Videos

triflex® TRE.B assembly

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

xiros ball bearing test lab

Take a tour through the xiros® ball bearing section of the world's largest test lab for tribo-plastics. In the lab igus performs over 10,000 tests per year. Many of these tests are run directly for ig

Plastic vs. Metal Bushings - Field Test

Plastic and metal bushings go head-to-head in this data backed field battle. Compare how many maintenance stops the equipment outfitted with plastic bushings requires against their metal counterparts.

10 Trends for Modern Machine Tools

Explore a range of trends and innovations for machine tools. Reduce costs, increase service life, and eliminate unexpected downtime with igus® motion plastics.

Webinar: Lightweight, Low Cost Robotics for Manufacturing

igus® solutions for 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

Simplest motor control system for stepper, DC, and EC/BLDC motors

The igus dryve is easy to connect and utilizes a web-based interface. It is easy to configure, has 32 positions, 5 operating modes, 6 position types, and has a library of online video tutorials.

Offshore drill rig applications

See how igus® can help in offshore drilling applications!

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

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

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

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

How to install an igus twisterchain on a six-axis robot

Step-by-step walk through of the installation of an igus twisterchain for the 1st axis on a six-axis robot

dryve D3, DC-Motor Control System Assembly

We are excited to share the new DC-Motor Control System designed to be used with or without higher level controls. The following is a step- by- step guide to get your igus actuator moving with the new

How to assemble a zero or anti-backlash nut

In this video igus® drylin® product Specialist, Nick Isabella, demonstrates how to install a zero backlash nut on a lead screw. Zero backlash or anti-backlash assemblies employ two nuts, which are for

Energy chains for stage and theater applications

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt4yEIIaeBw Or visit our website: https://www.igus.com/info/industries-theatre

igus® House of Horrors - powered by the drylin D3

Late at night when all igus employees have gone home, something creepy is going on in the drylin® laboratory. The drylin® dryve D3 DC motor controller, drylin® W slides, and some creative props make a

How to switch to plastic bearings

drylin® T linear guide systems were specially developed for applications in automation and handling systems. The design objective was a rugged linear guide for application in the most diverse - and al

drylin® W toolkit by igus®

The drylin® W toolkit is one of our most popular solutions. See why you should make the switch to self-lubricating linear motion! For more information visit https://www.igus.com