Which is the right robot dresspack for your robot?
Have you ever wondered what a Robot would look like in a dress? At igus® we want Robots to have dresses that are easy to maintain and can be removed with ease. Read to find out how…..
e-chain
Motion plastics at igus®
Our essence is motion, so if your machine has moving parts igus® can promise a number of things. The product we offer will be: self-lubricating, maintenance-free, cost-effective, predictable, resistant to dirt, dust, chemicals and heat (to name a few), and will improve the lifetime of your machine too.
10 advantages of choosing igus® energy chain
e-chain® systems can be used in a large number of different applications, so much so that the industries using our e-chains® are hugely varied across the UK. Bespoke, unique, and standard solutions mean your solution can be found in our products.
What is consignment stock and who needs it?
To solve stocking and delivery issues, we began to supply our readychains and readycables under consignment agreements because this ensures both the consignee and the consignor benefit from fast turnaround times. Strong customer service can be maintained which in turn keeps customers happy and informed.
Rotary Energy Supply Systems – Slip ring alternatives
Slip rings come with a lot of issues; for example, they are very susceptible to corrosion and being unreliable due the ingress of dirt. Above all they are very limited in what they can transmit which is normally just power or basic data. You can’t use a slip ring for fluid, air, water or fibre optic cables. Rotary energy chain systems work well because you can put any service down them. You can have a mixture of air, water, power, servo, encoder and fibre optic cables together side by side. The energy chain itself guides the cables and hoses and keeps them secure within an enforced bend radius and with physical protection. These concepts are not possible for slip rings. Also, rotary energy supply systems not only offer a very universal system but can easily be upgraded later. This means that you can remove individual cables and replace them as and when you need to.
