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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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How can I guide energy in deep drilling rigs reliably and safely? What is the alternative to the service loop?

Tim Schneebeck | 5. July 2019

To ensure that cables with large cross-sections and heavy weight can be safely guided in hanging applications, igus has developed the e-loop as an alternative to the service loop. The energy supply system is a round, three-dimensional modular system that can move strain-relieved cables with a defined bend radius. The cables can be used individually […]

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What option is available to guide energy, data, light waves, air, water and oils in rotating applications?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

Supplying power, data, fibre optics, air, water and oil to rotatingapplications is amajor challenge for machinery designers. Energy chains offer the most universal and modular solution, with a single system for all energy, data and media. igus has experience in almost every area – from small industrial plant applications androtary applications in machine tools up […]

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What is the service life of the e-loop?

Tim Schneebeck | 5. July 2019

The e-chains for vertical heavy duty applications in oil, gas, offshore, shore power and civil engineering. The e-loopcombines the advantages of a plastic e-chain with those of a high-tensile Dyneema rope. Ideal for three-dimensional movements. The tensile forces are absorbed by the rope and passed through the mounting brackets into the support structure. As a […]

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