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Improve technology and reduce costs
For years the igus® motto has been "plastics for longer life®". By this we mean the production of innovative plastic products which reduce maintenance work, achieve technical improvements, at the same time as reducing costs and increasing service life, everything delivered immediately from stock.
Our customers were able to improve the technology and reduce costs in more than 590 applications.
Some examples:
Some examples:
The E-ChainSystems® today clearly contribute toward reliability, as system downtimes, for example through cable breaks, are reduced to zero.
Cables defy heat, sun, rain and snow
Previously used cables from a competitor had failed; since then the temperature-resistant Chainflex® cables are used; the larger-than-life size LED screen in Dallas functions in any weather.
Rough environment, high speed
Even in particularly aggressive ambient conditions like in this high speed machining center, energy supply systems prove their reliability.
Costs saved, machine
availability increased
As iglidur® plain bearings have a long service life, and in addition need not be lubricated and costs only a fraction compared to conventional bearings, 90% of the costs could be saved.
More than Euro 10,000 saved each year
The previously used bearings were blocked and the shafts used to break. The lubricant-free igubal® flange bearings used instead have been operating since May 2007 without failure. This saved Euro 2,440 in repair costs and Euro 8,400 in machine stoppages each year.
Trouble-free operation instead of shaft destruction
Due to the dirt accumulation in the ball bearings, the balls were blocked and the shafts were destroyed. The concrete cutting machine has now run for over three years entirely free of troubles despite the extremely heavy-duty operation.
Weighing technology
igus® weighing technology products in the packaging industry
Transducers
Billets of fibrous material travelling on a conveyor system had to have a known load applied to them and the resultant thickness measured to an accuracy of 0.1mm...
Measuring equipment
The igubal® ball heads are particularly well-suited for this requirement. They do not indicate any notable clearance even after about 15 million operation cycles.
Angular sensor in printing machines
By the use of igus® plain bearings, no notable clearance or abrasion was recognizable even after a long service life.
Toothbrush testing machine
Toothbrush testing machine runs with exceptionally low noise by the application of polymer plain bearings.
Micro-diascope
Besides, there were substantial quality limitations with regard to the large clearance in the ball guide. With the igus® low profile guide system, this problem was ideally solved at a low price.
Ultrasonic test facility
The main requirements of this application are: High dynamic accuracy, low weight with high stiffening and high availability in 3-shift operation.
Testing device
Testing devices for sintered parts: A lubricant-free linear guide (liquid pollution) should be guaranteed.
Seat cover testing machine
Reduction of maintenance rate through polymer plain bearings in seat cover testing machine.
Dummy robot
A very high acceleration provided an enormouschallenge for the design engineers of this robot.
Measuring system for extruder
Measuring and regulating system in the area of blown film extrusion
Component test / Measuring technology
In this testing station, the eddy current crack detection of components for the automotive industry is conducted with the application of DryLin® T.
Inspection optics
DryLin® T in inspection optics for trouble-free examination of concealed solder joints in components.
Testing and sorting machine
The removal unit is moved along the X-Y axis using the space-saving and cost-saving DryLin® N flat guide.
Displacement measurement sensor
No maintenance, no corrosion and the igubal® rod end bearings, painted in the housing color of the sensor, additionally form one unit with the cylinder
Measuring system for extruder
Instrumentation and control system in blown film extrusion.
High-speed thermal shakers for standard specimen containers in the laboratory
Hot and quick
Calibration bench
This bench is used to calibrate inertia sensors which are used for inspecting pipelines, for example.
Flume
This 10 metre flume is used to observe sediment deposits under numerous ambient conditions.
Test rig for solar systems
This test rig was able to be built thanks to the use of igus® E-Chains®.
Indexing table
This indexing table is used to test metal balls for cracks and dimensional accuracy. xiros® polymer ball bearings are used here as wheels for the ball trolleys.
Wet film thickness gage
This precision tester for accurate and rapid measurement of all liquid paint, coatings, oil coatings and adhesives is equipped with a durable and solvent resistant xiros® B180 ball bearing.
Inspection robot 2
By using iglidur® W300 plain bearings, reliability can be increased. The previously used ball bearings had to be oiled regularly, which is not the case with iglidur® bearings.
For welding joints
This small vehicle adheres firmly to surfaces with its magnetic wheels, to inspect welding joints.
Weighing system
Any movement that is to be performed here must be lubrication-free, executed free of wear and, if wear does occur, it must be free of heavy metals, etc., that could give distorted results in the chemical analysis.
Seam recognition sensor
This machine weaves and prints terry cloth hand towels.
Analysis device
This application from the field of medicine is an analysis device that helps to diagnose different types of cancer at an early stage.
Drilling resistance gauge
This device measures the drilling resistance of a needle penetrating wood at high rotational speed.
Mould tester
Since water is used, the linear guide must be able to work dependably under water.
Testing equipment for trains
Trains are tested for their electro-magnetic compatibility in a shielded hall here.
Laboratory instrument
The special device needed to be as economical as possible in its construction, and the individual components as maintenance-free and durable as possible.
Solar cleaning robot
For solar systems to retain their entire performance capacity, they have to be cleaned at regular intervals, particularly in sandy regions.
Pagepulltester
This pagepulltester is a high-precision measuring instrument for the bookbinding industry.
Crash test facility
E4 energy chain system® in a crash test carriage with an acceleration up to 784 m/s² and speed of 22 m/s.
Laser marking unit
Among other things, the weight of this laser marking unit could be halved by the use of drylin®.
Lab equipment for liquid handling
Freedom from lubrication and cleanroom compatibility can be ensured with the maintenance-free steep thread nuts.
Research camera
This camera is used to examine the behavior of solids suspended in liquids.
Collision Avoidance
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These applications test systems that will make driving cars safer.
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Inspection robot
Light-weight and mobile robot to inspect pipes on inclines and declines.
Optical measuring device
Precise motions within the smallest spaces without electro-magnetic interference.
Control station
Adjustments tailored to each operator permit ergonomic work processes.
Book scanner
A book scanner to digitize cultural heritage uses lubricant-free drylin® trapezoidal lead screw nuts.
Test equipment
Robot energy chain Triflex® R in test equipment for the pharmaceutical industry.
Visual inspection of small components
For the electrical adjustment of lighting units, Gefra uses complete linear drive units from the drylin® product range.
xiros® single animal livestock scale
xiros® thrust race in a steerable wheel of a mobile hog livestock scale.
Test system
This test system is used in bottling plants and checks whether only bottles of the same size are on the conveyor belt.
Movable touchscreen
This movable touchscreen system has been developed for quality checks in the company’s factories.
Test robot
This robot is called “Porton Man” and tests protective clothing for the British military.
Handling and contacting module
This handling and contacting module is used for the automatic electrical measurement of individual boards in the temperature testing cabinet.
Drilling system
This drilling system is used in a robot that takes soil samples in wetland.
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