Industrial Automation, Robots and Unmanned Vehicles Company - igus

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igus

The mission of igus® is to use its innovative polymer materials to develop products that provide creative solutions and exceed our customers' expectations while delivering fast, accurate service.

Mailing Address:
PO Box 14349
East Providence, RI 02914
United States of America

Tel: 401.438.4620

Email: sales@igus.com

Website: http://www.igus.com/

Company Category: Factory Automation

Company Sector: Manufacturing

Keywords: Plastics, polymer, bearings, bushings, cable, linear guides,

Partner Status: Marketing Partner

Products

igus® - Free heavy-duty plastic bearings sample box

The iglide® heavy-duty sample box provides a selection of five unique iglide bearings, each suitable for use in heavy-duty equipment due to their self-lubricating, dirt-resistant properties. Each bearing material boasts unique benefits and is best suited for different application conditions, though each can withstand surface pressures of at least 11,603 psi at 68°F.

(Category: Hardware & Components)

Articles

7 Cable Management Mistakes to Avoid

Jun 10, 2020

Basic considerations at the beginning of assembling a cable management system can prevent costly problems later on, such as a loss of continuity, insulation damage, mechanical deformation, or EMI problems.

New Exoskeleton is Revolutionizing Work Processes

Mar 19, 2018

The Airframe is designed like a backpack and can be adjusted to almost any body size with an adjustable frame and straps. It supports the upper extremities of professionals and skilled trade workers who are exposed to repetitive arm motions and/or stationary arm elevation.

The Less is More Approach to Robotic Cable Management

Aug 21, 2017

Current systems try to keep the cables on a six-axis robot static while everything operating around them is dynamic. Instead, consider a six-axis robot as three separate sections: the sixth to third axis; the third to second axis; and the second to first axis.

Cable Management Systems Do the Robot

Jun 16, 2014

Multi-axis, three-dimensional cable carriers for palletizing.

Cable Carriers for Rotary Applications

Apr 14, 2014

Here are three different types of rotary applications and the cable carrier system used for each.

What to Look for When Specifying a Robot Cable

Mar 14, 2014

In order for a cable to withstand repeated torsional movement, its necessary for the cable to have a special design. Its important that the conductors, shield construction and jacket materials of the cable compensate for major changes in bending load and diameter.

The Less is More Approach to Robotic Cable Management

Feb 13, 2014

There are different options available for guiding and protecting cables on six-axis robots. Three well- known solutions include flexible tubing, enclosed dress packs and robotic cable carrier systems.

White Papers

E-SPOOL FLEX 2.0: TIDY AND SAFE CABLE GUIDANCE FOR OPERATING PANELS

Published by igus
Published Date: OCT 23, 2024

In-depth technical papers written with the engineer in mind. Including data direct from the igus® test lab

Press Releases

igus® Introduces New Environmentally-Friendly PFAS- and PTFE-Free Bearing Material

Submitted on: 10/28/24, 01:14 PM

igus® announces it has developed a new polymer bearing material called iglide® JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This innovation marks an important step in the company's efforts to create sustainable alternatives to conventional plain bearings.

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