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What is an inner jacket?

Max Herrmann | 1. April 2020

The structure of a cable is very complex and, like many other issues, difficult to describe in a few sentences. The fundamental requirement of a cable is that it be as durable as possible. Today, we will look at the inner jacket’s contribution to meeting this requirement. It is an important component of a cable. […]

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Narrow-aisle truck automation

Christian Strauch | 1. April 2020

The data transfer dilemma In the course of general system and vehicle automation in intralogistics, there is an area where companies are converting their narrow-aisle trucks into true autonomous transport vehicles. Something that was pure science fiction just a few years ago, can be implemented relatively easily today with the help of modern information technology […]

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Roller energy chain as alternative to cable garland/cable trolley system

Theo Diehl | 1. April 2020

The advantages of roller chains over conventional cable garland/cable trolley systems are obvious. Let’s take a closer look at the design features of both solutions – in use in harbour crane systems.

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A compact sprue picker for less than 2,000 euros? Yes, with igus Low Cost Automation! (Part 1/2)

Christian Schäfer | 1. April 2020

There are many and increasingly complex possibilities for the automation of injection moulding processing. This is a trend that is constantly evolving. Automation is essential for the optimisation of operational processes and ultimately for increasing competitiveness. The need to automate the many injection moulding processes at igus has resulted in an innovative product, the igus sprue picker!

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The right shaft for tough outdoor use – if the plain bearing is outdoors.

Uwe Sund | 31. March 2020

Everyone knows that the agricultural and construction machinery sector require lots of care. Dirt, moisture, corrosion, the complete package. Whether a combine harvester, tractor, concrete mixer, plough or mobile crane – here everything is in the same boat. Metallic plain bearings are always lubricated – at least they should be if they are to function. […]

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