Friday 28 February 2014

igus.in: Drylin W - The lubrication-free travel of high loads at low friction

Previously, a lubrication-free and cheap alternative to linear guide systems that run on ball bearings was developed with the “Drylin W” system. As early as the construction stage, the flexible and modular design with its most different accessories allows more freedom of design. New fields of application for the manifold linear guide systems such as in agricultural machines, automobile construction, but also in the field of medicine technology or packing industry, offers now the high-load version in the size 25.

Like all members of the “Drylin W” family, the new version consist of three simple basic elements: a guide rail made of hard-anodised aluminium, the housing bearings made of zinc die casting and the gliding foil made of the tribo-optimized plastic iglidur J200. The W25 double guide rail has a 25mm shaft diameter and 120mm distance between shaft centres. Compared to the other drylin W sizes, these new dimensions give a higher load capacity, up to two tonnes, as well as resisting higher moments. Statically each of the four bearing housings made of zinc die-casting can take up to 480 kg. A gliding foil made of iglidur J200 is responsible for the lubrication-free travel of high loads at low friction values and most minimal wear, especially developed for the use with hard-anodised aluminium as friction partner.

All four sizes of the “Drylin W” system are easy to mount because the double rail makes the costly alignment of two parallel shafts or guides unnecessary. The rails are available up to a length of four meters. For longer travels, the rails can be easily placed in sequence. The factory-made attached bevel allows gliding of the glide elements from one rail to the other. The system is available from stock.

For more details visit: Needle Bearing(Drylin) Section
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igus now introduces the fourth size in the “Drylin W” linear guide family: the size 25 (below). With a load of up to 2 tonnes possible, it can easily move the load of a properly equipped middle class estate car linearly - maintenance-free and without lubrication.

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Also the new size has been designed according to the successful principle of the “Drylin W” system: double guide rail made of hard-anodised aluminium. Its counterpart is the guide slide that consists of four zinc die casting bearings, equipped with a sliding foil made of the tribo-optimized plastic iglidur J200.

About igus:
igus is a globally leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plainbearings. The Cologne-based family business has offices in 33 countries and employs around 2,200 people around the world. In 2012, igus generated a turnover of 399 million euros. igus operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and solutions tailored to their needs. igus India is the wholly owned subsidiary of igus and is operational in India since 2001. Over the last decade it has grown and has been an active and integral part of Indian Industry offering wide range of solutions through its wide network of Support offices across India and team of dedicated and well trained Engineers. The success of igus India is a direct reflection of igus Global philosophy of the "Cheapest Solution that Works is the Best Solution"

CFRIP - Open The Chainflex Jacket Quickly With the “Zipper”

The tearproof igus thread, introduced under the name of CFRIP for fast stripping of chainflex cables, is now integrated into 230 chainflex cable types. The CFRIP stripping aid has been added to all control cable series with PVC jackets and in motor cable families. Via the unique CFRIP principle, chainflex cables can be stripped quickly and safely in large lengths without damaging cores.

The CFRIP stripping cord, developed by igus, is simple and effective: Like a zipper it opens by simply pulling on the CFRIP tearing thread within the jacket to the desired length. Afterwards the appropriate cores can be taken out of the jacket with ease. With it, installers save up to 50 percent of the usual required time for stripping. Apart from that, specific stripping tools are no longer required. The clever design of the tearing thread that is integrated into the cable prevents damaging of the stranded element when the chainflex cable needs to be stripped.

Strip 230 chainflex cables simply and safely.
Along with PVC control cables chainflex CF5, tearing thread in the outer jacket and the shielded version chainflex CF6, tearing thread in the inner jacket – now the control cable families CF5, CF6, CF130 and CF140 as well as the complete multi-core motor cable families are equipped with the CFRIP thread. 230 chainflex cable types with integrated CFRIP tool are currently available. More cable series with integrated CFRIP are in development.


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Thanks to CFRIP installers can save up to 50 percent of required time for stripping cables. (Source: igus)

A short video clip at http://www.igus.in/wpck/8487/cfrip clearly demonstrates the CFRIP functional principle.

For more details visit our website www.igus.in

About igus:

igus is a globally leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plainbearings. The Cologne-based family business has offices in 33 countries and employs around 2,200 people around the world. In 2012, igus generated a turnover of 399 million euros. igus operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and solutions tailored to their needs. igus India is the wholly owned subsidiary of igus and is operational in India since 2001. Over the last decade it has grown and has been an active and integral part of Indian Industry offering wide range of solutions through its wide network of Support offices across India and team of dedicated and well trained Engineers. The success of igus India is a direct reflection of igus Global philosophy of the "Cheapest Solution that Works is the Best Solution"

Tuesday 11 February 2014

Energy chain expert igus celebrates 30th anniversary of its dry-tech® product group “iglidur®”

30th January 2014- igus, the world’s leading manufacturer and pioneers of plastic motion technology under the renowned brands the-chain Energy Chains Systems® and dry-tech® bearings, announced the 30th anniversary of its dry-tech product group "iglidur" today at a press conference in the city. Mr. Antony P Kurian, COO igus® India & Mr. Patrick Carl, International Head of iglidur Product Group, were present to grace this occasion.  On this momentous day, igus also announced the commemorative world tour of a retrofitted micro car. This micro car, fitted with iglidur components puts the resilience, reliability & potential of its innovative plastic technology to test, as it embarks on a round-the-world-trip.

igus, has been dedicated to the cause of research in “tribopolymers” (friction and wear optimized plastics) for decades to provide its consumers with improved solutions. On the 30th year of its journey, igus embarked on this ambitious practical test to demonstrate the capabilities of the extensively tested and amply proven innovative plastics technology. A team from Cologne University of Applied Sciences under the leadership of Johannes ThomĂ© and the igus bearing developer Michael Krug took up the project 'plastinationof the micro car. The aim was to replace everything possible with igus plastics, viz, brake pedal, windscreen wipers, window lift mechanism, shift unit, seat console, handbrake, alternator,  throttle valve and the convertible roof. Attention was even paid to ensure visual likeness as well.

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This retrofitted car will begin its journey from 'Incredible India' and go on to a strenuous round-the-world trip along tarmac, gravel and mud tracks and roads across four continents. Its inaugural exhibition will be held at the Auto Expotrade fair at New Delhi, India post which it will travel to China, Japan, South Korea & Taiwan.  The igus car will then make a trip to America followed by Canada. In the next part of the journey the micro car will travel to Brazil, before making its way back to Europe.

The tour can be followed at http://igusindia.blogspot.in/ .  Reports, videos and photos on the blog will provide exciting insights into the ‘iglidur on tour’ journey.

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On this occasion, Mr. Antony P Kurian, COO igus® India, says, "We, at igus, have put together 30 years of expertise in the field of 'motion plastics' to send the igus car on a World tour. igus bearings have been fitted at 56 points to demonstrate the capabilities of igus tribopolymers  & demonstrate a superior technology that reduces cost & improves performance drastically. Before it embarks on its round-the-world-trip the retrofitted car will be displayed at the 'Auto Expo' trade fair at New Delhi, to provide visitors and technocrats with a first-hand experience."

Echoing the sentiments of Mr.Frank Blase, CEO, Igus, Mr. Patrick Carl, International Head of Iglidur Product Group, commented, "We take great care that the components manufactured are always precisely tailored to the needs of the customers’. This is one of the reason why, we have a  broad range of custom-made solutions, in addition to our standard products."
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About igus:

igus is a globally leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plainbearings. The Cologne-based family business has offices in 33 countries and employs around 2,200 people around the world. In 2012, igus generated a turnover of 399 million euros. igus operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and solutions tailored to their needs. igus India is the wholly owned subsidiary of igus and is operational in India since 2001. Over the last decade it has grown and has been an active and integral part of Indian Industry offering wide range of solutions through its wide network of Support offices across India and team of dedicated and well trained Engineers. The success of igus India is a direct reflection of igus Global philosophy of the "Cheapest Solution that Works is the Best Solution"