EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers iglide R, an economical, maintenance-free alternative to bronze bearings. Iglide R incurs little to no low wear even at high speeds and also is oil-free and resistant to dirt, dust and UV rays. These qualities make iglide R an ideal choice for agricultural and outdoor applications, specifically commercial […]
New iglide brochure specifically for the medical industry
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The availability of a new iglide bearings brochure, specifically geared towards the medical industry by Igus® Inc. “Iglide and DryLin for Medical and Laboratory Equipment” is igus’ latest informational flyer and includes product data about the company’s plain plastic bearings and linear guide systems, as well as various medical application examples. […]
Maintenance-free linear guide systems withstand the harshest environmental conditions with ease
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – DryLin® T from igus® Inc. is an excellent choice for dirty, dusty or wash down environments. DryLin T is a maintenance-free, adjustable, profile guide rail, which is dimensionally interchangeable with most traditional re-circulating ball guides and completely corrosion-resistant. It is comprised of a hard-anodized-aluminum T-shaped rail, a clear-anodized-aluminum adjustable carriage and […]
Continuous-flex cables now available with over-molded connectors
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain® cable carriers, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, now offers Chainflex cables with over-molded connectors. Chainflex CF.INI increases the variety of options available to Chainflex customers by adding an easy to specify sensor/actuator cord set for process automation applications to igus’ line […]
High-quality fiber optic cables for automated applications
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers Chainflex CFLG, a glass fiber optic data cable. Like igus’ entire line of Chainflex cables, CFLG is specially designed for use in Energy Chain Systems® and for continuous-flex applications. Chainflex CFLG combines the high optical transmission quality of glass with the ability to deliver a superior performance, even […]
New Chainflex continuous-flex cables designed for Allen Bradley systems
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. has developed a line of continuous-flex, drive, interconnect cables especially for Allen Bradley “MP series” industrial automation systems. These new Chainflex drive cables have industry-standard military style circular connectors with TPE-molded back shell for IP 67 rating. As with all Chainflex cables, these interconnects are ideal for continuous-flexing […]
Continuous flex cables deliver longer life and better performance
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc.’s Chainflex® continuous-flex cables are designed for installation in Energy Chain® cable carriers to deliver longer life and better performance for automated machinery. Chainflex cables are ideal for demanding, high-flex applications where a robust energy supply system is critical. Igus first developed Chainflex cables in 1988 with the goal of […]
New lightweight multi-axis cable carrier provides low-cost alternative for robotic applications
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. announced the availability of a new lightweight version of its Triflex® R multi-axis cable carrier. Triflex R is designed for use on automated robots and employs a pioneering ball-and-socket style design. Triflex R Light provides a low-cost alternative for robotic applications that don’t require a completely enclosed cable management […]
Fast, compact energy supply for storage and retrieval systems
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. unveiled its latest Energy Chain System®: micro Speed-E-Chain for storage and retrieval systems. New micro Speed-E-Chain is a space-saving, compact system for rack control devices that operates safely and silently at high speeds. It complements the company’s larger protective guide-trough offering, formerly known as LBT Flizz and now called […]
Energy Chain designed for high-acceleration, high-speed applications
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers System E4/100 Energy Chain® cable carriers, designed for applications with high fill weights, high accelerations and high speeds. Featuring a special side link and stop dog design, System E4/100 carriers reduce noise generation by 50 percent and can be found in various industries ranging from assembly and packaging […]
