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What is a plastic plain bearing doing in an energy chain?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

There is a bearing point for pivoting movement in every connection of the chain links. This was equipped with a maintenance-free tribo-polymer plain bearing. The igus iglidur plain bearing ensures that the wear on these “joints” of the energy chain is kept to a minimum and that the service life can be significantly increased. In […]

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How high is the tensile strength in triflex R e-chains?

cweiss | 5. July 2019

Each size of the triflex R e-chains has different tensile forces, which range from 50 N to 1,000 N. igus distinguishes between different versions TRE.B, TRC, TRCF, TRL and TRLF. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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How do I find the right energy chain system for my plant?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

You can easily find the right energy supply for your application using the Energy chain Expert from igus. Here you can configure complete systems with interior separation, electric cables and guide trough systems online. Another way of designing an energy supply is through a field consultant. Here you can benefit from the expert knowledge of […]

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What are the solutions for COBOTS?

cweiss | 5. July 2019

igus currently offers different standard systems for Universal Robots, TM Robots & Kuka LBR iiwa. The e-chain systems are divided into two different divisions. Metal clamps with plastic mounting brackets for the chain sizes 30 & 40 Plastic clamps with mounting bracket (protector) for the chain size 40 Another solution for COBOTS: The flexible, injection-moulded […]

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How often do you need to lubricate or replace the rollers on an energy chain system?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

The service life of the rollers of an energy supply system generally depends on the roller material and the external environment. Free-running or unprotected rollers are exposed to external influences. In energy chain systems, rollers are integrated in the chain link and “lubricated for life” with a seawater-resistant lubricant. A replacement for such a system […]

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