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 the use of new technologies throughout to improve safety and long term durability while reducing operating costs. One of the “new” technologies that was selected to reach these goals was the use of an e-chain® cable management system with chainflex® cables from igus® in the place of the “old” standard droop cable system.
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1:19Energy chain 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
21st Century solutions for dynamic cable management
Moving applications integrated with cables require durable cable management systems. With machines constantly developing to meet higher standards, new challenges in managing systems’ cables come into
energy chains vs. festoons
Though energy chains and festoons are both used to guide and protect cables, the two systems have very different capabilities. In this infographic, see how maintenance, design, cable security and stra
igus® by the numbers
igus® is a leading, global manufacturer of engineered plastic components. For over 50 years, we have developed innovative solutions for moving applications in almost every industry.
2:38New igus chainflex cable innovations presented at SPS 2018
Head of igus chainflex cables, Rainer Rössel, explains the new and available lines of chainflex cables. These new cables include robot cables with a torsion angle of ±360 degrees, a new line of heat r
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.
igus® e-tubes drive bending tool of top manufacturer
TRUMPF Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing machine tools. In one of its most complex and popular bending machine product lines, energy tubes from igus® are used to guide and protect cables. More
e-spool: The next generation of the cable reel
The igus® e-spool is an alternative to traditional cable reels, which are used to guide cables and hoses in confined spaces. The e-spool system can guide several cables or media lines, including power
Automated farming at Superwurm
Read how igus empowers automated farming at a worm farm via cable carriers, self-lubricating plastic bearings, linear slide tables and flexible cables in AGVs.
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
igus Hires Outside Technical Sales Representatives to Fill Positions Nationwide
igus, a leading manufacturer and distributor of Motion Plastic® components, including Energy Chain® cable carriers, Chainflex® Motion Cables, dry-tech® bearings and linear systems, has announced the a
25:17Webinar: 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
Inside the continous-flex cable test lab
In this interactive eBook, igus® cable experts reveal their tried and true development and testing methods used to create guaranteed chainflex® continuous-flex cables.
0:56Data cables designed for continuous-flex and EMI resistance
This video explains why utilizing cables with tight braid angle shielding provides superior EMI resistance while moving and has higher resistance to breakdown.
7 Guidelines for Continuous Flex Cables
Learn the key design features that can ensure a continuous-flex cable will last for millions of cycles in your applications.
Design Basics: Continuous-Flex Cables
Choosing the correct cable for moving applications can mean the difference between a few thousand and tens of millions of cycles of flexing operation. Static, flexible and continuous-flex cables are a
Robotic cable management made easy
Read the top tips from the igus® cable experts on how to easily and reliably design cable management systems for 6-axis robotic systems.
Tips and Tricks for Designing with Cable Carriers