Igus launches tribo filaments minimum 50 times better wear resistance than conventional 3D print filaments

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igus tests the abrasion resistance of 3D print filament iglidur J260 in comparison with ABS and injection-molded parts in their test laboratory.
(Source: igus GmbH)

With high-performance plastics and additive manufacturing, two modern technologies which combined promise maximum freedom in construction and high abrasion resistance meet. In the igus test laboratory, tribological filaments of iglidur material J260 went up against conventional 3D print filaments (ABS) and injection-molded parts of the same igus material. Intensive linear and rotating test runs were carried out and evaluated in the in-house test laboratory on hardened, ground shafts of both steel and stainless steel over a period of several months. Because additive manufacturing with lubricant- and maintenance-free high-performance plastics is still a comparatively young field, the material experts at igus GmbH encountered an open-ended experiment.

Tribo-filament comes out ahead of ABS material

The result was surprising. It was clear that in both the linear and rotating tests, the abrasion resistance of bearings printed with tribological filament were comparable to the classical injection-molded components, even on both shafts. Thus where abrasion resistance is concerned, the printed components are almost on a par with the injection-molded components. Once again, the tests also clearly demonstrated that in comparison with conventional 3D print materials, the coefficients of friction for tribological filament are especially low. Thus in experiments pitting ABS against tribological filament, the rotating test on the stainless steel shaft even resulted in complete failure of the ABS part, while friction loss for tribological filament was still low. With these actual tests, the testers could demonstrate yet again how motion plastics play out their strengths in movement, even in 3D print. This is why it is possible for printed parts such as bearings or worm gears to be directly installed and used across industries.

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Result of the test marathon: Here, the low abrasion rate of the tribological filament iglidur J260 comes out ahead in linear and rotational movement. (Source: igus GmbH)

Now 3D print your parts with igus

For igus, additive manufacturing is one more step to give the design engineer the greatest possible freedom in construction with lubricant- and maintenance-free plastics. The motion plastics specialist igus already introduced the world's first tribological filament for 3D printers last year, and has now expanded the series to a total of four materials. Since the Hannover Messe, igus has also offered a 3D print service. Customers can turn to igus with their 3D data and have their parts printed quickly and without complications. Delivery times for printed parts depend primarily on the complexity of the components; still, here too the goal is delivery within 24 hours.

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With a selection of four tribological filaments and the 3D print service, igus offers customers the possibility to print maintenance and lubrication free special parts and small 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, flexible conduit etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Igus launches new energy supply system helps safe retraction without loops

The motion plastics specialist igus has developed a lightweight and cost-effective concept for the automatic retraction of energy chains allowing further advances in robotics. Besides carrying energy, data and media cables, industrial robots nowadays also frequently carry supply hosesfor rivets or screws. The new triflex RSE system prevents looping of the energy chain, allowing these materials to be safely supplied to the end of the robot arm.

The triflex R series has been designed by igus specifically for highly dynamic industrial robotic applications and as a multi-axis energy chain it can move in all directions in space. The universal triflex chains made from high-performance plastics work in even the most demanding industrial environments, are easy to install and can quickly be filled with cables from the outside. They also have high tensile and torsion strength. "However, since nowadays it is not only just electrical and pneumatic cables that are conducted on the robot, but also often supply hoses for bolts, rivets or screws, tight bends or hanging loops can sometimes cause problems," says Jörg Ottersbach, industry manager for robotics at igus. "Any reduction in the minimum allowable bend radius of the supply hoses can lead to a fault, reducing the efficiency of the process. - In the worst case a rivet or a screw gets stuck in the supply hose, which then leads to a plant standstill." With its linear retraction of the e-chain, the triflex RSE retraction system offers an efficient and cost-effective solution that requires no curve, spring rods or deflecting rollers.

Sleek design with direct control on the robot

The extremely light system is based on the proven lubrication and maintenance free drylin linear guide from igus, where a moving carriage transports the chain on a retraction distance of up to 600 millimetres. Elastic cords pull back the extended chain automatically. Thus the looping of the energy chain is prevented. In this way the service life can be significantly increased.

The self-guiding retraction system is designed for the enclosed or snap open triflex chain versions TRC, TRE and TRCF in sizes from 60 to 125 millimetres in diameter. They are retained by means of a mounting bracket and a glide-through bracket on the system, which in turn can be easily fitted to a variety of robot types. Since the triflex RSE directly guides and controls the e-chain on the robot and no other deflections are needed, the required length of the cable and chain is reduced. For this reason triflex RSE is not only space-saving and light, but is also a cost-effective solution.

Read more about energy chains at: http://www.igus.com/energychains?C=US

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The lightweight and affordable triflex RSE retraction system is based on a lubrication and maintenance free drylin linear guide from igus. A moving carriage transports the chain, elastic cords keep it under tension and retract it automatically. (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 track  etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Igus Introduces Lead Screw Nuts in Five Different High-Performance Plastics Available from Stock

Five different materials for drive nuts to enable the right product for any application. This includes nuts for trapezoidal and high helix thread, in cylindrical design or with various flange options. The matching lead screws that users can combine to the desired length is also offered by igus in steel, stainless steel or aluminium. Thus adjustments of all kinds can be easily made. Of most interest to the machine tool industry are the materials iglidur W300 and iglidur J350 and the low cost material iglidur R.

Different needs require different materials

The endurance runner iglidur W300 is characterised by its high load capacity and high wear resistance. It retains its features even in abrasive environments and is therefore suitable for use in the interior of machine tools. iglidur J350 is recommended for the industry because of its temperature resistance up to 150 degrees Celsius. In combination with lead screws made of steel, the material also achieves low friction and guarantees a long service life.

'Safe use with simultaneous cost optimisation. The material iglidur R low-cost option of the drylin screw drive combines together durability, freedom from lubrication and an attractive price.

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The full range of drylin drive nuts covers five different materials in different dimensions. (Source: igus GmbH)

Like all plastics from igus, drylin screw drives have integrated solid lubricants, thus enabling a lifelong operation without external lubrication. Lead screw and nut thus remain dry during operation, whereby no dirt can stick on them. Thus, the drylin screw drives are very well suited for use in machine tools. Using the online configurator of the drylin threaded nuts, users can find the right product:

www.igus.in/screwdrives-productfinder

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, Polymer plain bushings etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Igus launches 130% stronger offshore energy chains with new separators

The holding forces of the separators are now 130 per cent greater than those of the usual locking separators of the E4.1 series. The motion plastics specialist has thus supplemented its extensive product range of safe, low-maintenance and energy-efficient systems in the offshore area, enabling customers to improve the technical performance of their systems and considerably reduce their costs.

In order to move several cables and hoses safely in an energy chain, separators within the individual chain links help to keep the cables and hoses securely in position. In applications where heavy or stiff cables are used, as is frequently the case in offshore applications or on vessels, considerable force is exerted on the separators. "We developed the new locking and clamping separators to provide more safety in this context", explained Harald Nehring,

responsible for e-chainsystems at igus. "They can be positioned precisely and fastened to the chain link and cannot be removed without the chain link or separator being destroyed." This also ensures a high degree of loss prevention.

Highly Abrasion-resistant plastic for less weight and more safety.

Injection moulding is used to make the new locking and clamping separators, which are made of the same highly abrasion-resistant plastic that the rest of the energy chain links consist of. "The solutions made of our high-performance plastic are much lighter and  easier on the cables than systems with steel chains", said Harald Nehring. "For improved stability, the two available sizes of the new locking and clamping separators are 63 per cent and 78 per cent respectively heavier than the standard locking separators. However, in relation to the total savings of several metric tonnes compared to steel chain systems, this is hardly significant." Due to their robust and corrosion-free, the energy chains from igus are very suitable for use in applications involving high humidity or in contact with oil and grease. In the maritime area, for example, from ships to oil rigs and offshore wind-power stations,  igus has been offering safe and reliable customised solutions for more than 20 years, whereby users can achieve weight savings of up to 50 per cent compared to steel chains. At the same time, the users are supported by an experienced partner who supplies complete solutions from a single source and who is there to help them in their work all the way from planning to implementation.

For more details please visit: http://www.igus.in/energychains?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, Twisted Pair Cables etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

igus introduces 40 percent lighter cables for e-chains

The new chainflex motor cables CF430.D and CF440 (unshielded and shielded) from igus save significant system weight for long travel applications using energy chains. In this way, the use of smaller e-chains can reduce cost and enhance both the energy efficiency and the service life of energy chain systems. As for all chainflex cables, igus offers a unique 36-month warranty for its durability.

Whether in plant construction, mechanical engineering, cranes, ships or conveyor technology, the travel distances in dynamic applications are becoming increasingly longer whilst speeds and number of movements are rising. This leads to ever increasing stress on cables that are constantly in motion. The motion plastics specialist igus has developed extremely lightweight single core motor cables for energy chains for long travels, the chainflex types CF430.D and CF440. By the use of a special stranded conductor, the cables are up to 40 percent lighter than standard copper cables. Depending on the cable length and cross-section, the savings potential of the new motor cables can be up to several tonnes, offering a considerable saving on required drive force.

Material combination gives numerous advantages

"This weight reduction is possible by the use of a stranded conductor made of the special material CCA," explains Rainer Rössel, head of the chainflex cables division at igus. "Here, the cable core is made of lightweight aluminium coated with copper, known as copper-clad aluminium or CCA." The combination of these two metals has a number of advantages. Compared to solid copper cables, the CCA cable benefits from the lower density and thus the lower weight of aluminium. When compared to a pure aluminium conductor this one offers the big advantage that the cross-contacting is ensured by the copper coating. Furthermore, the copper layer also contributes enormously to the durability of the entire conductor with a stranding structure optimised for the constant bending in the energy chain.

Developed for use in e-chains

igus has created a special stranding method for its CCA lightweights, and the insulation jacket material has been further enhanced for use in energy chains. igus has already demonstrated the long service life in operation in their own test lab. The chainflex CF430.D and CF440 types have already completed more than 17 million strokes without failure in continuous movement. And the marathon test continues to run. The outer jacket is made of a high-quality mix of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) makes them extremely resistant to abrasion and bending, making them ideal for extremely high loads even at low temperatures and for outdoor use. These cables, designed for very long travel lengths outdoors, can be ordered as shielded or unshielded options. The cables are also resistant to UV and ozone.

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, flexible cable, cable track etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

New igus plastic guide trough which keeps energy chains safely and easily on track

The motion plastics specialist igus has launched a new modular guide trough system, which is entirely made of tribo-optimised plastic: guidelite plus. The system is very light, easy to install, cost effective and is also suitable for use in harsh environments.

Guide troughs, usually made from aluminium or steel, ensure correct operation and a long service life for energy chains in gliding applications with long travels. The new guidelite plus from igus is a guide trough that is made entirely of plastic and is easy to assemble. Individual elements made of abrasion-resistant high-performance plastic can be connected together very quickly and without tools by hand due to a locking mechanism specially designed for this system. The low weight of the plastic parts helps with installation, but is also advantageous where lightweight solutions are needed. A special expansion joint, which is provided in every second link of the trough elements, guarantees flexibility and adaptability especially in case of large temperature variations. Thus, the product can also be used without restrictions in outdoor applications.

Plastic for harsh application areas

The plastic guidelite plus guide trough is also suitable for applications where metallic alternatives are very expensive or cannot be used due to aggressive chemicals or risk of corrosion. For these applications, the guidelite plus can be manufactured from a special plastic that is more resistant to chemicals. Thereby new applications are possible in the galvanising sector or fertilizer production, where expensive stainless steel solutions were previously required. But even in other dynamic uses, in which long travels have to operate reliably without failure or maintenance at a low speed of up to 1 m/s, the guidelite plus is an alternative that saves time and cost. In purchasing alone, double digit percentage savings are possible compared to aluminium or stainless steel troughs.

The plastic guide trough is available for energy chains with outer heights of 35, 50 and 64 millimetres. The use of guidelite plus is economical in both new installations and retrofitting of existing plants. Much cheaper than a comparable stainless steel or aluminium trough, the user saves twice, in the purchase as well as the fast assembly.

This video illustrates the structure and nature of the guidelite plus from igus: https://youtu.be/P_JCObtDTxc

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, flexible cable, cable track etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

igus launches new cable reel options without slip ring

The motion plastics specialist has added two new versions of the cable reel for energy chains to its range with maximum extension lengths from 2 to 25 metres. From stage to marine applications – the e-spool mini and e-spool power can be routed in all directions in varied application areas. Energy, media or fibre optic data cables can be guided together in one system, with continuous end-to-end connection as the space-saving e-spool from igus does not require a slip ring.

In place of the classic cable reel, igus offers the e-spool which carries energy, data and media, all guided together. The rotary motion required to roll and unroll the energy chain is allowed by the twisterband from igus. By using this, no slip rings are required.

For short extension lengths:  e-spool mini

An innovation this year is the e-spool mini for extremely small installation spaces and a maximum extension length of up to 2 metres. An extension and retraction speed of 1 m/s is possible for this very light version, which has an aluminium structure. The chainflex cables from igus, specially developed for use in energy chains, offer the perfect transmission of data, media and energy and ensure a long service life.

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Restricted installation space can be optimally utilised with the lightweight e-spool mini and a maximum extension length of two metres. (Source: igus GmbH)

e-spool power defies extreme conditions

The e-spool portfolio is also extended in the other direction too. The e-spool power was developed for extension lengths up to 25 metres. Project planning is currently underwayn for customers needing even larger versions and extension lengths up to 50 metres are possible. In contrast to the other e-spool options that use a return spring, a motor is used here, which allows a much longer service life. The e-spool power is supplied by igus along with motor and control unit, and is suitable for outdoor use below 0°C. The rugged plastic components are also corrosion free and withstandeven the harshest conditions at sea. igus has 362 different cables with the DNV-GL offshore approval required for such applications, which makes it easier for you to get the ideal chainflex cables for your application.

For more information please visit: http://www.igus.in/wpck/13316/N15_01_03_mini_e_spool?C=IN&L=en

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The e-spool power with drive and automatic control can be extended vertically up to 25 metres and more. (Source: igus GmbH)

About igus Indiaigus® 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 track etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Igus launches new iglidur X: A plain bearing material withstands temperatures from -100 to + 250°C

The motion plastics specialist igus have been offering a material for the extremes for many years - iglidur X. Pressure, heat, cold, moisture or acids – is no big deal for iglidur X. As part of the igus standard range campaign that covers 113 dimensions, more are being added to the existing 312 catalogue dimensions. All standard sizes of the plain bearing material are thus available from igus within 24 hours.

iglidur X is the perfect material for applications that can be really hot, cold or harsh. iglidur has been designed by igus for extremely difficult environments. These include extreme operating temperatures from -100 to +250°C, even in continuous operation and with aggressive chemicals.

iglidur X provides a significantly longer life in practice

The chemical resistance of iglidur X makes it ideal for use in, inter alia, fuel pumps. Traditionally other plain bearings such as PTFE-coated bearings have at times contaminated the fuel and damaged the shafts. Now the iglidur X bearing ensures a longer service life of the pump. One of the most extraordinary areas of application of iglidur X was in the "Porton Man", a robot used for testing protective clothing in the British defence industry. This was among the submissions for the 2015 manus competition for exciting bearings applications. The rugged iglidur X bearings that withstand the stress of chemical, biological or radioactive materials are applied in all joints of the robot being used for testing the protective clothing.

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Pressure, heat, cold, moisture or acids - nothing makes iglidur X give way. (Source: igus GmbH)

For more details please visit: http://www.igus.in/iPro/iPro_02_0005_0000_GBen.htm?c=IN&l=en

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Plain bearings made of iglidur X appear immune to the most powerful stresses. The iglidur X bearings are used in all the joints of the "Porton Man". (Source: igus GmbH). See Video - https://youtu.be/RwKOTmEao2w

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 track etc. which enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

3,200 assembled cables: configurable online and supplied from stock by igus

igus has expanded its range of assembled drive cables to a total of 3,200 types. With the addition of Mitsubishi and Parker, two new manufacturer standards have now been added to the 22 standards in the "readycable" range of assembled cables. igus supplies these to its customers from a single source, which can significantly reduce their process and assembly costs.

igus, the manufacturer of cables for motion, has once again expanded its range of assembled cables for use in energy chains; new items in the range include connectors for the production of assembled cables for Mitsubishi and Parker standards. "In order to offer design engineers even more freedom, our range now includes 3,200 different drive cables, which we fully assemble and deliver to our customers in a short time," explains Christian Stremlau, head of readychain and readycable division at igus. "Our assembled cables are specifically designed for use in energy chains, so that users can select from seven different quality levels according to their requirements -." The various drive cables have different approvals and certifications and are assembled with connectors according to the 22 different manufacturer standards.

"The fully assembled cables are supplied by igus with centimetre accuracy to the desired length, and without any surcharge for small quantities," says Stremlau. "We guarantee a lifetime of 36 months for all our cables." This igus guarantee of reliability is based on extensive tests in the largest testing laboratory in the industry, where the cables are subjected to realistic tests for their suitability for use in energy chains.

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With the inclusion of Mitsubishi and Parker, two new branded connectors have been added to the range of assembled "readycable" cables from igus, which now comprises 22 standards. (Source: igus GmbH) 

The lowest priced solution at the touch of a button

To make the selection of the appropriate cables even easier, all 3,200 different drive cables are listed in the readycable product finder. Here users can easily select the appropriate cable with connector without registering. Then they can learn the delivery time and the price, even accounting for the daily copper surcharge rate. The comparable cables are also juxtaposed compared to identify the savings potentials versus differences of the cables quickly and easily. Next, the correct cable can be directly ordered online. The readycable product finder can be found at http://www.igus.in/wpck/9942/RC_readycablefinder

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 tray, DryLin®, flexible conduit & guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

More Details Contact:

Harish Booshan

Product Manager

E-ChainSystems® & ReadyChains®

igus (India) Private Limited

36/1, Sy. No. 17/3

Euro School Road,

Dodda Nekkundi Industrial Area - 2nd Stage

Mahadevapura Post

Bangalore - 560048

Phone : +91-80-49127809

Igus presents new material iglidur L500 is suitable for, inter alia, fans and electric motors

The Cologne-based igus GmbH has developed its range of plastics for continuously moving applications and is now presenting the iglidur material L500, a specialist for extremely high speeds. The iglidur L500 is a product of decades of research conducted by igus on lubricant and maintenance-free plastics and is of interest wherever continuously high speeds prevail, including electric motors and fans.

With iglidur L500, the motion plastics expert igus has developed a new plain bearing material, which is ideally suited to continuous operation at high speeds and with low loads. It combines extraordinary properties in running and wear-resistance. Continuous rotational speeds of 5 m/s are possible. And it performs even under extreme environmental conditions, such as temperatures ranging from -100°C up to +250°C and media contact. The iglidur L500 is characterised by, among other things, its low moisture absorption and thermal expansion.

The dry-running, wear-resistant alternative to sintered bearings

A solution for applications with high speeds and low loads are often achieved through sintered bearings. For this reason they are often used in electric motors. Due to their structure, sintered bearings are more vulnerable to shocks and edge pressure than solid bearings. In addition, the oil impregnation limits the operating temperature range and is unsuitable for an absolutely dry running. Comparison tests with iglidur L500 and sintered bearings showed that the wear rates of sintered bearings were higher in all driven speeds, sometimes even up to more than five times. These positive material properties of the iglidur L500 allow the lubrication-free operation of electric motors, fans or ventilators, where sintered bearings were previously used. The standard range of RoHS-compliant plain bearings is available from stock from July. Moreover, the material is available from now on for the development and production of customer-specific geometries and bearing solutions.

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Plain bearings made of the special material iglidur L500 ensure the quick, low-wear and low-noise continuous operation without lubrication. (Source: igus GmbH). 

For more details please visit: http://www.igus.in/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, cable tray, DryLin®, Cable duct & guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

Igus Presents New Ideas in Energy Supply, the Corrugated Hose 2.0

e-skin can be used in the clean room for short unsupported lengths.

In machinery and equipment construction, as well as in medical and automotive industries, corrugated hoses are an integral part of the energy supply system. At the Hannover Messe, the Cologne-based igus GmbH presents an entirely new idea: the e-skin. This easy-to-open hose can self-supporting contrast to comparable products, and can even be used in the clean room for short unsupported lengths. Existing corrugated hose systems can obtain a more defined movement with the new snap-on e-shell.

Corrugated hoses are used in a variety of applications, especially where the demands on the energy supply system are not particularly high. The advantage is that they are light, versatile and can guide energy, media and data at very low costs. With the e-skin and e-shell, igus shows at the Hannover Messe the development potential hidden in this product and how it makes moving energy even easier.

The e-skin: Compact design for unsupported lengths

The e-skin is a hose consisting of an upper and lower shell, which when clipped together is completely enclosed. Due to the simple and reusable opening mechanism, a trouble-free maintenance and inspection of cables is possible. igus also provides an additional tool with which the hose can be opened and closed quickly. In contrast to the conventional corrugated hose, the e-skin has a defined direction of movement and also can support itself. It can therefore be used for short unsupported lengths as a horizontal energy supply system. With its oval design the modular, expandable tube also offers more space than round corrugated hoses. Cables can be guided carefully using interior separation modules. Likewise, the e-skin can be tailored individually for each application by selecting different materials. The injection moulding process also allows for different colours, different even for the lower or upper part – and even for small quantities.

By virtue of the construction method and the high flexibility, the e-skin can be used in a variety of industries - from machine tools and medical technology through to sophisticated electronics manufacturing. Here, high speeds and accelerations are possible as they are required, for example, in pick-and-place applications. Because it is abrasion resistant, dust-proof and waterproof, it can also be used in clean room environments.

The e-shell: reinforcing existing system

In addition to the e-skin, igus offers a reinforcement for existing corrugated tube systems: the e-shell. The clip is easily attached to the normal corrugated hose, so that filling can be done at the top side of the joints of the corrugated hose. It is stabilised so that it can only move in one direction. Due to the guide elements on both sides, the corrugated hose has self supporting capability. If this solution is used for several corrugated hoses, they can be reliably guided side by side. Thanks to the defined minimum bending radius, the e-shell safely and reliably.protects the cables in the corrugated hose .

For more information on e-shell please visit: http://www.igus.in/wpck/13079/N15_01_19_Wellschlauch_mit_Stuetze?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, Cable track, 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's Iglidur on Tour Campaign Safely Concludes Its Journey Around the World with 56 Lubrication-Free Bearings

The trip is over and "iglidur on tour" has become history. And in what a manner! The orange convertible travelled for over a year and covered more than 100,000 kilometres in four continents. It crossed dusty deserts and visited megacities, braved cold and wet, negotiated potholes in India as well as icy roads in Norway. The mission of the small car: to demonstrate the resilience of the lubrication-free and maintenance-free plain bearings from the motion plastics specialists, igus. Now the Cologne company is drafting a résumé of the one-year journey.

The 'iglidur on tour' vehicle was equipped with igus components in 56 bearing points: the brake pedal, wipers and window mechanism, in the alternator, the seat console, the handbrake, the convertible roof and the carburettor. In January 2014, the long journey began; the convertible visited customers, exhibitions and igus offices worldwide. The first stop was India, where a total of 5,000 km was covered, and in the meantime visited more than 80 customers. Further stops included China, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, before it was time for the World Cup in Brazil. After driving through Canada and the United States, the tour traversed Europe, going through France, Great Britain, Poland, Spain, and hardly any country was left out. One day the vehicle was in Switzerland, and in Norway soon after.

Caption: Back in Cologne, the rebuilt parts such as the power windows were removed and the bearings checked for wear.

iglidur on tour live at the Hannover Messe

The tour concluded at the 2015 Hannover Messe. The components of the vehicle were exhibited on site, where the team led by Karl Weinmeister narrated the experiences of the tour to the visitors. Prior to this occasion, the plain bearings were removed and tested extensively for wear. The result of the one-off stress test was clear, albeit not entirely unexpected. "None of the 56 bearings installed showed any severe sign of wear," says Gerhard Baus, authorised representative for plain bearing technology at igus. "But we were sure that the plain bearings would withstand the most diverse range of applications and conditions. The reason for it is not only our long experience in the field of motion plastics, but also the test laboratory in which we carry out more than 10,000 tribological tests a year. In doing so, we give the customer a predictable and tested reliability for his application."

Every second bearing goes to the automotive industry

Around the world, the "iglidur on tour" team asked customers why they chose igus for 'motion plastics'. Among the most frequently mentioned reasons for the choice, the self-lubricating properties of the material and the associated freedom from maintenance, or the resistance to moisture and dirt were prominent. The customers from the automotive sector subjected the small car to close scrutiny. Here the low weight of the polymeric material is considered as a decisive advantage. iglidur plain bearings reduce the weight in each bearing point by a factor of 7, if they replace metallic bearings.

Caption: The first stop of the 100,000-kilometre drive was the AutoExpo in New Delhi. Around 5000 kilometres were covered on the Indian subcontinent alone.

The "iglidur on tour" team has now covered over 100,000 kilometres in 14 months. "It was a great adventure for us too, as a team," says Karl Weinmeister. "We have come to know so many different applications and industries in which motion plastics from igus are used, as well as the different countries and cultures." For each kilometre covered, igus GmbH and its regional offices donated one Euro to charitable projects in the respective regions. Even though the official part of the tour is over, you might be seeing the small orange car from Cologne on the streets.

For more information on e-shell please visit:

http://www.igus.in/wpck/13079/N15_01_19_Wellschlauch_mit_Stuetze?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, cable tray, DryLin® linear bearings & guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.

More Details Contact:

Harish Booshan

Product Manager

E-ChainSystems® & ReadyChains®

igus (India) Private Limited

36/1, Sy. No. 17/3

Euro School Road,

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igus sets new standards with fibre optic and CAT7 Ethernet cables

A quick and safe energy and data transmission is particularly important here. At the Hannover Messe, igus presents its particularly versatile and forward looking cable solutions for use in the smart factory. Along with the promise: "3 years' guarantee from the first metre".

For the factory of the future to work, a real-time communication of machines with each other at all levels must be guaranteed. To ensure that all stations can exchange their data with each other, Ethernet cables will be increasingly used in factories. Not just on stationary, but also specifically in moving equipment. For this reason, in the segment of copper-based Ethernet cables, igus offers 23 different types, all of which are designed exclusively for industrial, continuously moving applications, but also the most varied mechanical requirements.

CAT7 Ethernet technology for continuously moving applications

igus will display its new CAT7 cable CFBUS.052 at the fair stand in Hannover. For substantially increasing data safety, it has braided shields, pair shields and an overall braided shield with 90 percent optical cover, which ensure functionality even after millions of bending cycles in energy chains. The special core/braiding structure gives this CFBUS cable a long-lasting flexural strength. "A braided shield made with an optimised braid angle protects the overall shield against mechanical fractures as well as the electromagnetic compatibility of the cable," explains Rainer Rössel, head of the chainflex cables division at igus. The shielded pairs are stranded with an optimised pitch length so that on the one hand they meet high mechanical requirements, and on the other fulfil the electrical requirements in terms of data transmission.

This CAT7 cable is flame retardant like all highly abrasion-resistant TPE CFBUS types. In addition, it has UL/CSA, EAC and CTP certifications and conforms to DESINA. The new cable is furthermore for use in clean room environments

Fibre optic cables; communicate without interference in highly dynamic applications

Due to their immunity to electrical interference and the substantially higher data capacity data transmission over fibre optic cables is of potential importance for Industry 4.0. The range of fibre optic cables, which have also been specially developed for continuous movement, covers all areas of mechanical requirements. For example with the CFLG.2EC series, igus offers an affordable fibre optic cable specifically designed for indoor use in handling or woodworking machines. The CFROBOT5 enables robots to have fail-safe communication in three-dimensional space. With the chainflex fibre optic cable CFLG.LB.PUR, igus also presents a special fibre optic cable series for the continuously moving application in the offshore and marine sectors. They are already available with 2, 4 or 6 optical fibres or 2 optical fibres and 2 power supply wires. The stranded-together multimode or single-mode fibres are very bending-resistant types designed as a sub-cable, which can be fitted very easily and cheaply with connectors. Due to its extremely high strength aramid (Kevlar) braid over the overall stranding, even high tensile forces that may occur in hanging applications do not damage the cable. The flame-resistant, pressure extruded PUR outer jacket, especially tailored for energy chain use, provides additional protection against external mechanical damage. Due to the DNV/GL offshore approval, the new fibre optic cable family, as well as the CAT7 cable, offers the capability to securely transmit data on offshore platforms and ships.

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With the world's first CAT7 Ethernet cable for the movement in energy chains, igus ensures secure data transfer in the factory of the future. (Source: igus GmbH)

For more details please visit: http://www.igus.in/wpck/11509/N14_2_0_Overview_CF?C=IN&L=en

From the Hannover Messe onwards, igus offers a 36-month guarantee for all cables from the first ordered metre.

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 flexible Cable, 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.