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.

Q&A with Dave Spence: “It’s aviation for the automotive.”

The Automotive industry relies on products being effective, predictable, long life and as low maintenance as possible. igus® have been working with companies in this industry for nearly 3 decades and the Automotive specialist Dave Spences discusses how igus® have supported the industry with development.

e-spool® – the alternative to a cable drum

Having to work with small installation space can be a challenge but with the igus® e-spool system space limitations is not a problem. This system comes as a motorised option and can be fully equipped with igus® cables.

igus® LiveChat: answering your questions with real people not robots

There has always been a need for development in the ways that companies and customers are able to communicate with each other. The traditional methods like telephone, fax and via post are becoming more obsolete and methods such as email and LiveChat are becoming more desirable. In a fast moving world, igus® is ensuring their customers can reach them, no matter what method that is chosen.

Which is the right plain bearing for sheet metal applications?

All applications are different and not all of them require a housing for a bearing to be press-fit into. Sheet metal applications require a different type of bearing and those bearings need to behave different to the plain bearings. Find out more here.

The unnecessary plastic pollution; how can we play a part?

We are all somewhat responsible for the destruction of the ocean and the animals that live within it. igus® have invested in Mura Technology to help combat some of the issues surrounding pollution and undo some of the damage already caused worldwide.

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.