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 systemsā cables come into
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
igusĀ® 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.
New 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-chainĀ® runs for over 10 years
A coal-fired power plant in the Czech Republic receives energy through an igusĀ® e-chainĀ®. This plastic cable carrier, which has continuously been in operation for ten years, travels over 2,017 feet.
igusĀ® 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 igusĀ® are used to guide and protect cables. More
The igusĀ® 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
A specialized business is using igusĀ® components, almost exclusively, to automate labor-intensive processes. āSpecializedā is the operative word here; the company is a fully-dedicated breeder of giant
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
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
In this interactive eBook, igusĀ® cable experts reveal their tried and true development and testing methods used to create guaranteed chainflexĀ® continuous-flex cables.
Data 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.
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
Cable carriers are an ideal way to protect cables, hoses, and all other lines throughout movement on modern machinery, while protecting them from abrasion, tangling, and over bending. In this eBook, e
Connect different vessel types
Special energy chainĀ® guides & protects cables
Lengths of up to 328 feet
Easy and safe handling
Longer service life at lower cost
7 Cable Management Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making
Advances in automation technology mean that certain cable management rules have become outdated. In this tech talk, uncover seven common cable management mistakes as well as how to avoid them.