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New energy chain for circular movements in small spaces. Innovative “TwisterBand TB30” from igus GmbH, Cologne.

Small, lightweight and lubricant-free system for positioning small loads

Fast delivery of energy chains speeds up manufacturing process

Energy chain expert igus UK has completely redesigned many features of its quiet chain – the fast, quiet, and low-vibration E6 series.

At this year’s IMTS 2012 show for manufacturing technology, igus® presented a new, modular transportation frame to facilitate the installation of its pre-assembled ReadyChain® systems.

At IMTS 2012, igus® launched a new cable management solution called Liftband, a modular chain strip designed for extremely high vertical travel applications in which space is limited.

Cable carrier specialist igus® introduced a new plastic guide profile at this year’s IMTS show in Chicago, IL.

The 20th annual BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Competition has kicked off at hub locations nationwide. This is the eighth year for igus® as a nationwide product sponsor of the event.

Marcotte Mining Machinery Services, a manufacturer of durable, low-maintenance utility vehicles for harsh, underground environments, has scooped the top award for most innovative cable carrier application in a worldwide competition.

igus® will be exhibiting at IMTS 2012, booth 5613 in the East Building, from September 10-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Il.

The 21st annual FIRST® Robotics Championship came to a close on April 28th in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO.

igus® Inc. will be exhibiting at booth 8653 during the forthcoming Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). The show will be located at the Reliant Arena in Houston and run from April 30-May 5, 2012.

igus® has redesigned its System E6 Energy Chain® cable carrier best known for its robust, low-vibration and low-noise operation.

Igus® is running its third vector award competition to reward challenging and innovative applications using cable carrier systems.

Tests show igus Energy Chains significantly reduce drive power

igus offers its Chainflex continuous-flex cables at any length

igus has now developed an innovative, compact cable carrier system that can turn through 3,000 degrees in minimal space. TwisterBand TB30 guides energy, data and media with little wear and is extremely cost effective.

igus announced the results of its worldwide cable carrier competition at this year’s Hanover show. The winners were awarded their prizes during a reception at the igus booth.

Metal chips can cause abrasion and wear in long travel, gliding cable carrier applications. To combat this, igus has developed a horizontal guiding system called “Guidelok”, which is designed to keep the upper and lower cable carrier runs apart.

Cable carrier expert, igus®, has developed a line of continuous-flex, interconnect motor cables harnessed in accordance with leading manufacturers, including Siemens, Indramat, Fanuc, and Allen Bradley.

igus’ Rol-E-Chain cable carriers have a unique design: built-in wheels to facilitate travel over long distances, such as on a crane.