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Great strength, little weight: new low-cost igus energy chain for unsupported applications

The E4Q.64L's bionic design means that it costs up to 20% less than its big brother, the E4Q

New addition to the igus energy chain portfolio: the E4Q, a globally proven e-chain for applications with large unsupported lengths and high fill weight, now has a new variant: the "L". Users for whom the E4Q is too large can now save costs of up to 20% with the E4Q.64L. They will still benefit from the advantages of its big brother, such as quick, tool-free opening.

Machine Heat Recovery System from igus heats industrial factories using waste coolant water – a concept free for all to us

Engineers from igus are now using a simple technology for heat recovery. It heats industrial factories with the waste coolant water from machines, saving on gas costs and CO₂ emissions. igus is making the technology available online, with all the details available  to other industrial companies. If all injection moulders worldwide were to use the technology, over 14 million tons of CO₂ and over seven billion cubic metres of gas could be saved.

Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fibre wound material

igus launches a new lubrication-free material, the endurance runner which is ideal for heavy-duty applications.

In applications with loads of more than 80Mpa, plain bearings made of thermoplastic materials can be pushing their limits.

Maximum safety in battery production: first certified energy chain for the dry cleanroom

Test passed with the best possible result: E6.29 from igus receives innovative dry cleanroom certificate from Fraunhofer IPA for ISO Class 4

Whenever the highest hygiene standards are required, igus scores high with lubrication-free and abrasion-resistant plastic components for movement. In particular, battery production for tomorrow's mobility requires special environmental conditions, which are achieved through the combination of dry rooms and cleanrooms.

World's first cable for hanging applications suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE

igus chainflex CFSPECIAL.192 hybrid cable for hanging travels of up to 50 metres. Machines have to work reliably around the clock in such areas as material handling. Warehouses are getting bigger, and increasing mast heights mean high demands on the cables.

igus presents FastLine service with online configurator for developers in the automotive supply industry.

Roller chain links reduce drive energy for the E4.1 energy chain series by 37%

Good news for users of the igus E4.1 energy chain series: newly developed roller chain links reduce required drive power by 37%. This allows customers to reduce their electricity costs in times of sharply rising energy prices.

Equip energy chains directly with smart condition monitoring in the igus online configurator and avoid unnecessarily early replacement.

In practice, it is not easy to cost-effectively produce clearance-free multi-link hinges for spoiler kinematics and soft-top and hinge systems. Frequently only roughly punched holes with a limited amount of fine cuts in the guides combined with cold extrusion rivets require costly bearing recalibration. With its plain bearings made of tribologically optimised plastics, such as the new electrically conductive iglidur F300 material, igus offers a technically better solution that costs less. In the e-coating process, the bearing recalibrates itself and also prevents corrosion.

From idea to integration: broad partner network supports customers with their Low Cost Automation

igus is working with manufacturers and integrators to further expand its service and range for cost-effective automation.