Wednesday 27 January 2016

The new R2.40 plastic energy tube from igus which is Compact and chip-repellent design

Chip-resistant energy chains, so-called energy tubes, offer cables protection from external influences in dirty environments or inside processing areas. Constructed on the basis of the cost-effective E2-principle (two parts per chain link) made of tribologically optimised plastics from igus, the chip-proof energy tubes of the R2 series also offer, in addition to the advantages of lubricant and maintenance free operation, protection from external dirt accumulation and flying chips. At the Motek igus will present the energy tube in a new size with 40 millimetres inner height to a specialist audience. This can be opened both along the outer radius (R2.40) and in the inner radius (R2i.40), allowing users to choose an option that is the easiest for them when filling the cables and hoses. The lids can be snapped open in either direction and need not be completely removed for filling the tube.

Gentle design for cables and easy on the ear
The contours of the lid of the R2.40 energy tube are smooth and their curvature and tight manufacturing tolerances guarantee that chips do not accumulate between the stop dogs. Smooth inner contours of the energy tube and rounded latching separators made of the same material also protect the cables. The integrated grid design also ensures a firm hold of the interior separation, even in side-mounted applications. With an integrated brake on the individual chain links, the chain runs audibly quieter. Less vibrations means more precise work on the workpiece. With the double stop dogs, the energy tube can absorb high fill weights and can even master long unsupported lengths. The universal mounting brackets of the R2.40 moreover ensure chip protection and also provide comprehensive options for internal strain relief.
The new R2.40 plastic energy tube from igus which is Compact and chip-repellent design

The energy tube R2.40 (left) protects moving cables from chips, dust and dirt even in small installation spaces. Like the larger R2.75 (right), it is very easy to open and saves a lot of installation time. (Source: igus GmbH)

Know more about Cable Duct, Track and Applications with E-Chain® at http://www.igus.in/wpck/default.aspx?PageNr=1762&CL=IN-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, Cable Connectors  etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Monday 25 January 2016

Novel energy supply systems sought: fifth vector award started

Energy chain systems possible areas of use are now vast in scope. They withstand saltwater on ships and oil rigs, prevent the ingress of persistent dust and dirt in materials handling systems or, certified to ISO Class 1, are used in clinically sterile cleanrooms. In order to find the most innovative and novel system in the world, the motion plastics specialist, igus, invites submissions for the vector award every two years. The starting signal was given at this year's Motek exhibition. Users can submit their entries online and present their constructions to the jury with short texts, photos and videos. The winners stand to receive prizes of up to 5,000 euros; the official prize-award ceremony will take place at the Hannover Messe in April 2016.

Every two years, inventive and creative applications for energy supply solutions are honoured with the "vector award", which was initiated by igus. This year is no exception and the official phase for the submission of entries for the prize-award ceremony in 2016 begins at Motek. A jury of experts with representatives from science and technical associations as well as from the specialist press will judge the applications and choose the winners from among the participants. "Even for us, it is sometimes still surprising and exciting to see where and how customers use our e-chainsystems", explained Harald Nehring, responsible for e-chainsystems at igus GmbH. "We therefore want to use this competition to honour new ways of using our products and the innovation of design engineers."

The vector award comes with prizes of up to 5,000 euros. Anyone who has novel or challenging applications with energy chains is invited to take part in the competition, irrespective of what branch of industry they come from. The deadline for entries is 26 February 2016. More information on the conditions of participation is available at www.vector-award.eu. This website also contains an overview of the 195 participants from 28 different countries who took part in the last vector award in 2014 as well as a list of other competitors and winners of the last competition. Here, the variety of submissions from previous years is shown.

Know more about Bearings, Bushings, Anti Friction Bearings at http://www.igus.in/default.asp?PAGE=IGLIDUR&C=IN&L=en

Novel energy supply systems sought: fifth vector award started
"The vector award promotes new ways of using energy chain systems and honours the courage of the design engineers as well." (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, Journal Bearings etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Wednesday 6 January 2016

Small effort, big result! Igus launches Roll energy chain systems up to 100 metres easily by hand

Small effort, big result! Igus launches Roll energy chain systems up to 100 metres easily by hand
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With the readychain rolling rack, one person can unreel a ready assembled energy chain system with lengths up to 100 metres. (Source: igus GmbH)

With the new readychain rolling rack the motion plastics specialist igus shows how even heavy, harnessed e-chainsystems can be unreeled by just one person allowing  assembly time and costs to be significantly reduced. The complete solution can be used for energy chain systems up to 100 metres in length, for example for gantry cranes.

igus offers reliable, tested energy chains and cables for use in chains as well ready assembled systemsknown as readychains. Especially for long travels, such systems not only saves time in assembly, but primarily offer predictable reliability as well. Customers can rest assured that they are getting a preassembled complete system in which all components are matched to one another for the movement. The new rolling rack now makes the transport and installation of these readychains even easier. The ready assembled chain is rolled up on a drum, which is then mounted on a steel rack. The rolling rack can be easily transported by a forklift to the desired location, and can be unreeled there by just one person. Moreover, transport rollers are available, which make the positioning of the e-chain on the application yet easier. The rolling rack is reusable and as a system is individually adaptable to chain type and reel size.

igus expands its transport system series
With the readychain rolling rack, igus expands its range of clever transport solutions even further. This transport frame readychain rack ensures a safe and quick assembly of the energy chain systems on the machine. If modifications to the machine become necessary, such as attachment of subsequent components, these can be performed at any time due to the modular design of the rack. In this way, the process costs in the prototype phase can be reduced by up to 80 percent, and up to 50 percent over the entire assembly process. Where the application has space constraints, the use of readychain rack light offers an edge length of just 40 millimetres. The light transport rack is so slim that the energy supply system can be used in even small applications, precisely fitting to the machine. The readychain rack is also available as an intelligent readychain rack with rotating traversing units and can be electrically or mechanically positioned on the machine interface.

You can see how easily the readychain rolling rack works here:


Small effort, big result! Igus launches Roll energy chain systems up to 100 metres easily by hand
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igus provides transport systems for readychains, which simplify installation and reduce costs: readychain rack, intelligent rack, readychain rack light, rolling rack (left to right) (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, cable carrier etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Tuesday 5 January 2016

Twice the service life, same price: igus presents new plastic ball bearings

With the xiros S180 ball bearings, the Cologne-based motion plastics specialist is launching a new series of polymer ball bearings on the market and will present them at the 2015 Motek. The universal bearings have a very low wear, are FDA compliant, have twice the service life compared to the all-rounder xiros B180, and are available at the same price.

xiros plastic ball bearings from igus offer a versatile alternative to metallic solutions. Due to the lubricant-free operation and low weight of the bearing, they are ideal for demanding applications in which these criteria are crucial. As an autumn release in 2015, igus presents the new black material xirodur S180 and offers three installation sizes of the new xiros S180 series. "The ball bearings are available in the dimensions according to DIN 625 for single row deep groove ball bearings 608 with eight millimetre inner diameter, 6000 with ten millimetre inner diameter and 6003 with 17 millimetre inner diameter," explains Marcus Semsroth, head of the xiros polymer ball bearings division. Other sizes are already being planned. The ball bearings consisting of inner race, outer race and the cage that holds the balls made of stainless steel 1.4401, are completely made of the new material, which is manufactured in state-of-the-art injection moulding process. They are also FDA compliant and can therefore be used in all applications involving unpackaged foodstuffs.

Better features, same price
The new material xirodur S180 has properties similar to the known white all-rounder material xirodur B180. "We can offer the new black material xirodur S180 to our customers at the same price as xirodur B180, although it has an even longer service life," promises Marcus Semsroth. Like all other xirodur materials made of friction-optimised high-performance plastics, these cost-effective xirodur B180 and S180 xirodur series are distinguished by their freedom from maintenance and corrosion, high chemical resistance and the low price. The new xiros ball bearings of the xiros S180 series, like the other series, are available from stock at igus and delivered from 24 hours.

Twice the service life, same price: igus presents new plastic ball bearings
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Twice the service life at the same price is promised by the new lubricant-free all-rounder xiros S180 series.  (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, cable carrier etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.