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over 6 years
10 motion plastics innovations for material handling automation

Check out 10 innovative motion plastics solutions igus offers for the material handling industry. This includes energy chains for safe and repeatable linear movements, chainflex cables, & more.

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almost 7 years ago
Guidefast System Unboxing Overview

Wondering what comes in our Guidefast System Box? Here''s what to expect when you order a Guidefast System for your EOT Crane. For more information, visit https://www.igus.com/info/industries-indoor

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almost 7 years ago
Startup develops cell phone sanitizer using igus® linear rails

An infection-control startup has developed a device for hospitals that kills 99.999 percent of MRSA on cell phones. Self-lubricating igus® components were used to design a quiet, dry-running system.

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about 7 years
Moving desk cable management made easy with OCR energy chain

Read about how the maintenance-free OCR energy chain from igus® simplifies cable management for moving desks & allows for easy installation via magnetic mounts.

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about 7 years
Flexible Cable Management for Adjustable Desks

Read about how the new flexible cable management from igus provides an industrially-inspired office furniture cable management solution.

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about 7 years
Cable carrier smart monitoring systems for tensile forces

Tensile forces acting on the cables of an e-chain® system can significantly reduce the service life! The CF.P system measures the forces directly at the strain relief and indicates the need for action

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over 7 years
Flexible and functional cable management for furniture

The igus triflex OCR energy chain solution was designed specifically for the furniture industry. The OCR is functional and aesthetically pleasing. The furniture chain is easy to use - just press the c

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over 7 years
Indoor/EOT Cranes Industry Solutions

igus energy chain solutions for indoor crane or EOT crane systems. igus energy chain systems can increase the reliability and safety while decreasing maintenance on

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over 7 years
Demonstration of igus® smart plastics EC.B and EC.P system

Energy chain product manager Dan Thompson demonstrates how our smart plastics can prevent unplanned downtime. During ongoing operation, they detect the degree of wear and emit an alarm as soon as repa

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over 7 years
Handling systems using motion plastics

The demand to produce smaller and smaller products requires highly accurate handling devices that can be quickly retrofitted. These devices should also be space efficient. One such device suitable for

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over 7 years
Motion plastic parts help enable aircraft de-icing machine

See how motion plastics from igus® energy chains and maintenance free igubal® rod ends help in the de-icing process of aircrafts. Visit https://www.igus.com/ for more information!

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over 7 years
Motion plastic solutions for commercial vehicles

See how igus® products are used in commercial vehicle applications! For more information visit: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-forklift-truck-applications-com

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over 7 years
Offshore drilling rig applications

See how igus® can help in offshore drilling applications!

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over 7 years
Busbars vs. energy chains for crane electrification

The performance of a crane is directly dependent on its electrification system. With various power supply options available and a range of application requirements to take into consideration, making a

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over 7 years
Motion plastic solutions in public transportation

See how igus® products can help public transportation run smooth and lubrication free! For more information visit: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-public-transport

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over 7 years
High-performance plastic solutions for drilling rigs

The optimized polymers in e-chains® are used to manufacture military equipment, rocket launch site components and power plant machinery. Their strength and durability make them applicable in nearly al

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over 7 years
Top 10 considerations when specifying igus® in your port crane tender

While specifying your trolley cable management system and moving away from outdated technologies like festoons, there are ways to make sure your investment performs like the manufacturer said it would

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over 7 years
Smart plastics sensors measure push/pull forces in energy chains

Using the EC.P sensor saves maintenance personnel from having to travel many miles - thanks to real-time status information always being available inside the isense system. The push/pull sensor and de

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over 7 years
Hidden cable damage detected by smart plastics sensor at an early stage

The CF.Q sensor from the igus smart plastics division indicates changes in the electrical properties; and allows detection of impending cable failure in advance. The electrician then decides what prio

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over 7 years
Chain breakage is easily detected and solved using smart energy chains

The EC.B break detection sensor from igus® smart plastics division reduces the amount of work of maintenance technicians tasked with looking after crane installations and gantries. This applies from c

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over 7 years
The world’s longest e-chain® runs for over 10 years

A coal-fired power plant in the Czech Republic receives energy through an igus® e-chain®. This plastic cable carrier, which has continuously been in operation for ten years, travels over 2,017 feet.

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