How are chainflex® cables compliant with NFPA 79?
In this blog post, we’ll explain 7 ways that chainflex® cables meet the requirements of the relevant sections in NFPA 79 that address cables used in flexing applications.
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What is a cable bend radius and why is it important?
Time and again we talk about the bend radius of our energy chains and cables. Here, we will take a closer look at what that means exactly and why the bend radius is so important.
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How did UL verify our cable guarantee and service life calculator?
Before UL officially verifies an organization’s marketing claims, they perform an independent, objective, scientifically based audit of their product/process. Learn about the stages of our audit here.
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2022 Vector Awards: Gain Recognition, Receive Cash Prize for Your Innovative Energy Supply System Application
The Vector Awards is a way for us to recognize and award the ingenuity of our customers. We want to hear about your design challenges and how igus products helped you solve those problems.
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Why do we guarantee the service life of chainflex cables?
A cable lifetime guarantee based off of data from decades of extensive testing reduces the likelihood of unplanned downtime and makes it easier to plan for cable replacements.
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Why does a plastics company manufacture cables?
Realizing our customers needed a flexible cable solution that could withstand a variety of movements, igus® decided to design and test cable series – and chainflex® CF1 was born.
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What are initiator cables and where are they used?
Initiator cables connect control units and different sensors, or, in the case of reversal of the measurement principle, actuators.
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What is PROFINET FastConnect?
FastConnect technology ensures that a cable can be set down, harnessed, and connected in just a few steps, reducing cable assembly time by up to 46%.
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igus® Cyber Week 2021: Free Standard Shipping with a Tree Planted for Every Online Order
This year, you can take advantage of Cyber Monday during the entire week at igus® and make a difference in the process.
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Improved Servo Cables for Variable Frequency Drives
In this blog post, learn about optimized servo cables with a new and improved insultation material that enable compact variable frequency drives to operate safely and failure-free.
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How igus® products help de-icing vehicles protect the lives of airline passengers
Frost, ice & snow collecting on airplanes can quickly compromise passenger safety. Luckily, de-icing vehicles help remove the build-up. Here, learn more about the de-icing process & how igus can help.
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What are the differences between flame-retardant and halogen-free TPE outer jackets?
Flame-retardant and halogen-free TPE are very robust materials that igus uses in high-end cables meant for challenging applications. But what are the differences between the two? Find out here.
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