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Address:
51A Caswell Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7PW
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1604 677240
http://www.igus.co.uk
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Listing of all 80 news releases from Igus UK:
Robot energy chain suits cramped conditions
Igus' 'Triflex RS' energy chain can be mounted directly to all standard fastening holes in most robots for operating in restricted access, avoiding bending or tearing of the energy chain. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (28 April 2008)
Plain bearings do not need oil or grease
The iglidur plain bearings from igus are tribologically optimised so that they run without any oil or grease, therefore no contaminants escape into the environment. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (28 April 2008)
Igus motion unit is compact, lightweight
Igus said that its DryLin EasyTube lubrication-free, compact and lightweight linear motion system for adjustment applications up to 150N vertically or 500N horizontally. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (25 April 2008)
Machine tool energy systems are ready to fit
Technical background article Using purpose-made parts and systems, pre-harnessed energy supply systems igus UK gives the machine tool industry tools that will help increase competitiveness, writes Justin Leonard. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (25 April 2008)
Position small loads at speeds up to 2m/s
An extremely robust linear belt drive actuator weighs just 1kg, measures 1m in length and is for handling lightweight loads, is practically silent and fast running. Brochure available
News from Igus UK ( 6 November 2007)
Sensor/actuator cable flexes 60 million times
A series of sensor/actuator cables includes one designed for particularly tight bend radii - 4xD and smaller - showing no failure, even after going through 60 million cycles. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (13 August 2007)
Linear unit positions sensors, cameras
User application article For use with the packaging and food engineering industries, camera and sensor positioning, a maintenance-free linear unit has been developed for format adjustments. Brochure available
News from Igus UK ( 1 August 2007)
Energy chain systems are quieter and more compact
Energy chain systems developments include compact size, easy assembly, higher speeds and increased wear resistance and the supplier has introduced introduced inductive and wireless data transmission. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (27 July 2007)
Rod end bearings have wide materials choice
The igubal rod end bearings now have a range of spherical ball materials offering a greater choice, higher operational safety and service life and an improvement in system quality. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (25 July 2007)
Polymer ball bearings work at high temperature
Easily cleanable, lubrication-free, deep-groove polymer ball bearings are temperature-resistant up to 150 deg C have a predictable service life. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (24 July 2007)
Energy chains and flexible cables checked free
Igus has announced they will examine energy chains and flexible cables free of charge before or during summer factory closures. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (31 May 2007)
Linear bearings available 8am until 8pm
The Igus UK offices are open from 8am until 8pm Mondays to Fridays and 8am until 12pm on Saturdays, and customers can shop for plain bearings on the Igus website 24/7. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (16 April 2007)
Polymer bounces hot chips to 850C
"igumid HT" is a material that causes hot chips up to 850degC to bounce off an Energy Chain and is available from Igus. Brochure available
News from Igus UK ( 2 April 2007)
Wear resistant Energy Chain, harnessed drive cable
igus will promote its latest stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain and range of harnessed drive cables at Souther Manufacturing. Brochure available
News from Igus UK ( 7 February 2007)
Latest stainless steel linear guide on show
igus will be exhibiting on stand C36 at the Machine Building show, with its latest stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain and range of harnessed drive cables. Brochure available
News from Igus UK ( 7 February 2007)
Linear motion design day supported
Igus is one of four linear motion experts supporting the forthcoming Linear Motion Design Day on the 1st of March at the Kaetsu Centre in Cambridge. Brochure available
News from Igus UK ( 5 February 2007)
igus to exhibit at TOTAL 2007
igus will be exhibiting on stand 5121 at the TOTAL show this year. Brochure available
News from Igus UK ( 5 February 2007)
Stainless linear guide for corrosive enviroments
igus has developed a stainless steel version of its DryLin W linear guide especially for corrosive enviroments. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (22 December 2006)
SS energy chain resists corrosion
Latest corrosion resistant, stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain is designed principally for the food process and packaging industries. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (21 November 2006)
Mini bearings adapt to angular misalignments
Mini polymer bearings are maintenance-free, light and compact, simple to install and adapt to all angular misalignments i machine tools and handling equipment. Brochure available
News from Igus UK (20 November 2006)
System cables are now made for Fanuc drives
Energy chain floats in a magnetic force field
Linear guide system works in harsh environments
Engineers available to check energy chains/cables
Long travel cable carriers replace guide troughs
Linear belt drive actuator positions small loads
Linear belt actuator fitted with plain bearings
Electrical, pneumatic service via rolling conveyor
Energy chain maker opens new UK factory
Polymer plain bearings take extreme loads
Multi-axis energy supply ups robot performance
GBP 4,000 to be won in 2006 bearings contest
Polymer bearings/energy chains maker sets Open Day
Igus UK has moved to new premises
Low cost energy chain is quickly installed
Alloyed conductor control cable is highly flexible
Guiding trough smoothes long energy chains
Steel rod ends replaced in automatic weighers
Maintenance-free bearings take high loads
Maintenance-free belt drive positions small loads
Polymer bearings show pipe cameras the way
Braiding of cables avoids 'corkscrewing' problems
Polymer bearings introduced for tobacco firms
Control cable developed for narrow bending radii
Energy chains run quieter and smoother
Revamped web site is easier to use
Energy chain does not jam on a robot
FireWire cable for digital cameras extended
'Extreme' bearing material takes high loads
Sleeve supports rod in linear actuator
Low-cost cable carrier offers low noise
Plastics plain bearings used in pumps
Control cables withstand tight bends longer
Plastics leadscrew modules resist dirt
Cable strain relief is twice as effective
Industrial bus cables' jackets resist abrasion
Wide range of plastics bearings kept in stock
Cable carriers run smoothly at low noise
Energy Chain Control Cables Withstand Stresses
Low cost control cables withstand tight bending
Cable drag chain suits high loads and speeds
Modified geometry reduces friction
40 ways to use a plastic bearing
Miniature guiding carriages are preloaded
Bearings have misalignment compensation
Maintenance-free iglidur plain bearings
Plain bearings for underwater applications
Chain tube guards against sawdust and chips
High-performance polymers challenge metal bearings
Linear bearing resolves feeder jamming problems
Modular robot cable guides offer long life
How energy chains and polymer bearings benefit
Ball and socket joints compensate misalignment
Enclosed tube energy chain used in long travels
Profibus cables have integrated supply cores
Linear guide saves space, needs no lubrication
Dry-running linear bearing offers longer life
High-speed linear bearing system repels dirt
Linear bearings are small and maintenance-free
