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"

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 Thomé and the igus bearing developer Michael Krug took up the project 'plastination’ of 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.

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 Expo’ trade 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.

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."

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"

“iglidur on tour”: Around the world with polymer plain bearings from igus

On the plastics fair K, the first polymer plain bearing from igus, under the name of “iglidur”, was presented to the public 30 years ago. Today, dry running iglidur plain bearings are worldwide moving millions of applications. With “iglidur on tour”, igus celebrates the anniversary at this year’s K: A small car with plastic chassis will be equipped with iglidur components and sent on a journey through the world. With this action, igus not only demonstrates worldwide and manifold application of its polymer bearings, but also the efficiency of iglidur.

The history of iglidur plain bearings describes 30 years of plastic technology – from the simple plastic bushing to the high-tech machine element. The efficiency of iglidur polymer bearings, is best demonstrated in action as for example in the numerous applications within the frame of the manus award. Every second iglidur plain bearing from igus is thereby used in cars.

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On the occasion of the 30-year anniversary of iglidur, igus fills a small car with igus components and sends the car on a world tour. The start will be on this years K in Düsseldorf. (Source: igus GmbH)

iglidur – a material that moves

On the occasion of the 30-year anniversary of iglidur, igus fills a small car with igus components and sends the car on a world tour. The start will be on this years K in Düsseldorf. In the coming weeks, the plain bearings in the car will be replaced with iglidur plastic plain bearings. The car then goes on a great trip, drives from country to country, it will be shipped over the oceans and flown over continents, before it reaches its goal in autumn 2014. It stops along the way – at subsidiaries, partners, manus award winners and customers. The iglidur car connects igus worldwide.

High performance polymers for automotive applications

Due to the specific features, the use of lubrication-free plain bearings is optimal for automotive applications like no other material: iglidur plain bearings are particularly wear-resistant due to the tribologically optimized plastic compound and withstand high stresses. Such features support long service life of the vehicle components. The automotive branch has realised the igus motto “plastics for longer life” at an early stage. Last year alone 200 million plain bearings from igus were installed in cars. Specific features such as media resistance, pressure resistance and attenuation make iglidur plain bearings especially suitable for the use in chassis, engine compartment and gearbox. For door hinges and in kinematics, iglidur is also most suitable because of being corrosion-free, self-lubricating and silent. Due to its low weight, plastic bearings contribute to lightweight construction. This reduces fuel consumption and protects the environment. Apart from that, they are cost-effective and offer economic solutions for mass production series.

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With “iglidur on tour”, tribo polymer specialist igus celebrates the presentation of the first iglidur plain bearing material produced 30 years ago. By now, 40 materials for adverse field application are available. (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.

igus invites innovative applications with energy chain systems

Whether huge or tiny energy chains – anyone can apply online and present their designs to the judging panel with brief descriptions, photos and videos. The winners will receive prize money of up to 5,000 euros, with an official award ceremony held at the Hanover Trade Fair in April 2014.

Every two years, creative applications for energy supply solutions are recognised with the vector award. The latest official entry phase began at the Motek 2013. An expert judging panel comprising of representatives from the world of science and specialist associations evaluates the applications and selects the winners from among all the entrants. “The vector award is an extremely important part of our development work,” stated Harald Nehring, authorised representative for e-chain systems at igus GmbH. “We use it to support innovations and promote new potential uses for energy supply systems.” Anyone who dares to put energy chain systems to new uses is encouraged to enter the competition regardless of their sector.

Overview of previous entrants and winners

All further information, including the competition terms and conditions and details of previous winners, can be found at www.vector-award.com. From a robot that loads and unloads presses, a sludge treatment system with igus’s largest plastic energy chain, the E4.350, to a wood working application that uses the igus twisterband and has an overall rotation of 1440 degrees. The site also provides an overview of the many interesting and highly inventive entries that have been received since the competition was first launched in 2008. These range from exercise trainers in the field of physiotherapy to mobile launch pads for space rockets. The current entry period closes on 15 February 2014.

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.

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 Every two years, igus organises the vector award in recognition of advanced energy chain applications. In the picture: Harald Nehring, authorised representative for e-chain systems, igus GmbH. (Source: igus GmbH)

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Winner of the golden vector award 2012: the KUKA Cobra. An additional axis is mounted to the robot arm to load and unload presses. A new, special chain guide design from the igus E6 series is used to make the robot structure as compact as possible. (Source: igus GmbH)

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This sludge treatment system at the Port of Antwerp uses the world’s largest plastic energy chain, the E4.350. The project won the silver vector award in 2012. (Source: igus GmbH)

This twisterband can conduct a 1440 degree rotation. This application in the wood working sector won the bronze vector award in 2012. (Source: igus GmbH)

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This twisterband can conduct a 1440 degree rotation. This application in the wood working sector won the bronze vector award in 2012. (Source: igus GmbH)
                                               

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.

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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.

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)

For more information please visit: http://www.igus.in/wpck/default.aspx?PageNr=2434&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, DryLin® linear bearings & guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.