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Igus operates the largest test laboratory in the industry on more than 3,800 square meters. Ten billion cycles are run every year for energy chains and cables alone. Igus has now put a new automated test facility for long distances into operation on the outdoor site in Cologne Porz-Lind.
read more...Tenwinkel produces concrete counterweights for customers such as Liebherr. A Combi-MG, a mobile gantry crane from Combilift, has now replaced a forklift truck in the company for the safe and more efficient handling of ever larger products.
read more...In this year's Formula Student Germany international design competition, the lightweight construction of the vehicle was one of the most decisive criteria. 119 teams from 25 nations came to the Hockenheimring last week to pit their racing cars against each other.
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Liftket has developed an electronically controlled electric chain hoist with quick-stop function. The Star VFD stops immediately after the control button is released without a brake ramp. Loads can therefore be raised or lowered to the desired height in one go.
read more...When man and machine meet in production, safety in the workplace is an important issue. This is why Igus has developed a new fastening clamp for energy chains and protective hoses on cobots.
read more...High speeds over long travel distances are a particular challenge for energy chain systems. Igus has therefore developed a slide rail made of high-performance plastics. Users can rely on the EC.T sensor for monitoring.
read more...With the increasing automation of intralogistics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems and shuttle systems are becoming the decisive "employees". Igus offers high-performance polymers for their maintenance-free continuous use.
read more...Item has expanded its portfolio to include timing belt and chain deflection units for reliable power transmission. The new components enable the connection of motors and gearboxes without hub machining. Another new product is the KGT spindle unit.
read more...Extreme conditions often prevail on deep drilling rigs in the oil and gas industry. Igus has now developed the e-loop for safe cable routing of the top drive. The new modular energy chain made of high-performance plastics ensures a defined bending radius for the cables and withstands vibrations and shocks.
read more...Kito refers to the EDC electric chain hoist as a handling solution. It has now been enhanced with an adapted magnetic gripper and some new features. The chain hoist is fast, reliable, lightweight and compact in design.
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