36-month guarantee … for chainflex®
With our unique igus® guarantee for ALL chainflex® cables we are providing predictable security for 36 full months
News and Line extensions for SPS fair 2015
… 40 % lighter …
High energy efficiency thanks to low driving forcesand use of lighter e-chains® Conductor cable made of special material CCA
… CAT7 Ethernet cables for all movements …
Bus cables in the Ethernet area are becoming increasinglyimportant.
… New CC-Link bus cables …
... chainflex® M ... CAN Bus + Profinet cables...
For flexing applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications
… LWL with offshore approval ...
Gradient glass-fibre FOC for heavy duty use PUR outer jacket Metal-free
… PUR fibre optic cable polymer …
POF fibres for high load requirements and interference-free transmissionMaximum EMC protection
… control cables … large cross-sections
For medium duty applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications
… chainflex® M PVC control cables …
For flexing applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications
… chainflex® M iguPUR control cables ...
For flexing applications With influence of oil
… chainflex® M ... motor single cores …
For flexible load requirements. Shielded and unshielded. Without influence of oil
… chainflex® M ... More new cable types
For flexing applications. Shielded. Without influence of oil
… measuring system for 22 drive manufacturers ...
For medium duty applications Light oil influence Flame retardant
… data cables … for robots
Steady expansion of our robotic cable product rangecontinues
… new servo spindle cable …
For medium duty applications Almost unlimited resistance to oil
… quicker strip jackets … CFRIP® …
Open the jacket (inner jacket on shielded types) to the desired length using the special CFRIP® tear strip like a zip
… 8- and 12-poles for small spaces …
Now from catalogue: ready-to-connect actuator/sensor cables .
...CAT-Ethernet- and Profibus cables
Bus cables in the Ethernet area are becoming increasingly important.
... DVI to HDMI ...
Harnessed cables for video transmissions in e-chains®applications
... new Standard ...
Flexible use, for example, as a network plug connector (615 series), for hybrid cables…
… World’s first …
World’s first, developed for e-chains®: Now USB 3.0 Micro Type A also available as readycable®.
...Drive Cliq für e-chains®..
Expanding the range to include assembled Drive Cliq cables for e-chains®.
... conprotect® RJ-45.
Secure grip and protection now also for RJ-45 connectors.
... 400 x new.
Now choose from 7 quality levels and over 3200 drive cables with guaranteed service life
EtherCAT Member ...
...in terms of real-time performance, low costs,flexible topology and easy handling …
EPLAN ... Online
EPLAN Software & Service has been offering professional CAE / CAD industry solutions for almost 20 years now. It is considered the standard for electrical project planning in many industries.
News and Line Extensions Autumn 2015
We invite you to take a tour of the igus® stand at the Hannover Messe and provide you with the brand new highlights, with which you can reduce costs and improve technology. You can find an overview of all new products and range extensions on this page.
News Spring 2015
News Autumn 2015
Quiet, fast, low wear, durable …
Reduce drive power for moving energy chains® - with the E4.1 standard kit – E4.1 rol e-chain®
… nicely tidy …
This energy chain was designed and developed especially for the furniture industry.
… Standard for circular motions …
The rotary module consists of two circular guide elements.
… rotating more … guiding statically
The static rotation modules consist of a static guide trough.
... Support Tray
The design of this support trough emulates the igus® super-aluminium trough.
connect data-cables automatically
igus® has further enhanced its e-rover, a system that enables automatic coupling and decoupling to/from the energy chain system®.
connect data-cables and energy cables automatically
The system combines uninterrupted high-speed secure data transmission
… CAT7 Ethernet cables for all movements …
Bus cables in the Ethernet area are becoming increasinglyimportant.
36-month guarantee … for chainflex®
With our unique igus® guarantee for ALL chainflex® cables we are providing predictable security for 36 full months
QuickLife - Service life calculation for Chainflex® cables
The parameters of travel, bending radius and acceleration will give you the service life of the Chainflex® cable.
Lower process costs online
Reduce process costs online with online tools and many more useful services for all product areas.
… separable …
Motivated by a customer request, igus® has developed a separable PRT slewing ring bearing which, for example, can be installed even for shafts that are already fixed.
... +250 °C from stock
iglidur® X has an excellent combination of high temperatureresistance, high compressive strength, andexcellent resistance to chemicals.
… chemical resistant
Resistant to chemicals and suitable for temperatures up to +200℃.
... fast-slow-motion ...
iglidur® JB is highly wear resistant and because of its colour perfect for manufacturing visible parts.
… new intermediate sizes of bar stocks
New iglidur® bar stock diameters of 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55 mm for more efficient production of lubricant and maintenance free components ...
… in black …
iglidur® JB is highly wear resistant and because of its colour perfect for manufacturing visible parts.
... now available in black ...
Especially where 3D printed components are used as visible parts, the new black variants now offer even more design freedom.
... SLS-Material
The material iglidur® I3-PL, specially developed for laser sintering, proved to have an abrasion resistance at least 3 times greater than conventional materials for laser sintering during tribologic tests in the igus® test laboratory.
... 3D-Print Copyshop ... online
In just a few steps, you can calculate the price of your individual component and place orders directly online.
... tribo-tape in new widths from stock ...
Even more variety on stock! Program extended with the widths 20, 50 and 500 mm (0.5 mm thickness).
... tribo-tape black in new widths from stock
Especially where the iglidur® Tribo-Tape is a visible part, the new black option now offers even more design freedom.
... robust and precise ...
With the same dimensions as the classic roller bearing guides, the drylin® T carriage convinces by its completely lubrication and maintenance free operation.
… quick clip on …
Quick installation for sheet thicknesses of 14 to 30 mm characterise the new drylin® JUCM linear liners.
... a feed rate of up to 100 mm ...
Efficiency, a long life and quiet running distinguish the dryspin® high helix thread technology.
... silent ... zero play ... costeffective...
For lead screw adjustments requiring especially quiet running in addition to zero play which have to be costeffective at the same time, the new preloaded drylin® lead screw nuts are the ideal solution.
... telescopic ...
The new drylin® linear module with telescoping drylin® Q guide is suitable for manual as well as electronic adjustment.
... control from outside ...
One linear module with two directions of motion which can be controlled separately.
… stroke x2 …
The drylin® GRW-0630 linear module with dynamic rack and pinion drive has proven itself as Z axis in numerous gantry constructions.
… reversing …
The new drylin® belt drive system ZLW-OD in installation size 1660 completes the series of reversing linear axes.
News and line extensions Spring 2015
Visit the igus® news exhibition online
Directly to …
e-chain®
e-chain® ... corrugated tube ideas … innovative energy chain®
Ultra light Energy supply
The e-skin is a tube consisting of an upper and lowershell which when fitted together is completely closed.
Robotic solutions … increase service life ... reduce assembly time
triflex® RSE retraction system
Prevent the formation of loops at the robot wrist. For all common robot sizes. Extend service lives, reduce costs.
protection of the laser light cable
New bend radius for even greater cable protection
triflex® R mounting for "Universal Robots"
triflex® R mounting for "Universal Robots"
e-chains® ... moving in all directions, guiding all energies and media ... more compact, up to 50 m, more stable
… for travels up to 2 m … compact ...
igus® cable reel without a slip ring - now in a new compact design
e-spool power 25
The motor-driven e-spool for long extension lengths up to 25m (50m is possible).
e-chains® ... for long travels ... in the chemicals industry, automatic coupling, from the modular kit
Quiet, fast, low wear, durable …
Reduce drive power for moving energy chains® - with the E4.1 standard kit – E4.1 rol e-chain®
guidelite Plus
Made from 100% plastic, therefore light and low cost. Media and chemical resistant plus corrosion free. Very quick and easy to assemble.
Rise protection, easy to retro-fit
Rise protection, easy to retro-fit When guiding e-chains® on very long travels or in case of highest push/pull forces the igus rise protection gives you more security.
Crane girder trough module in more widths
igus® guidefast: guide trough for quick and easy assembly on standard indoor crane girders
autoglide 2700.07 and . 10
autoglide – self-guiding e-chains® without trough in more widths
connect data-cables automatically
igus® has further enhanced its e-rover, a system that enables automatic coupling and decoupling to/from the energy chain system®.
e-chains® … for fast, safe, and low-cost vertical movement
Simple vertical energy guide system
Lower cost, lighter and even easier to assemble – guidelok slimline P
... held by magnets ...
For long, vertical hanging applications where the useof a guide trough is not possible for space reasons.
e-chains® ... for universal, clean and dirty environments …
... light, dynamic, dustproof …
A new member of the E4.1 Light family with integrated dust seal and 64 mm inner height – E4.64L
... Tight and wide ... new width
R2.75 – e-tube with 75mm inner height,openable from both sides
... light, dynamic ... new widths.
Light, highly dynamic, cost-effective- new E4.1 Light size: E4.31L
System E6.1 – cleanroom suitable
System E6.1 – quiet running and cleanroom suitable e-chains® in new sizes
smallest e-chain® of the world … 4,5mm
E2 micro – One piece design – even smaller size
e-chains® ... for "specials" … guide ultra-small capillary tubes or monitor your system
e-chains® ... accessories ... reduce assembly time
e-chains® … online
Installation Cost Calculator
Easily calculate online the cost of assembling energy chains with or without cables.
e-chains® expert with cable finder
With the e-chains® expert, configure complete e-chainsystems® for short or long travels and hanging applications.
Rotary motion with Multi Rotation Module (MRM) system
Circular motions with multi-rotation module system (MRM) – Configure and generate rotary motions with MRM in 3D-CAD
chainflex® cables
chainflex® ... cables – tested & lasts
36-month guarantee … for chainflex®
With our unique igus® guarantee for ALL chainflex® cables we are providing predictable security for 36 full months
... chainflex® tested, tested, tested ...
chainflex® are the special cables for e-chainsystems® – tested, tested, tested and tested.
… 40 % lighter …
High energy efficiency thanks to low driving forcesand use of lighter e-chains® Conductor cable made of special material CCA
… CAT7 Ethernet cables for all movements …
Bus cables in the Ethernet area are becoming increasinglyimportant.
... chainflex® M ... CAN Bus + Profinet cables...
For flexing applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications
… LWL with offshore approval ...
Gradient glass-fibre FOC for heavy duty use PUR outer jacket Metal-free
… PUR fibre optic cable polymer …
POF fibres for high load requirements and interference-free transmissionMaximum EMC protection
… control cables … large cross-sections
For medium duty applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications
… chainflex® M PVC control cables …
For flexing applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications
… chainflex® M iguPUR control cables ...
For flexing applications With influence of oil
… chainflex® M ... motor single cores …
For flexible load requirements. Shielded and unshielded. Without influence of oil
… more new chainflex® M types
For flexing applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications
… measuring system for 22 drive manufacturers ...
For medium duty applications Light oil influence Flame retardant
… data cables … for robots
Steady expansion of our robotic cable product rangecontinues
… new servo spindle cable …
For medium duty applications Almost unlimited resistance to oil
… quicker strip jackets … CFRIP® …
Open the jacket (inner jacket on shielded types) to the desired length using the special CFRIP® tear strip like a zip
EtherCAT Member ...
...in terms of real-time performance, low costs,flexible topology and easy handling …
Chainflex® product finder
Find suitable chainflex® cables by entering just a few pieces of information.
readychain® ... readycable®
readychain® ... readycable® ... Ready-to-install energy supply systems and harnessed cables …
… 8- and 12-poles for small spaces …
Now from catalogue: ready-to-connect actuator/sensor cables .
... DVI to HDMI ...
Harnessed cables for video transmissions in e-chains®applications
... conprotect® RJ-45.
Secure grip and protection now also for RJ-45 connectors.
... new Standard ...
Flexible use, for example, as a network plug connector (615 series), for hybrid cables…
… World’s first …
World’s first, developed for e-chains®: Now USB 3.0 Micro Type A also available as readycable®.
...Drive Cliq für e-chains®..
Expanding the range to include assembled Drive Cliq cables for e-chains®.
... 400 x new.
Now choose from 7 quality levels and over 3200 drive cables with guaranteed service life
readycable® Productfinder
Find drive cables according to manufacturer standards online easily and quickly.
iglidur®
iglidur® materials – for general purpose
Now 16 iglidur®
full range materials ...
At your fingertips – the most cost effectivebearing that is guaranteed to work
… lubrication-free endurance runner
Specially developed for fast continuous operation under low loads, iglidur® L500, inter alia, is intended for fan and electric motor applications.
... iglidur® – antibacterial*
Plain bearings made of iglidur® AB help to reduce the microbial load in difficult to access bearing points.
… good to shafts … in case of heavy duty
iglidur® Q 290 shows outstanding service life in robust swivel applications, as they are frequently found in some agricultural machinery, especially on "soft" waves (eg galvanized). The duty of the shafts is minimal.
... large and hot ... from stock
Extension of the standard range of high-tech problem solver iglidur® X for high temperature and media resistance.
Tribo coating … custom
Is it the beginning of new possibilities? The requirements for the tribo-coating of metallic components are as varied as the sliding partner.
Custom iglidur® injection moulded parts
Besides a large standard range of standard plain bearings, there are bearing solutions customised for each individual case with added value. igus® provides you both - from one source!
... iglidur® housing block ... one for all
The universal height-adjustable housing block for all iglidur®materials is easy to install and for flexible use.
iglidur® plain bearing expert
The iglidur® plain bearings expert is present from now on in a new, even clearer and more streamlined design and also provides many new features.
iglidur® Product finder
iglidur® product finder takes you to the right bearing in a flash
iglidur® on Tour: A compact car with 56 iglidur® plain bearings is going on a grand tour
iglidur® on Tour - around the world with plastic plain bearings made by igus®: a compact car is going on a grand tour
iglidur® PRT
iglidur® slewing ring bearings – maintenance free
more plastic … 30 % less weight
The new outer ring made of plastic reduces weight and costs.
… with clamp lever …
The new alternative to the terminal block with Allen screw allows the clamping of the PRTs with a handle.
motorised …
The robolink® D articulated joints are motor-driveniglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings in a plastic housing.The main component is a worm gear.
iglidur® stock bars
iglidur® … … bar stocks – design freedom
… new intermediate sizes of bar stocks
New iglidur® bar stock diameters of 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55 mm for more efficient production of lubricant and maintenance free components ...
... +250 °C from stock
iglidur® X has an excellent combination of high temperatureresistance, high compressive strength, andexcellent resistance to chemicals.
Dampening …
iglidur® M250 bar stock for applications that demanda bearing material with excellent vibration dampeningproperties.
... wide variety ...
The fast-and-slow-motion specialist iglidur® J is available as tube in three diameters.
... Fast production …
speedicut: machined special parts fromiglidur® materials
iglidur® product finder for semi-finished goods
iglidur® product finder, quickly find the right iglidur® material
iglidur® ... Tribo-Tape – design freedom
... tribo-tape in new widths from stock ...
Even more variety on stock! Program extended with the widths 20, 50 and 500 mm (0.5 mm thickness).
… desired Design
Whether as a specially tailored by-the-metre productor freely designed prefabricated parts: We produceyour required product in the required width from ouriglidur® Tribo-Tape.
... tribo-tape black in new widths from stock
Especially where the iglidur® Tribo-Tape is a visible part, the new black option now offers even more design freedom.
highly wear-resistant... from the roll ...
The new highly wear-resistant iglidur® Tribo-Tape made of the material iglidur® V400 withstands the upper long-term application temperatures of +200 °C and is extremely resistant to media.
iglidur® ... Tribo-Filament for 3D printing
iglidur® Tribo-Filament for 3D printing
The materials that have been specially developed for 3D printing are up to 50 times more abrasion-resistant than conventional 3D print materials.
… one material - from prototype to series …
The new Tribo-Filament iglidur® J260 is the first standard igus® material that is printable, available as bar stock and injection molding part.
... 3D-Print Copyshop ... online
In just a few steps, you can calculate the price of your individual component and place orders directly online.
igubal®
igubal® … spherical bearings – self-aligning
… easy clipping …
Quick and easy to install - the self-aligning igubal®spherical bearings for easy clipping into sheet metal.
With angle compensation
Thrust piece or connecting element between actuator and workpiece for decoupling and/or balancing edge loads
… new sizes of spherical balls …
Spherical bearingswith spherical balls made ofiglidur® J
… new sizes of spherical balls …
The second generation of our igubal® spherical bearings of dimensional series K was supplemented by the dimension 08.
xiros®
xiros® ... polymer ball bearings
… with flange …
xiros® flange ball bearings with stainless steel balls have been developed for maintenance-free use in conveyor belts, cam rollers and deflection rollers.
… system solution …
The complete solution combines lightweight, anodised aluminium tubes with maintenance-free and low-priced flange ball bearings made from xirodur® B180.
Tube - xirodur® B180 with flange ball bearings
Complete solution consisting of aluminium tube and flange ball bearings
… smoother operation
The advanced material xirodur® D180 is still much quieter and is suitable for high rotational speeds with low radial load.
… cost effective
xirodur® G220 polymer ball bearings – cost-effective and for higher temperatures
xirodur®-B180 product range expansion
Expanded range – lubricant and maintenance free xiros® polymer ball bearings in new standard size.
xiros® - thin ring bearing
xiros® polymer ball bearing in newdimensions – thin ring bearing
… run smoother
With the new axial polymer ball transfer unit, sensitive goods can be easily and safely transported.
… geared
The slewing ring bearing with external drive ring can be directly driven by a toothed belt.
xirodur®-B180 Inch dimensions
igus® expands the range of the inch dimensions for xirodur® B180 ball bearings by 7 new sizes.
drylin®
drylin® linear technology ... Carbon … light weight
the lightest linear guide in the world …*
Everything in plastic now also applies to the drylin® W linear system in size 06.
lubricant … 100 % metal free
The combination of tribologically optimised drylin®W linear guide made of carbon with dry-tech® polymers in the carriage and deflection make the toothed belt axis ZLW-0630-P the first completely metal free toothed belt axis
… carbom easy drive
The structure of the drylin® linear module SAW is based on the lubricant free drylin® W linear guide with a carbon rail profile and a dry-tech® linear carriage.
drylin® linear technology … lubricant free … curved … with clamps
… cornering technology
For the product series drylin® W and T igus® providesrail profiles according to customer requirements in a curved shape
...Quick assembly ... light weight ... Alu
drylin® W Tandemgehäuse für schnelle Montage.
...resistant in Ø25 ...
Extreme resistance combined with flexibility and resiliencemarks the new stainless steel drylin® W linearguide system in installation size 25.
.. closed tightly
Suitable for drylin® W high profile rails, the new covers also offer, besides an elegant rail end, a practical protection against the ingress of dust, dirt or chips.
... easily fixed ...
In addition to the individual bearing housings madeof anodised aluminium, the drylin® W product rangealso contains a matching manual clamp option.
... small clamp
The hand clamping function for installation size 06 completes the scope of delivery of the drylin® W linear system.
… flat … clamp
Everywhere where only a small space is available, the drylin® N flat guide proves itself.
… with yz preload
drylin® N is the linear guide for solutions with littlespace. Extremely compact, flat design and lightweight.
… longer service life also in INCH
With up to 8 times longer service life on steel shaftsfilms, the liners made of the dry-tech® material iglidur®E7 are remarkable in practical use.
… quick clip on …
Quick installation for sheet thicknesses of 14 to 30 mm characterise the new drylin® JUCM linear liners.
… also round shaft clamping
New and unique linear housing with integrated manual clamp is available for drylin® R round shaft guides.
drylin® linear technology ...hybrid bearings – roll and slide
… 2 rollers + 3 sizes … rol & gliding
The extremely lightweight running due to the two diagonallyapplied maintenance free rollers characterises thenew generation of drylin® W hybrid bearings.
… light running with 8 rollers
The sliding and rolling system exhibits a convincing performance in many applications which require an easy and low noise adjustment.
roll easily & clips - film jerk-free
New camera slider with double roller and clamp
drylin® lead screw technology ... lubricant free ... efficient ... 5 materials available
Full range materials for dryspin/trapeze
drylin® lead screw nuts in 5 materials
lightweight and efficient … aluminium
The combination of efficient dryspin® thread and hard anodised aluminium convinces by its low weight and an optimised plain bearing pairing with lubricant free dryspin® lead screw nuts from the full range.
... a feed rate of up to 100 mm ...
Efficiency, a long life and quiet running distinguish the dryspin® high helix thread technology.
Product finder and lifetime calculation for screw drives
Quickly find the right article and get a life prediction with the product finder for screw drives.
drylin® drive technology ... lubricant and maintenance free ... manual and electrical ... drylin® E
… miniatur …lift ...swivel
The new drylin® lift/swivel unit is based on a toothedrack drive with coated aluminium 4 square profile
quick delivery … in 24 h
Medicine, laboratory technology, packagingigus® delivers ready to install, pre-configured linearmodules (drive: lead screw or toothed belt) from stockwithin 24 hours....
Gantries within 24h … Line … Multiaxis … Surface & Room
Gantries are a combination of several linear axes inorder to implement a multidimensional movement.
fast ... compact ... low cost
Many infeed movements require cost-effective linear axes that focus on pure adustment tasks
Low-cost automation with motor – ZLW eco
ZLW-0630-eco - drylin® linear axes of the low-cost automation type series.
… lightweight & low priced … incl. Motor
A modular design for easy adjustments at a cost-effectiveprice. These key messages characterise thedrylin® linear axes of the low-cost automation type series.
... direct drive ...
The SHTC is the compact version of the smallest SHT type series.
drylin® drive technology ... accessories .. drylin® E ... electrical components and control unit
… digital measuring
The proven drylin® SLW linear module in installation size 1080 can be equipped with a new digital measuring system and adapts to any requirements.
... adjustable synchronously
An ergonomic operation in limited installation space.
... Hygienic design ... manually adjustable
For applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries,igus® offers linear modules made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel according to hygienicdesign guidelines.
... directly & efficiently driven
igus® offers drylin® E lead screw motors as a standalone solution with stepper motors NEMA 11,17 and 23, with optional encoder function.
... axis / motor / axis
From now on, gantry structures will benefit from the new drylin® E drive unit with a NEMA34 stepper motor.
… easily mounted
New mounting brackets are available for fasteningdrylin® ZLW toothed belt axes made of aluminiumconstruction profiles.
DC Protect
Users benefit twice from protected DC motors. Thehousing protects from dirt and contains a compatiblejack for a fail-safe connection
... Control it remotely
A lubricant free linear axis, configured ready-to-installwith drylin® stepper and DC motors. As a single axisor in the gantry structure ... until now.
robolink®
robolink® … joint-construction-kit
robolink® News and line extentions 2015
Low-cost automation robolink® D articulated arms
robolink® D
igus® offers mechanical components for automationsolutions, e.g. for articulated robotic arms.
robolink® D robot joint
robolink® D robot joint with two PRT slewing ring bearings
robolink® D robot joint withdirect drive
The articulated joints can be ordered with or withoutmotor. We currently offer igus® stepper motors asstandard.
WAGO-control
In cooperation with WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co.KG, a Germany-based manufacturer of automation and interconnection products, a solution for controlling the robolink® system is available.
robolonk® articulated arm
robolink® 4 DOF articulated arm and electric gripper as auxiliary arm for wheelchair patients with reduced mobility. Individually configurable.
Underwater robot
This diving robot was developed by our customer Habib Nasri from the Leibnitz University of Hannover. He received his doctorate in the subject "gesture control" at the IPEG Institute.
dry-tech® ... ... Services
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