News and Line Extensions 2011

e-chain®, chainflex® and readychain®

Allround e-chain®

The E4.1 system was consistently developed further, thereby adopting the proven E2/000 series and combining it with the benefits of the E4 series.

Allround e-chain®    

Allround e-tubes

The closed design of the E4.1 light series has been specially developed for use in machine tools.

Allround e-tubes    

E4.1 tube with aluminium cover

By request: a new look introduced during the EMO – E4.1 tube with aluminium cover

E4.1 tube with aluminium cover    

Enclosed KMA bracket elements

With this innovation the last “gap“ has been closed for applications in the work area of machine tools.

Enclosed KMA bracket elements    

Roll clip for hoses

A new roll clip has been developed to reduce abrasion on stiff or high pressure hoses.

Roll clip for hoses    

Allround mounting bracket

A further development for the highly dynamic energy chain of the E3 series.

Allround mounting bracket    

C-Chain

New perspectives and opportuinities for conveyors and handling equipment. Energy, data, pneumatics and fluids in one module kit for e-chainsystems®

C-Chain    

2nd generation E6

After 10 successful years as a cleanroom and “whisper“ chain, the new generation is in the starting blocks.

2nd generation E6    

Triflex® RSD and Triflex® RSP

Intelligent retraction system for multi axis robot applications apply

Triflex® RSD and Triflex® RSP    

E4.112: growth in size

The range of the igus® E4.1 program is further expanded.

E4.112: growth in size    

For large hoses - more variability

For the e.chain® standard – the igus® E2/000 system is now available as a product range with snap-open clamps for the series 2400, 2600 and 3400.

For large hoses - more variability    

TwisterBand: 7000° Rotary

Now turn on its own axis with 2 new sizes and a new interior height of 10mm.

TwisterBand: 7000° Rotary    

Rolling instead of gliding

For more than 10 years demanding applications have been successfully equipped by the rol e.chain® program.

Rolling instead of gliding    

Guidelok E2/000

By the use of smaller e.chains®, applications with signific reduced installation space can be achieved.

Guidelok E2/000    

Electronic monitoring module

The “PPDS“ (push pull force detection) systemfrom igus® monitors the push-pull forces of the e.chains® online.

Electronic monitoring module    

RX-tube new inner hight

Problem solver for energy supply systems in the areas with chips – new size RX32 available

RX-tube new inner hight    

E2 micro 074/094

The smaller sister of the popular e.chain® series 14

E2 micro 074/094    

guidelok slimline „F“

Safe vertical guidance for e.chains® in high-speed rack feeders.

guidelok slimline „F“    

micro FLIZZ®

Small e.chain® in profile: Master long travels with the smallest of e.chains® – without any interruptions.

micro FLIZZ®    

E4/light - new inner height

Proven E4/light system with new interior heights.

E4/light - new inner height    

E4-tubes with new widths

Series R4.80 and R608 with new width available as of now.

E4-tubes with new widths    

E4.1 with new width

Series E4.32 and E4.42 with new width available as of now.

E4.1 with new width    

Chainfix strain relief

igus® strain relief separators with integrated strain relief teeth.

Chainfix strain relief    

Triflex® R: B version

New: Now 3 further sizes with the advanced ball and socket connection now uses an additional lock for even higher stability.

Triflex® R: B version    

Heat protective hose and Resistant shield

Heat protective and Wear-resistant shield for retrofit.

Heat protective hose and Resistant shield    

World Premiere: air. chain - the “self-running e.chain®“

Available for courageous and experimental customers, possibly also for „beta testers“.

World Premiere: air. chain - the “self-running e.chain®“    

Assembly tool

For almost every E2/000-e.chain® available. Quick opening with assembly tools.

Assembly tool    

pikchain®

pikchain – New machine element for machine builders and automation

pikchain®    

guidefast: Complete tool box package for indoor cranes:

Trough for fast and easyassembly to the side of standard indoor crane girders

guidefast: Complete tool box package for indoor cranes:    

ATEX and ESD information

igus® material for applications involving ESD (electrostatic discharge) and ATEX.

ATEX and ESD information    

Installation service

Ensure a faultless installation, avoid downtimes and additional costs ...

Installation service    

Expert system for long travels

Energy supply for long travels from 10 to 60 m.

Expert system for long travels    

e-chain® express selection

Product finder and configurator for Energy Chains® up to 13 m travel.

e-chain® express selection    

QuickRobot - Robot equipment aid

Find complete equipment with cable guidance systems for various robot models.

QuickRobot - Robot equipment aid    

CF240.PUR data cables

The cost-efficient PUR data cable for the e.chain® in machine tool making with optimized media resistance and UL-CSA approval.

CF240.PUR data cables    

igus® Connectors - Yamaichi Y-CONKIT

Extension of our successful igus® connector program with the Yamaichi conncector kits.

igus® Connectors - Yamaichi Y-CONKIT    

CF211 PVC data cable

After an extensive series of tests and optimizations the bending radius could be reduced from the previous 10 x d to 7.5 x d.

CF211 PVC data cable    

CF11 TPE data cable

After an extensive series of tests and optimizations the bending radius could be reduced from the previous 10 x d to 6,8 x d.

CF11 TPE data cable    

CF THERMO

Chainflex® PUR thermal compensation cable for continuous movemnent

CF THERMO    

Chainflex® USB 3.0 cable

A new USB 3.0 cable for the new USB standard developed.

Chainflex® USB 3.0 cable    

CF ROBOT

Torsionable cables for robots available from stock

CF ROBOT    

CF77.UL.D control cables

The cable series presented in 2008 is qualified for the robot sector after extensive testing.

CF77.UL.D control cables    

ProfiNet

Another expansion of the cost-effective bus program by another industrial bus.

ProfiNet    

Sensor/actuator distributors

To connect sensor/actuator distributors (5 x d) connector cable M23.

Sensor/actuator distributors    

New assembled cables

igus® again expanded the readycable® program and now offers 1600 harnessed drive cables.

New assembled cables    

QuickPin 2.0 connector-cable configurator

In only 3 minutes select from over 950 Chainflex® cables and 3000 connector components, configure cable online, order directly.

QuickPin 2.0 connector-cable configurator    

Polymer bearings - iglidur®, igubal®, DryLin® and xiros®

iglidur® goes green

Based on 54 % renewable resources, technologically this new material also meets high requirements.

iglidur® goes green    

Extreme loads bearing

Where previous iglidur® bearing solutions in the extreme load range end, the iglidur® Q2 goes one better.

Extreme loads bearing    

high chemical resistance

Usable up to +250 °C, extreme media-resistant even in cleaning processes with hydrogen peroxide.

high chemical resistance    

detectable bearings

In the rarest of cases broken pieces of the bearings can be detected in the production line.

detectable bearings    

Polysorb disc spring

The new polysorb option, when high spring forces and extreme media resistance are required.

Polysorb disc spring    

Stock bars made from iglidur® J350

An outstanding material for rotating applications and for high temperatures.

Stock bars made from iglidur® J350    

FDA-conform stock bars

A very universal material for use in the area of food and pharmaceutical industries.

FDA-conform stock bars    

iglidur® A180 - Stock bars

iglidur® materials as round material or as mechanically ready-machined special components in 3 to 5 days.

iglidur® A180 - Stock bars    

Axial joint removable

Cost-efficient connection, many combination potentials.

Axial joint removable    

Pillow block bearing with large diameter

With the well-known features like self-aligning and maintenance-free, a large pillow block bearing is now available to users.

Pillow block bearing with large diameter    

pressfit spherical bearing “low cost“

With this version of pressfit spherical bearings of the dimension series E we offer an alternative to our standard with the same technically characteristics.

pressfit spherical bearing “low cost“    

Metal detectable igubal® components

igubal® spherical bearings can be found quickly in case of misuse or crash of the system through metal detectable material.

Metal detectable igubal® components    

drylin® RJUMP Splitted housing

Full-plastic pedestal bearings from high-performance plastics combined with the proven iglidur® J sliding films.

drylin® RJUMP Splitted housing    

Splitted leadscrew nut

The drylin® TR leadscrew nuts are lubrication-free and manufactured from iglidur® J.

Splitted leadscrew nut    

drylin® with ball bearings

DryLin® linear table with ball bearing spindle

drylin® with ball bearings    

Heavy duty - V-drive WT-4

DryLin® SHT-WT V-drives offer highest flexibility for positioning

Heavy duty - V-drive WT-4    

drylin® E Motors

The consistant development of the toolbox and system concept of the lubrication-free drylin® drive technology.

drylin® E Motors    

DryLin® E NEMA 23XL

stepper motor drylin® E NEMA 23XXL

DryLin® E NEMA 23XL    

drylin® E NEMA 34

Stepper motor drylin® E NEMA 34

drylin® E NEMA 34    

Connector cables for motors

The ideal complementation to the drylin® E-program offers the Chainflex® connection cables.

Connector cables for motors    

Position switch

Through the compact and easy assembley of the initiators the idea of the modular system the drylin® E-series will be proceeded.

Position switch    

Zero backlash screw drives

Screw drives with steep thread for quick adjustments of small loads.

Zero backlash screw drives    

drylin® TR anti-backlash nuts

drylin® TR anti-backlash nuts: additional sizes

drylin® TR anti-backlash nuts    

Belt drive axis ZLW-1660 new size

New size for belt drive axis: ZLW-1660

Belt drive axis ZLW-1660 new size    

drylin® Flexshaft

The ideal complement for drylin® spindle lift tables.

drylin® Flexshaft    

SLW - stop `n` go

This additional function for linear carriages enables the use of an unlimited number of carriages on one guide.

SLW - stop `n` go    

EasyTube inserted on one side

The new carrier flange enables the horizontal and vertical installation of the EasyTube on one side.

EasyTube inserted on one side    

EasyTube – now even lighter

The weight-optimized carriage option of the SET-25 for all cost-sensitive adjustment movements.

EasyTube – now even lighter    

Linear slide table with ball bearing leadscrew support

Linear guide and spindle absolutely lubrication-free.

Linear slide table with ball bearing leadscrew support    

Mono-Slide guide

The compact, flat carriages are machined from aluminum profiles and subsequently anodized.

Mono-Slide guide    

DryLin® N 130°

This only 27mm wide flat guide is lubrication-free and can be used up to 130°C.

DryLin® N 130°    

DryLin® N end caps

The new plastic end caps, suitable for DryLin® N rails, offer “protection against loss“ for the carriages.

DryLin® N end caps    

DryLin® W Hybrid carriage

Now roll and glide as a complete system on DryLin® W double rails.

DryLin® W Hybrid carriage    

drylin® E NEMA 17

Stepper motor drylin® E NEMA 17

drylin® E NEMA 17    

drylin® E NEMA 23

Stepper motor drylin® E NEMA 23

drylin® E NEMA 23    

SAW-actuatures specially for E-Drives

Ready-to-install linear axes with stepper motor type NEMA17 und 23.

SAW-actuatures specially for E-Drives    

drylin® E accessories

Spacer, motor flange and coupling due to the right linear tabel and motor combinations.

drylin® E accessories    

drylin® RSDJ - Slide disk

drylin® glide pads made of high-performance plastic iglidur® J available off stock.

drylin® RSDJ - Slide disk    

DryLin® W configurator for double rails

Simple and quick selection of a double rail with matching carriage.

DryLin® W configurator for double rails    

DryLin® W configurator with special parts

Simple and quick selection of a double rail with matching carriage.

DryLin® W configurator with special parts    

drylin® drive system configurator

Just enter useful application-data and compare adequate Linear Slide Tables online quickly and easily. Now including motors

drylin® drive system configurator    

Radial deep-groove ball bearings in new sizes

The cost effective xiros® B180 standard product range for temperatures up to 80°C expands by the sizes 625 and 6002.

Radial deep-groove ball bearings in new sizes    

Polymer ball transfer unit new dimensions

The xiros® ball transfer unit made of xirodur® B180 for the lubricant-free transport of sensitive products is now available in size 522.

Polymer ball transfer unit new dimensions    

Slewing ring new Dimension

From now on the xiros® slewing ring bearing is also available in the installation size 100.

Slewing ring new Dimension    

xiros® electrically conductive

xiros® F180 polymer ball bearings offer protection against electrostatic discharge.

xiros® electrically conductive    

xiros® clamping rings

xiros® clamp rings offer the possibility to install the xiros® ball casters in another orientation from the standard horizontal position.

xiros® clamping rings    

PRT accessories

PRT spacing rings for slewing ring bearings in low-priced plastic version.

PRT accessories    

PRT-01 with square flange

The smallest slewing ring bearing in size 20 is now available with square flange.

PRT-01 with square flange    

PRT-01 with clamp function

The slewing ring PRT-01-30 with head ring including clamp function for 30h7 tolerated shafts.

PRT-01 with clamp function    

PRT-HK-30 hand clamp

The PRT clamp for quick and easy fixation with friction hold is now available as well for size 30.

PRT-HK-30 hand clamp    

Slewing ring PRT-01-20

iglidur® PRT-01-20 - The Newest and smallest Member of type series 01.

Slewing ring PRT-01-20    

High temperature slewing ring bearing

The high temperature option of type series 01 is now also available in the largest size!

High temperature slewing ring bearing    

PRT-01 with seal

The insensitivity to dirt and ruggedness of the iglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings can be increased by the use of a seal.

PRT-01 with seal    

PRT with steel spur gearing

If pairing with a plastic gear wheel or a plastic steering rack is not possible.

PRT with steel spur gearing    

robolink

Drive systems for robolink

tensible robolink drive wheel

Drive systems for robolink    

Clamping tool

Clamping tool for easy rope tension

Clamping tool    

Drive unit with 5 DOF articulated arm

robolink drive unit for a 5 DOF articulated arm

Drive unit with 5 DOF articulated arm    

Joint with 180° oscillating angle

New version of the RL-50 , joint with changed operating area of the oscillating movement.

Joint with 180° oscillating angle    

Articulated arm

Articulated arm with 4 degrees of freedom

Articulated arm    

robolink connecting tubes

robolink connecting tubes d26

robolink connecting tubes    

robolink fastening technology

Fastening technology for robolink

robolink fastening technology    

robolink® draw-wire technology

Draw-wire technology for robolink

robolink® draw-wire technology    

Bowden cable

Tear-resistant drive rope (3800 N) with Dyneema® rope.

Bowden cable    

Drive wheel

Drive systems for robolink

Drive wheel    

Pulley

Draw-wire technology for robolink

Pulley    

Drive unit

Drive unit for a 4-axis articulated arm

Drive unit    

Award-winning igus® designs

"Design Oscars" for igus® products in the category "Industry Design"

Award-winning igus® designs    

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