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Is the part number of the mounting bracket per piece?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

An igus mounting bracket can be ordered as a set or as an individual part. The part numbers mentioned in the catalogue and on the website refer generally to a set. If you need a single mounting bracket for the moving end or fixed end, please contact us. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already […]

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What is the difference between pivoting and locking connection elements?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

Depending on the application, pivoting or locking mounting brackets are recommended. Pivoting mounting brackets are movable in the connection to the first chain link, which means that here a radius can also be moved. A locking mounting bracket is fixed in the connection to the first chain link, which means that this connection does not […]

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How reliable is the statement on service life expectancy?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

With the igus service life calculator the service life of the application can be calculated in advance. The data to which the computer refers are based on many tests conducted at the igus test laboratory. The statement from our computer is therefore already very reliable today and will become even more accurate with every additional […]

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When do I take pivoting, and when locking mounting brackets?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

Pivoting mounting brackets are used as standard. In pivoting connections, a pivoting movement takes place between the mounting bracket and the first chain link. Locking mountig brackets are used in vertical standing applications – here, a locking connection is created between the first chain link and mounting bracket, which avoids a swing out of the […]

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What jacket material colour is most suitable for applications exposed to UV radiation?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

Basically, it can be said that the darker, the better, as there are more protective colour particles in such colours. For this reason, black is the best colour in terms of durability under exposure to UV light. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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