igus® test laboratory - Applications with high number of cycles, speeds and accelerations in demanding environmental conditions require tested and proven, sure-to-function systems especially for energy chains and cables, as well as polymer plain bearings and linear systems. igus® regularly conducts tests at its own laboratory under realistic conditions. Every year, we conduct more than 2000 tests on E-Chains® and cables, and over 5000 tests on slide bearings. The focal points of our tests are push-pull forces, friction, wear, driving forces and abrasion under widely varying conditions and speeds. Influential factors like soiling, weathering, cold and impact are examined.
You can rely on the igus® quality
Quality from the igus® experimental laboratory:
Our laboratory is at your disposal, we are happy to do an individual trial according to your specifications.
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Examples of test certificates and seals of approval for igus® products
igus® quality is proven. In conformity with ISO 9001:2008 standards - the implementation of which is regularly assessed and certified - igus® has been operating a quality management system for many years.
Here you can find some examples of our certificates and seals of approval. More are available on request.
DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
igus® is certified in the area of energy chains®* with cables and assembly as well as plastic plain bearings according to DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2008.
ISO/TS 16949 : 2009
igus® is certified in the area of energy chains® with cables and assembly as well as plastic plain bearings according to ISO/TS 16949 : 2009.
BfR
iglidur® A 290 is harmless in contact with food materials as per BfR (formerly BgVV) recommendation.
RoHS
The iglidur® and igumid materials are tested for their constituents in accordance with 2002/95/EC (RoHS).
DESINA - Distributed and Standardized Installation Technology
Chainflex® cables are manufactured according to the recommendation of the German Machine Tool Builders-
Association (VDW) for the standardization of components, interfaces and connecting systems.
DIN EN 682 - Gas resistance
iglidur® G and iglidur® H2, following DIN EN 682, are resistant against gas and liquid hydrocarbons. iglidur® G fulfills the requirements of "major and minor sealings for the cold and hot water area" (only applicable to special type iglidur® G KTW).
IPA clean room
Numerous igus® products have been granted the best possible classification - ISO Class 1 - by the IPA Fraunhofer Institute.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval
The materials of iglidur® A200 and iglidur® A500 have the approval of the United States health authority, FDA.
ESD- & ATEX applications
The material igumid ESD in gray color has been offering safety in explosion control and against electrostatic charge since June 2002.
TÜV checks types
The construction type of igus® E-Chain® and E-Tubes are checked by TÜV.
if Design Award
Since 1987, 26 igus® products have been honored with the if Design Award.
red dot design award
In 2006, DryLin® SHTS won the red dot design award.
ESD/ATEX
igus® E-Chain® made of igumid ESD conform to, according to PTB (Physikalisch-Technischer Bundesanstalt), the classification EX II 2 GD as per ATEX-RL 94/9/EG.
INTERBUS
Chainflex® cables are manufactured according to international standards.
TÜV noise test
igus® E-ChainSystem® is convincingly low noise. In the TÜV acoustic lab and at the igus® GmbH, various energy supply systems were compared.
UL material approval
All igumid materials for E-Chain® and E-Tubes have a UL material approval.
VDE
Approval of the Verband deutscher Elektrotechniker
CSA
Approval of the Canadian Standard Association.
CEI
Approval of the Commission Electrotechnique Internationale.
CE
Approval of the Customer Equity
Supplier of the year
Number one position for the igus® GmbH. Supplier of the year 2004 at ThyssenKrupp MetalCutting.
Certificate for the promotion
of young talents
of young talents
For its sustained dedication to training, igus® was awarded the certificate for the promotion of young talents by the German Federal Employment Agency in 2006.
Accredited training company
The German Chamber of Commerce adjudges igus® as a recognized training organization with "outstanding achievements in vocational training".
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