaced with new energy chain lighting truss solution at Kauffman Center

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is the leading opera and performing arts venue in Kansas City, MO. Since its opening in 2011, it has hosted over 2.5 million guests. To power the overhead s

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over 7 years
igus® smart plastics for Industry 4.0 – e-chain® monitoring systems

Product Manager, Scott Parker, introduces igus® inc Smart Plastic initiatives towards industry 4.0. Including wear, break, push pull force, and conductor care, igus® is moving customers towards predi

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over 7 years
Port of Virginia remains a leader with superior crane technology

At the Port of Virginia, thousands of shipping containers are lifted, moved and lowered by about 30 cranes. Festoons on cranes were replaced by e-chain cable carriers to reduce downtime and cost.

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over 7 years
triflex® – RSE linear retraction system

The igus triflex® - RSE linear retraction system is the newest technology available in the marketplace. It will reduce cable lengths and improve productivity. For more information visit: https://www.

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over 7 years
How to install an igus® triflex® RSE cable management system on a six-axis robot

Step by step installation of an igus triflex RSE retraction cable management system. This video walks through everything from what tools you will need to how to fine tune the system for use. Learn mo

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over 7 years
Innovative Ethernet Cables for Tomorrow’s Standards

The technological advance of industrial automation and the increased need for networked connectivity have driven Ethernet protocol to be the cornerstone of today''s modern cable applications. Ethernet

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almost 8 years ago
igus® solutions at the Superwurm Factory

See how drylin®, e-chain® and igubal® are used in automated technology for worm farming.

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almost 8 years ago
Cable management used in stage and theater industry applications

This video shows e-chain® zig-zag cable carriers operating in an opera/stage setting. This helps demonstrate how igus has solved problems in the stage and theater environment. Learn more about all of

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almost 8 years ago
triflex® for heavy-duty applications

igus® offers multi-axis robotic cable protection with triflex® energy chains. triflex® TRE chains are available in an "A" version or a "B" version. In this tech talk, learn why TRE.B was created and w

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almost 8 years ago
triflex® TRE.B assembly

This clip provides an overview of how to assemble and disassemble a triflex® TRE.B energy chain.

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about 8 years
Simulating subsea conditions with energy chains

Hyperbaric testing simulates deep-water conditions, and effectively assesses subsea equipment with hydraulic and electrical components at depth. Master Flo Valve Inc. is home to one of the largest

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about 8 years
Cell-stacking technology could change the future of organ transplant waiting lists

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over 8 years
igus® solutions for kitchen and furniture applications

igus self-lubricating bearings and linear systems and lubrication free cable carrier systems are a clean, quiet, and reliable way to increase the reliability of adjustable furniture and fixtures.

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over 8 years
Robotic Cable Management Made Easy

Download PDF Intricate movements carried out by robots, especially the sixth-axis rotation, have created a need for a more modern way of thinking about cable selection and management. In this tech talk,, get tips from the igus® cable experts on how to easily and reliably design cable management systems for 6-axis robotic systems.

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over 8 years
Webinar: Reducing Downtime and Eliminating Cable Failure

Cable failure is an all-too-common cause of unplanned downtime across a range of industries and applications. In moving applications, these cable failures can be attributed to a few common causes. In

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over 8 years
Restoring the Portsmouth Memorial Bridge

In 2014, the Memorial Bridge originally designed in 1922 by J.A.L. Waddell was replaced by a new bridge with cutting-edge technology. The new design maintains the spirit of the old design, but employs

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over 8 years
The Polygon Effect Visualized

As the chain moves around the curve, from position 1 to 2, the individual links (AB, BC, CD, DE) create an angular motion, changing the height of the system from d/2 to (d/2)cos(Y/2). This height fluc

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over 8 years
e-chain® reel for mobile shore power

Connect different vessel types Special energy chain guides & protects cables Lengths of up to 328 feet Easy and safe handling Longer service life at lower cost

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over 8 years
Designing Cable Management Systems for Collaborative Robots

Collaborative robots work side by side with human workers to complete a wide range of tasks, including welding, quality inspection, and component insertion/fastening. With anticipated global compound

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over 8 years
Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Bearing lubrication can transfer bacteria and other contaminants between food. See what bearings you can use that are compliant

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almost 9 years ago
New innovations in energy chains

igus has developed a new energy chain system that delivers numerous benefits to both design engineers and those in charge of maintenance. Chief among these benefits is saving up to 80% on time needed

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