Did you know that igus® sells flexible cables?
Being one of the worlds largest energy chain manufacturers, it makes perfect sense for us to be growing the cable side of the business and yet very few people even know that igus® sells cables!
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Compact energy chain systems for indoor cranes
Every installation could present a challenge. Whether it be height restrictions, weight limitations or tight space parameters. igus® have a range of specialised energy chain systems designed for such challenges.
Long travel path – how do I find the right cable?
Long travel distances place high demands on the cable used and its durability. In today’s post, we cover what these are and how we can find out whether our management meets these requirements.
Durability, line structure, inner composition, and suitability are crucial points to take into account when selecting the right cable for your application.
Low bending makes the difference
The bend radius is an essential topic in the production and use of various cables. Low bending makes the difference. In today’s post, we cover exactly what this is about.
We offer our chainflex® cables with the smallest possible bending radii without sacrificing the tried and tested and necessary features. Resilience and durability. Low bending is the keyword for the optimal combination of these cable properties.
Cable designs and why chainflex® cables are superior
There are a vast range of calves that are available on the market. So why would you pick an igus® cable over a competitors? What can happen if the relationship between cable and chain is not stable? Let’s find out….
Hard or soft cable for e- chains®: which is best?
No matter whether you call the energy chain an e-chain® or a drag chain, it also does not matter whether cables have Flexible Dynamic (FD), highly flexible (HF) or “chain” in the name. For the user, it is not the name that matters, but rather the function and durability.
This question about gut feeling is often answered. It usually says: “Soft hugs well” or “hard breaks much faster”. But what is actually right?
The fairy tale of the finest stranded wire
A conductor is the part of a wire that is responsible for the current flow. So, the copper in the middle is covered by the insulation so that the current does not get into the neighbouring wires. If the conductor consists of more than one wire, according to our strand specialist. While several wires form a strand, a strand covered with insulation represents a wire.
How does cable insulation protect from high temperatures?
The ambient temperature and electrical loads on the cable play a decisive role in the functionality and longevity of cables and connectors.
At least since the long forgotten hours of physics, we have known that electricity and heat are related. This connection is clear again and again when it comes to cables.
The consequences of high temperatures on your cables can have drastic effects on your production liens and your costs.
