igus qualifies as the first provider of its halogen-free e-chain TPE cables for IPA dry-cleanroom classes 4 and 5

238 Chainflex cables receive certification for use in dry cleanrooms

The number of cleanrooms worldwide is increasing. The focus is primarily on automating the facilities to enable quick and cost-effective production. In addition to its cleanroom-compatible certified energy chains, igus has now also successfully certified its halogen-free chainflex TPE cables with th…

With iglidur I190, igus has developed a new all-rounder filament for 3D printing. This allows for the production of wear-resistant special parts such as sliding bearings with a high mechanical bending strength of 80 MPa. (Source: igus GmbH)

In the test, a printed iglidur I190 bearing was compared against additively manufactured bearings made of ABS and polyamide, as well as turned and injection-molded bearings made of POM and nylon. The result: The printed igus bearing was up to 50 times more wear-resistant than the bearings made of standard plastics. (Source: igus GmbH)

23.02.2021

Easily processable FDM filament iglidur I190 ensures rapid production of high-strength wear parts

Easily print stable and wear-resistant components yourself with new igus tribo filament

To produce wear parts in special dimensions quickly and cost-effectively, igus has now developed a new, easy-to-process all-rounder filament called iglidur I190. It is characterized by a high mechanical bending strength of 80 MPa. The tribologically optimized material is lubrication- and maintenance…

igus expands the management team. L to R: Michael Blass, Gerhard Baus, Frank Blase, Tobias Vogel, and Artur Peplinski. (Source: igus GmbH)

13.11.2020

The Motion Plastics specialist reorganizes management according to products and important future projects

Be future-proof, stay innovative: igus expands management

The ongoing digitalization, a high level of product innovation, fast delivery times worldwide, and a sustainable circular economy – just some of the future projects that igus is advancing further this year. To handle this multitude of tasks, the company is now expanding its management team. Customer…

24.08.2020

igus expands ISO Class 1 energy chain series with single-chamber solution and support chain for longer free spans

Modular, flat, and quickly assembled: e-skin flat single pods for cleanrooms

To run cables compactly and almost particle-free in cleanroom environments, igus developed the e-skin flat. To enable users to assemble the energy chain even faster and easily exchange cables, igus now also offers the e-skin flat as a "single pod". This allows the user to define the number of chambe…

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