Energy supply
Installation situation e-chain with moving lower run Sometimes the installation situation requires turning the orientation of the e-chain and turning it upside down, so to speak. The fixed end is mounted “up” and the moving end is “down”. This is a very special installation situation and places other demands on the design of the energy […]
People often look for ways to reduce the cost of a machine tool. Of course there should be no loss of service life. The large chains of the X, Y and Z axes were then already discussed in detail with a colleague and the most favourable solution that works was selected. But there is also […]
As versatile as the various indoor crane designs are, their areas of application are just as varied. The advantages of the energy chain over other cable or power supply systems are particularly evident under adverse operating conditions. Suitable for both trolley drive and crane drive, heavy-duty energy chains, with and without integrated skate wheels, can master even the most difficult operating conditions.
At igus, our goal is to either improve the technology or to be more cost-effective for every customer. When we started to produce telescopic rods, it was immediately clear to us that we not only wanted to produce one telescopic rod out of many, but that the principle of “improve technology or reduce price” must […]
The automotive industry is the largest customer for machine tools. Due to the change from the combustion engine to the electric motor, the automotive sector is facing serious changes that are causing noticeable uncertainty among suppliers. The fear of losing jobs also plays a major role in this. What effects does electric mobility have on […]