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What do bend radius and minimum bend radius mean for cables?

igu-blog-adm | 29. October 2021

Time and again we talk about the bend radius in the field of energy chains and cables. We will take a closer look today what this means exactly and why the bend radius is so important. What is the bend radius? The bend radius is the radius in which a cable can be bent without […]

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Oil resistance for cables and cables

igu-blog-adm | 20. October 2021

Cables must always be selected according to the application and the external conditions. These include weather conditions, extreme or ambient temperature and also contact with oils. The oil resistance of cables is often indispensable. We shall clarify more background on the subject in today’s post. Why oil-resistant? Oils can damage plastics and also the materials […]

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The HACCP concept for companies in the packaging and food industry

igu-blog-adm | 12. October 2021

With the HACCP concept, companies in the food industry can optimise their processes on their own responsibility. You can find out exactly how it is done here.

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Conductors that do not cause accidents but prevent them
What is a protective conductor?

igu-blog-adm | 11. October 2021

There is probably no other person who has had as great an impact on road safety as Nils Bohlin. This engineer developed the so-called three-point seat belt in 1959 , which is still standard and compulsory in all cars today and has probably saved the lives of several million people. The introduction of a protective […]

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Hygienic design – Guidelines for production facilities

igu-blog-adm | 29. September 2021

Hygienic design determines the design for production facilities in the food industry. You can find out exactly what the design guidelines say here.

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