What is a thermal compensation cable?

Jen Chen | February 28, 2022

In recent articles we have answered questions about motor, control,, servo and medium voltage cables. Today we will devote ourselves to a very special cable. The thermal compensation cable. What is a thermal compensation cable and where are these types of cables used?

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Sustainable vehicle design with iglidur® plain bearings

Ethen Liang | January 19, 2022

Current trends such as zero-emission vehicles or CO2-neutral production demonstrate the growing importance of sustainability in the automotive industry….

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Durable cables for energy chains lastics Why does a plastics company manufacture cables?

Jen Chen | November 17, 2021

The explanation for how a plastics company like igus came to develop durable cables for energy chains is actually quite simple. When igus launched the first plastic energy chain in 1971, many customers were enthusiastic about the new energy supply concept and wanted to convert their systems.

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Why a chainflex guarantee?

Jen Chen | November 17, 2021

Everyday life can present us with surprises and dangers. That’s why people like to hedge their bets. They can do this with insurances, but guarantees can also help us feel safe. If an unexpected event occurs, someone will help me. That is certainly what many people think and hope for. But we should still take […]

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Why do we test so much? Of standards, standard tests, and our test laboratory for cables

Jen Chen | November 17, 2021

That is a good and justified question. This is because tests take a great deal of time and money. Isn’t there a standard test that every cable manufacturer has to perform? What information can the standard give us? What advantage do you as a customer gain from our decision to test cables under real conditions […]

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