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New plastic bevel gears from igus offer lubrication-free motion

April 7, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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igus has expanded its gear offering with bevel gears made of its iguform S270 and igutek P360 high-performance plastics. These abrasion-resistant, self-lubricating gears are a lightweight and maintenance-free alternative to traditional metallic gears. Gears are widely used as drive elements in a range of applications, from e-bikes to locking systems to actuators. However, when forces […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gears + Gearing, Mechanical PT Tagged With: igus

Part 3: Trends in Ethernet, PoE, IO-Link, HIPERFACE, and single-cable solutions

June 10, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

As we explored in Part 1 and Part 2 of this six-part series, machine designs are evolving with wireless connectivity, cloud-based operations, and open programming. In this installment, we explore how Ethernet has continued its expansion in industrial connectivity. We also detail increasingly useful cable types for IO-Link and HIPERFACE … as well as cross-network […]

Filed Under: Connections + Sliprings, Encoders, Featured, Fieldbuses, I/O, Industrial Automation, Networking + IoT, Software Tagged With: appliedmotionproducts, cclink, Exlar of Curtiss-Wright, igus, mitsubishi

D3 and D1 dryve motor control systems from igus

April 2, 2020 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

igus has developed two new cost-effective and easy-to-operate control systems so that users from all areas of industry can quickly start up their motorized drylin E drive axes. The D3 dryve controls simple linear or rotations axes with DC motors without any software or a PC. For more complex travels, such as with multi-axis robots […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: igus

New hybrid cable from igus handles both power and feedback signals

December 20, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

cable

The new CF280.UL.H cable from igus is a hybrid servo cable offered as an expansion to the chainflex line of cables for moving applications. The flexible cable can deliver motor power and feedback functions through a single cable. Hybrid cable technology was introduced by drive manufacturers to streamline their cable connections to eliminate the encoder […]

Filed Under: Connections + Sliprings, Networking + IoT Tagged With: igus

New igus robolink Apiro is modular kinematics system for automation

May 9, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

New igus robolink Apiro is modular kinematics system for automation of robotic design

igus now sells components as part of a modular motion system called robolink Apiro. The systems could soon make designing and using individual automation setups more cost effective and much easier. With robolink Apiro, design engineers can choose from three lubrication-free worm gears for standard, inverted and linear movement. For users, the device offers setups […]

Filed Under: Bearings, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Mechanical PT Tagged With: igus

Belt drive axes can reduce automation costs

October 26, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

igus

Mechanical engineers often need a basic, space-saving linear guide when designing technology that performs simple tasks, such as vending machines. Since such technology does not handle high loads, high speeds or high positioning accuracy, intricate linear guides are not necessary. However, most solutions on the market are very advanced, leaving manufacturers forced to either pay […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain, Industrial Automation, Linear Motion Tagged With: igus

Four lessons learned from igus CEO Frank Blase

October 17, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Paul Heney Frank Blase igus

On a recent press tour of igus’ Cologne, Germany headquarters, I had the pleasure of chatting with Frank Blase, the company’s CEO—and one of the most approachable and down-to-earth manufacturing leaders you are apt to find. Blase shared some of what has helped him grow his father’s small German company—over several decades—into the global manufacturer […]

Filed Under: Editor Blogs, Featured, Industry News Tagged With: igus

igus motion plastics car ends 20,000 mile tour across North America

June 23, 2016 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

bearings

For nearly a year, the igus motion plastics tour has traveled across North America, visiting with more than 4,000 current and potential customers in all industries at more than 160 companies from Mexico City to Toronto. It has now returned to its home base in Rhode Island. After completing a worldwide tour in 2014, the […]

Filed Under: Bearings, Industry News Tagged With: igus

Heavy duty oil rig robot takes top prize

June 8, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The project from Norwegian company Robotic Drilling Systems has been awarded the most creative Energy Chain application system in biennial awards. Every two years, igus presents its “vector awards,” celebrating unique and creative uses of Energy Chain cable carrier systems. This year, the gold vector was awarded to Norwegian company Robotic Drilling Systems, for their […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Robotics Tagged With: igus

Construction machines use world’s largest Energy Chain cable carrier

May 13, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Edited by Ken Korane • At the recent Bauma construction-equipment exhibition, the world’s largest trade fair, igus fittingly showcased the world’s largest all-plastic hose and cable carrier. The E4.350 energy chain features a durable construction and is designed to carry thick, heavy and stiff cables and hoses. It is especially built for use on rugged-duty […]

Filed Under: Mechanical PT Tagged With: igus

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