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System E2

New polymer enables cable carriers to beat the heat

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. unveiled its new and improved high-temperature, chip-repellant version of its System E2 and System E4 Energy Tubes. The fully enclosed Energy Tube is constructed with igumid HT, a pioneering polymer material that is unaffected by hot chips reaching temperatures of 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit and higher. New igumid HT takes […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: Cable Carriers, high temperature resistant, igus, System E2, System E4

A proven versatile choice for micro to medium applications

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the industry-leading developer of Energy Chain Systems®, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, offers micro-, mini- and medium-sized Energy Chain® cable carriers for a wide range of applications. System E2, a family of Energy Chains including System E2 micro, System E2 mini and System E2 medium, is maintenance-free, […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: Cable Carriers, energy chains, igus, System E2

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