Use one of our many online tools to configure your product as you need it. Reduce your process costs with online tools and many other useful online services. Should you need support using these, we will gladly provide you with telephone support.
the-chain: Online Tools
Simple on-line configuration:
Video example of a the-chain® online tool
For e-chainsystem®
Expert in system design and calculation
for travels up to 100 mthe-chain: Productfinder
for all kinds of movements
In the e-chains® expert, just enter your application and environment parameters of your application. The expert will suggest appropriate solutions.
A broad range of options is narrowed down to a "handful" of matching energy supply systems with two to six entries. Simple. Reliable. Fast.
Expert in system design and calculation
for travel distances up to 60 m, glidingProduct finder for energy chains®
for short travel distances up to 13 m, unsupported
e-chains® expert for completely assembled ready-to-install e-chainsystems® for medium travels from 10 to 60 m with gliding applications, with optional installation service
A broad range of options is narrowed down to a "handful" of matching energy supply systems with two to six entries. Simple. Reliable. Fast.
Interior separation configurator for e-chains®
with automatic filling of the e-chain®Service life calculator for e-chains®
for gliding and unsupported applications
Filling now also automatic Quick and easy filling of e-chains®, with parts list, 3D CAD download, save …
A broad range of options is narrowed down to a "handful" of matching energy supply systems with two to six entries. Simple. Reliable. Fast.
Product finder for energy chains®
Find & CompareConfigurator for robotic equipment
Selection of robot types according to manufacturer
e-chains® configurator for robotic equipment - with a simple selection of the robot type up to complete e-chainsystem®.
CAD configurator for circular motion
Circular motion energy chains®CAD configurator for twisterchain®
Spiral e-chains®
for chainflex® cables
Productfinder for chainflex® cables
inquire or orderCustom cable configurator
Custom chainflex® cables starting at 300 m
The product finder gives you a quick overview of all eligible chainflex® cables specifically for your application.
Using this tool, custom chainflex® cables can be ordered on the spot within 3 minutes at the daily prices starting at 300 m, and shipped within 3 weeks.
Service life predictor for cables
chainflex® life calculationCopper surcharge calculator for cables
with real time calculation
The parameters of travel, bending radius and acceleration will give you the service life of the chainflex® cable.
e-chainsystems® assembled for readychain®
Product finder for drive cables
In accordance with manufacturer standardConfigurator for cables and connectors
Select cables and connector components
Quickly and easily find harnessed drive cables in accordance with manufacturer standards on-line.
Select from more than 950 chainflex® cables and 3,500 connector components; directly order and generate ePLAN electric P8 macro.
Hose configurator
with direct display of prices and ordering possibility.
Configure your individual hose cable in few minutes and order directly online.
dry-tech : Online Tools
The appropriate configurator for each product group
igus® provides a simple method for selecting the correct dry-tech® bearing within seconds, based on the conviction that the most cost-effective solution that works is best. More than 28,000 different products are designed to fulfill this purpose.
Video example of a dry-tech® online tool
For iglidur® - plain bearings and bar stocks
Productfinder for plain bearings
Quickly find the right iglidur® materialExpert for plain bearing
Product selection and service life prediction
The iglidur® product finder shows you the right plain bearing solution especially for your application with just a few clicks. With a direct link to the online catalog with much more information and direct price display.
Entering the application parameters gives you the expected service life for iglidur® plain bearings. Even simpler, faster product selection and service life prediction
Product finder for bar stocks
Material finder and required dimensionExpert for bar stock
iglidur® bar stock, computable
The product finder immediately shows you the iglidur® bar stock best suited for your requirements.
Find the best solution for stock bars with accurate service life calculation.
Product finder for piston rings
Choice of material and individual dimensionsProduct finder for special parts
iglidur® bar stock, computable
Expert for slewing ring bearings
Quickly find the right solution
With just a few clicks, the iglidur® PRT expert picks up the slewing ring bearing suitable for your application and calculates the expected service life.
for igubal® self aligning bearings
Product finder for spherical bearings
Quickly find the right igubal® spherical bearingService life predictor for spherical bearings
Service life prediction of igubal® spherical bearings
The igubal® product finder shows you the right spherical bearing solution especially for your application with just a few clicks.
Entering the application parameters gives you the expected service life for igubal® spherical bearings.
Configurator for coupling rods
Configure your coupling rods
Select easily and quickly among three options and supplement with your own data
For drylin® linear bearings, drive technology and lead screw units:
Expert for lead screw units
Find and calculate suitable lead screw unitsConfigurator for lead screw units
Configure required dimensions
The selection refers to various lead screw and nut materials for which the suitability for the applications and the expected service life can be calculated.
Request for lead screw nuts and lead screws quickly and easily in separate desired dimensions.
Configurator for drive system with motor
Complete drive systems can be configuredConfigurator for drive systems
Configurable drive systems
The product finder for drylin® drive systems now also gives you, in addition to the calculation of suitable linear unit, the option to calculate the associated motors including service life.
The product finder for drylin® drive systems now also predicts, in addition to the calculation of suitable linear unit, the service life.
Expert for linear plain bearings
System selection & service life calculation with CADCAD configurator for linear systems
Quickly generate complete 3D models
The product finder for drylin® drive systems now also gives you, in addition to the calculation of suitable linear unit, the option to calculate the associated motors including service life.
Create a complete system with several carriages and rails in various installation positions.
for xiros® Ball bearings
Service life predictor for plastic ball bearings
Service life prediction of polymer ball bearingsSystem solution configurator for xiros®
Configure xiros® aluminium pipe systems
With a few clicks using the xiros® expert, you will receive a statement about the estimated service life expectation of xiros® polymer bearings especially for your application
Configure an individual xiros® system solution in just 3 steps by selecting the inner and outer diameters and specifying the length.
For robolink® articulated modules for robots:
Configurator for robot joints
Configuration of the robolink® robot joint kitControl software for hardware configuration
for the control of robolink® articulated arms
Here you can enter your customized complete system of robot joints including matching tubes in the required lengths and select the desired accessories.
igus® now has a simple, intuitive control software available that facilitates programming of individual articulated arms (1-5 DOF) for a conceivable hardware configuration.
More useful tools:
3D-CAD APP
Plan igus® products for your project while on the roadWebGuide App
the television guide for technicians
Using the mobile igus® 3D-CAD app, engineers can search the igus® product catalog for components and configure these.
Quickly select the product with only a few clicks, compare it on the product page, and then buy via Quicklink directly in the igus® online shop.
More than 100,000 products available! Delivery and consultation Mon-Fri from 7am-8pm and Sat from 8am-12pm!