e-chain

When is an e-chain® a beam?

It may not seem like an obvious comparison; a beam and an energy chain but fundamentally they are one of the same. Read all about why the two are compared and where the common ground lies.

Cost-effective e-chains®

it is essential that there is a range of cost-effective energy chains on the market. These are ideal for industries such as furniture and office equipment. igus® has some very clever cost-effective e-chains®….

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….

Proven, predictable and tested

Testing is a crucial part of the production cycle. Without testing there would be no calculation tools, no assurance, no confidence. igus® test continually. Read about some of the processes in the blog.

ATEX standard: How can dust cause an explosion?

Who would have thought that dust could cause an explosion!! There are European Standards that enforce compliance in certain environments and these standards keep people safe. What products does igus® have that fall under these standards?