chainflex

What is a heat-resistant cable?

ut have you ever considered how cables cope in extreme heat and have you ever even considered “what is a heat-resistant cable?”.  It is important that at igus® we have cables that can cover all application types, and this includes high temperatures.

new igus products

April 2022: What new igus products have been released?

Every year, hundreds of new igus products are released to the standard product range available and 2022 is no exception! With over 175 new products across all the product ranges, this blog is to give an overview of a few highlighted products!

cable guidance

7 basic rules for successful cable guidance

There are so many variants of cables that it is a minefield! This blog is intended to help identify some of the key features of cables used in cable guidance and help you choose the most suited cables for your application.

What is a hybrid servo cable? – Part 2

What is a hybrid servo cable? Many of us will never need to know the differences between cables however it is vital to know the differences in order to get the best power supply for your applications. This blog is the second in the ” what is a X cable?” so read all about the hybrid servo cable.

What is a control cable?- Part 1

There are so many different variations of cables that it can be confusing to know which one is right for your application. In this blog, we explore the world of control cables and discover where and why you may use it.

Why do we offer a guarantee and UL certification for chainflex® cables?

Everyone wants to have confidence in the products they are designing into their machines and applications., Nothing says ” I have confidence in my product” like an extended guarantee. Now, not only does igus® offer up to 4 year guarantee on its chainflex® cables, it has now been certified with UL classification.

drive cable manufacturers

Can you change drive cable manufacturers?

There are many “fairytales” when it comes to cable manufacturers and whether or not you have to stick with the original manufacturer for life. This blog hopefully puts to bed any rumours that you have heard about changing your drive cable manufacturer.