Tuesday 3 December 2013

Igus launches 14 new knife edge roll variants from igus

Whether filling technology or food stuff production – wherever smooth running and freedom from lubricants is desired, knife edge rollers from the tribo polymer specialist igus help to transfer the transported goods carefully onto the following conveyors. Knife edge rollers made of high performance plastics are now available in 14 new dimensions.

Under the motto “motion plastics”, igus GmbH offers a wide portfolio of plastic products and solutions that drive, control and move. For applications in the field of conveyor technology, the company from Cologne has now extended its range of knife edge rollers with 14 new variants in different lengths and diameters. Various tested materials allow a wide range of applications. The standard is iglidur P210 that isn’t only extremely resistant to wear, but is also characterised by low humidity consumption. This offer is complemented in compliance with the FDA all-round materials iglidur A180 for applications with low to medium loads in direct contact with foodstuff and humidity and the material iglidur A350 for medium to high loads. iglidur A180 can be used for temperatures up to 90° C, iglidur A350 even for temperatures up to 180 °C.

Lower costs, increase lifetime
Independently from the selected material, being lubrication-free and very durable characterise knife edge rollers. Apart from that they allow tight radii for a maximum utilization of space and the precise redirection of conveyor belts. Due to 14 new variants the freedom of planning and realization of entire conveyor systems increases.


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Durable knife edge rollers from igus allow precise and lubrication-free redirection of conveyor belts. (Source: igus GmbH)

For more information please visit: http://www.igus.in/default.asp?PAGE=IGLIDUR&C=IN&L=en

About igus India:

igus® operations in India started in the year 1998 with head quarters in Bangalore. igus offers widest range of products that includes polymer bearings, igubal® spherical bearings, DryLin® linear bearings & guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Igus launches high performance Polymer plain bearings on carbon fibre shafts

With tribo polymers and carbon two future marking materials meet and this combination promises low weight and low wear. The igus GmbH from Cologne has now found the optimal iglidur plain bearing material with iglidur J260 for the use on carbon fibre shafts. Previously 25 iglidur variants were tested on the test bench to prove its durability at linear short-stroke applications.

Over a number of months igus performed and evaluated test runs. Because carbon fibre shafts are relatively new on the market, the material experts from igus GmbH faced an experiment with an open result. Above all it became clear, that materials, which harmonize perfectly with metal shafts, don’t necessarily have to be the first choice for carbon fibre shafts. iglidur J260 was the clear winner on the test bench in view of wear, abrasion and driving force. All in all, the material passed double strokes with a length of 5 millimetres for more than 200 hours. It doesn’t only harmonize perfectly with plastic, but also with carbon fibre shafts and guarantees highest service life for the plain bearing.

Carbon fibre – a material with future
Wherever masses are moved, we are looking for lightweight and at the same time robust materials that save energy with less weight and finally save costs too. Carbon fibre shafts show an extreme bending resistance in spite of being lightweight. The shafts can reach high speed and therefore more efficiency. The industrial need made carbon-manufactured carbon fibre to become a shooting star amongst shaft materials. Also for igus: The company offers carbon fibre shafts suitable for iglidur plain bearings in different diameters up to 30 mm from stock.
iglidur J260 as an ideal supplement
Carbon fibre shaft require high-performance and stressable plain bearings. iglidur J260 is lubrication and maintenance-free and it has proved to be the ideal combination in the tests. It shows excellent wear characteristics and due to low humidity consumption it can be used even in a wet or humid environment. The abrasion remains low with carbon fibre shafts as counter partner. Because of these quality features, iglidur J260 clearly won the internal igus tests for plain bearing materials.

The results clearly indicate the importance of a consequent investment in research of new materials and also, to perform extensive tests not only in standard constellations. Test cycles show, which material reflects the special requirements in an application. So at the end, the research from igus literally cares for a smooth application and durability of the products – very much according to the igus maxim: “plastics for longer life”. 


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Tribo-polymer plain bearings and carbon fibre shafts are no contradiction: After 2,560 test kilometres, iglidur J260 is definitely the best possible plain bearing material for the use on carbon fibre shafts. (Source: igus GmbH)


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Results of the test marathon with iglidur plain bearings on carbon fibre shafts. This shows the low wear rate of iglidur J260.

(Source: igus GmbH)


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In the largest test laboratory of the branch with it’s 1,750 square metres, iglidur J260 convinced with regard to wear, abrasion and driving force (Source: igus GmbH).

For more information please visit: http://www.igus.in/default.asp?PAGE=IGLIDUR&C=IN&L=en

About igus India:

igus® operations in India started in the year 1998 with head quarters in Bangalore. igus offers widest range of products that includes polymer bearings, igubal® spherical bearings, DryLin® linear bearings & guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Monday 2 December 2013

igus ready-made drive cables – selected, ordered and delivered quickly

With the latest tool readycable product finder, ready-made drive cables from the igus India can be easily selected, ordered and requested. In this way it is easy for users to screen an appropriate solution for the particular application – from a range of 2,830 defined drive cables. Above that an order can be placed with just one click, thereby reducing the cycle time.

igus is in-line with the goal to make all products configurable, orderable and rapidly deliverable online. For this purpose the company has developed numerous online tools. The latest online tool comes from the business unit readychain & readycable. igus completes worldwide drive cables under the name of “readycable”. 2,830 defined drive cables with different approvals and conformities are available from stock. To facilitate the selection of the suitable drive cable for users, the company has now developed the readycable product finder. The product finder helps by saving time to select order or request ready-made drive cables online in accordance with 20 standards.

The tool is clearly arranged and easy to use: It is either possible to enter an article number from igus or from a manufacturer, or to select manufacturer names from the pop-up menu. After that, the required cable type can be selected. As a result the system lists all possible drive cables. The overview records the different cable qualities like PUR, PVC or TPE outer jacket, inclusively it’s most important features such as bending radius, environmental conditions, travels as well as it’s conformity with relevant standards such as UL or CSA. The price is also displayed.

In addition to that the readycable product finder records all necessary information for the customer’s application on a separate data sheet. Another click puts the selected article into the shopping basket. The complying drive cable will be delivered in the desired length to the last centimetre. Without any surcharge, or minimum order.

The purpose of each new development by igus has is to provide customers the best product for his application as soon as possible. Also with the latest online tool, igus reduces the complexity of product selection, ensures customer processes and guaranties rapid delivery times.

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With the readycable product finder, ready-made cables can be selected and directly ordered online. (Source: igus GmbH)


About igus India:

igus® operations in India started in the year 1998 with head quarters in Bangalore. igus offers widest range of products that includes polymer bearings, igubal® spherical bearings, DryLin® linear bearings & guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.