Cables
FastConnect delivers what it promises. It works quickly and without complications. Because you only need one tool for this. With this technology you can achieve a time saving of up to 46%. The machine can restart quickly and you do not lose any time. And above all, no money.
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?
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.
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 […]
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 […]
After the successful completion of the audit we also received our own UL Verified logo. The UL test mark with the number B129699 is an individual recognition feature. It allows the purchaser to look up more information online about the specific chainflex product promise verified by UL. This makes it easy for the customer to decide on chainflex.
The new 2020 chainflex catalogue is ready!
“We replace the cables on the machine every six weeks. Well, that’s normal!” We hear sentences like these time and again in our industry. Very few users are aware that this condition is not normal. Choosing the right cable makes the difference. In this article I would like to explain why flexible cables are not […]
maximum current carrying capacity values listed for chainflex cables, refer not only to the electrical limit values but also to the special mechanical load in the energy chain. These values therefore offer a higher degree of safety than usual standard values.
At igus, we rely on our partner HARTING for cable harnessing. There were different reasons for this association. In addition to the quality of the products, this also includes delivery reliability and ease of assembly.