Innovations and line extensions 2015

We invite you to take a tour of the igus® booth at the Hannover Messe and provide you with the brand new highlights, with which you can reduce costs and improve technology.

You can find an overview of all new products and range extensions on this page.

Fair round tour with Artur Peplinski, Leader International Group Development & Marketing

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e-chain® - corrugated tube ideas - innovative energy chain

Robotic solutions - increase service life - reduce assembly time

e-chains® - moving in all directions, guiding all energies and media

e-chains® - for long travels - in the chemicals industry, automatic coupling, from the modular kit

e-chains® - for fast, safe, and low-cost vertical movement

e-chains® - for guide ultra-small capillary tubes or monitor your system

e-chains® - accessories - reduce assembly time

e\e-chains® - online

chainflex® - cables - tested & lasts

ReadyChain & ReadyCable - Ready-to-install energy supply systems and harnessed cables

iglide® materials – for general purpose

iglide® PRT - slewing ring bearings - maintenance free

iglide® - bar stocks – design freedom

iglide® - Tribo-Tape – design freedom

iglide® - Tribo-Filament for 3D printing

igubal® - spherical bearings – self-aligning

xiros® - polymer ball bearings

drylin® linear technology - Carbon - light weight

drylin® linear technology - lubricant free, curved, with clamps

drylin® linear technology - hybrid bearings – roll and slide

drylin® lead screw technology - self-lubricating, efficient, 5 materials available

drylin® drive technology - lubricant and maintenance free, manual and electrical - drylin® E

drylin® drive technology - accessories drylin® E, electrical components and control unit

robolink®, joint-construction-kit

7th manus® competition for plastic plain bearing applications

e-chain®

e-chain® ... corrugated tube ideas … innovative energy chain

e-skin: Ultra-light energy supply

e-ribs

The reinforcement for existing corrugated tube systems - e-ribs

e-ribs

Robotic solutions … increase service life ... reduce assembly time

e-chains® ... moving in all directions, guiding all energies and media ... more compact, up to 50 m, more stable

… for travels up to 2000 mm … compact ...

igus® cable reel without a slip ring -now in a new compact design

… for travels up to 2000 mm … compact ...

e-spool® power 25

The motor-driven e-spool® for long extension lengths up to 82 ft (164 ft is possible).

e-spool® power 25

twisterband HD

Rotary movements in small spaces – Now even more stable

twisterband HD

e-chains® ... for long travels ... in the chemicals industry, automatic coupling, from the modular kit

Quiet, fast, low wear, durable …

Reduce drive power for moving energy chains - with the E4.1 standard kit – E4.1 Rol e-chain®

Quiet, fast, low wear, durable …

guidelite Plus

Made from 100% plastic, therefore light and low cost. Media and chemical resistant plus corrosion free. Very quick and easy to assemble.

guidelite Plus

Rise protection, easy to retro-fit

Rise protection, easy to retro-fit when guiding e-chains® on very long travels or in case of highest push/pull forces the igus® rise protection gives you more security.

Rise protection, easy to retro-fit

Crane girder trough module in more widths

igus® guidefast: guide trough for quick and easy assembly on standard indoor crane girders

Crane girder trough module in more widths

autoglide 2700.07 and . 10

autoglide – self-guiding e-chains® without trough in more widths

autoglide 2700.07 and . 10

… 30% less weight, 10Gbits, RTG coupling.

The system combines uninterrupted high-speed secure data transmission (maximum data rate 10Gbit),with FOC. Suitable for HD video transmissions and travel lengths of 2625 ft and more.

… 30% less weight, 10Gbits, RTG coupling.

e-chains® … for fast, safe, and low-cost vertical movement

... held by magnets ...

For long, vertical hanging applications where the use of a guide trough is not possible for space reasons.

... held by magnets ...

e-chains® ... for universal, clean and dirty environments …

... light, dynamic, dust proof …

A new member of the E4.1 Light family with integrated dust seal and 64 mm inner height – E4.64L

... light, dynamic, dust proof …

4240AX

Special e-chain® for applications with fine dust

4240AX

... light, dynamic ... new widths.

Light, highly dynamic, cost-effective- new E4.1 Light size: E4.31L

... light, dynamic ... new widths.

… new widths.

Available in three sizes as energy-tube with new design

… new widths.

System E6.1 – cleanroom suitable

System E6.1 – quiet running and cleanroom suitable e-chains® in new sizes

System E6.1 – cleanroom suitable

e-chains® ... for "special" … guide ultra-small capillarytubes or monitor your system

e-cord micro

e-cord micro — now parallel guiding of two

e-cord micro

… damped e-chain®.

For applications with maximum vibration loads

… damped e-chain®.

EMA

The EMA system is an electronic diagnostic tool

EMA

e-chains® ... accessories ... reduce assembly time

divisible separators

To fill the e-chains® more easily and more effectively,

divisible separators

48.Z, 48.ZT

Strain relief separators can be quickly

48.Z, 48.ZT

e-chains® … online

Rotary motion with Multi Rotation Module (MRM) system

Circular motions with multi-rotation module system (MRM) – Configure and generate rotary motions with MRM in 3D-CAD

Rotary motion with Multi Rotation Module (MRM) system

chainflex® cables

chainflex® ... cables – tested & lasts

UL-verified 4 year guarantee

chainflex® tested, tested, tested and tested.

chainflex® are the special cables for energy chain systems – tested, tested, tested and tested.

chainflex® tested, tested, tested and tested.

FOC with Offshore approval

Gradient glass-fibre FOC for heavy duty use PUR outer jacket Metal-free

FOC with Offshore approval

… control cables … large cross-sections

For medium duty applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications

… control cables … large cross-sections

… chainflex® M PVC control cables

For flexing applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications

… chainflex® M PVC control cables

For flexing applications Without influence of oil Preferably indoor applications

… chainflex® M PVC control cables

ReadyChain ... ReadyCable

ReadyChain ... ReadyCable ... Ready-to-install energy supply systems and harnessed cables …

… 8- and 12-pin in a confined space

Now from catalog: ready-to-connect actuator/sensor cables .

… 8- and 12-pin in a confined space

... DVI to HDMI ...

Harnessed cables for video transmissions in e-chains® applications

... DVI to HDMI ...

… robust RJ-45

Secure grip and protection now also for RJ-45 connectors.

… robust RJ-45

... new Standard ...

Flexible use, for example, as a network plug connector (615 series), for hybrid cables…

... new Standard ...

… World’s first …

World’s first, developed for e-chains®: Now USB 3.0 Micro Type A also available as ReadyCable.

… World’s first …

...DRIVE-CLiQ for e-chains®..

Expanding the range to include assembled DRIVE-CLiQ cables for e-chains®

...DRIVE-CLiQ for e-chains®..

... 400 x new.

Now choose from 7 quality levels and over 3200 drive cables with guaranteed service life

... 400 x new.

readychain® rolling rack

Easy unrolling of harnessed e-chains®

readychain® rolling rack

iglide®

iglide® materials – for general purpose

iglide® 17 Standard Bearing Materials

… good to shafts … in case of heavy duty

iglide® Q290 shows outstanding service life in agricultural and similar heavy duty applications, especially on frequently encountered "soft" shafts (e.g. galvanized).

… good to shafts … in case of heavy duty

... large and hot ... from stock

Extension of the standard range of high-tech problem solver iglide® T500 for high temperature and media resistance.

... large and hot ... from stock

Tribo coating … custom

Is it the beginning of new possibilities? The requirements for the tribo-coating of metallic components are as varied as the sliding partner.

Tribo coating … custom

Custom iglide® injection molded parts

Besides a large standard range of standard plain bearings, there are bearing solutions customized for each individual case with added value. igus® provides you both - from one source!

Custom iglide® injection molded parts

... iglide® housing block ... one for all

The universal height-adjustable housing block for all iglide® materials is easy to install and for flexible use.

... iglide® housing block ... one for all

iglide® PRT

iglide® slewing ring bearings – maintenance free

… with clamp lever …

The new alternative to the terminal block with Allen screw allows the clamping of the PRT's with a handle.

… with clamp lever …

motorised …

The robolink® D articulated joints are motor-driveniglidur® PRT slewing ring bearings in a plastic housing.The main component is a worm gear.

motorised …

iglide® bar stock

iglide® … … bar stocks – design freedom

Dampening …

iglide® M250 bar stock for applications that demand a bearing material with excellent vibration dampening properties.

Dampening …

... wide variety ...

The fast-and-slow-motion specialist iglide® J is available as tube in three diameters.

... wide variety ...

iglide® ... Tribo-Tape – design freedom

… desired Design

As a specially tailored, by-the-meter product or freely designed prefabricated parts: We produce your required product in the required width with iglide® Tribo-Tape.

… desired Design

highly wear-resistant... from the roll ...

The new highly wear-resistant iglide® Tribo-Tape made of the iglide® V400 material with stands the upper long-term application temperatures of +392 °F and is extremely resistant to media.

highly wear-resistant... from the roll ...

iglide® ... Tribo-Filament for 3D printing

igubal®

igubal® … spherical bearings – self-aligning

… easy clipping …

Quick and easy to install - the self-aligning igubal® spherical bearings for easy clipping into sheet metal.

… easy clipping …

With angle compensation

Thrust piece or connecting element between actuator and workpiece for decoupling and/or balancing edge loads

With angle compensation

Dampening bushes

… crimping & removable ...

Easy to assemble and disassemble

… crimping & removable ...

… new sizes of pressfit spherical balls …

Pressfit spherical bearings with spherical balls made of iglide® J

… new sizes of pressfit spherical balls …

The second generation of our igubal® pressfit spherical bearings of dimensional series K was supplemented by the dimension 08.

… new sizes of pressfit spherical balls …

xiros®

xiros® ... polymer ball bearings

...simply screw

Fast and easy to install in many standard tubes.

...simply screw

drylin®

drylin® linear technology ... Carbon … light weight

the lightest linear guide in the world …*

Everything in plastic now also applies to the drylin® W linear system in size 06.

the lightest linear guide in the world …*

Self-lubricating … 100 % metal free

The combination of tribologically optimised drylin®W linear guide made of carbon with dry-tech polymers in the carriage and deflection make the toothed belt axis ZLW-0630-P the first completely metal free toothed belt axis

Self-lubricating … 100 % metal free

drylin® linear technology … self-lubricating … curved … with clamps

drylin® curved linear guides

...Quick assembly ... light weight ... Aluminium

drylin® W Tandem housing for quick assembly

...Quick assembly ... light weight ... Aluminium

...resistant in Ø25 ...

Extreme resistance combined with flexibility and resilience marks the new stainless steel drylin® W linear guide system in installation size 25.

...resistant in Ø25 ...

.. closed tightly

Suitable for drylin® W high profile rails, the new covers also offer, besides an elegant rail end, a practical protection against the ingress of dust, dirt or chips.

.. closed tightly

... easily fixed ...

In addition to the individual bearing housings made of anodized aluminium, the drylin® W product range also contains a matching manual clamp option.

... easily fixed ...

... small clamp

The hand clamping function for installation size 06 completes the scope of delivery of the drylin® W linear system.

... small clamp

… flat … clamp

Everywhere where only a small space is available, the drylin® N flat guide proves itself.

… flat … clamp

… longer service life also in INCH

With up to 8 times longer service life on steel shafts films, the liners made of the dry-tech® material iglidur®E7 are remarkable in practical use.

… longer service life also in INCH

easy two times

Self-lubricating, accurate, easy and thereby quick to install.

easy two times

… also round shaft clamping

New and unique linear housing with integrated manual clamp is available for drylin® R round shaft guides.

… also round shaft clamping

drylin® linear technology ...hybrid bearings – roll and slide

… 2 rollers + 3 sizes … rol & gliding

Extremely lightweight running due to the two diagonally applied maintenance free rollers characterizes the new generation of drylin® W hybrid bearings.

… 2 rollers + 3 sizes … rol & gliding

roll easily & clips - film jerk-free

New camera slider with double roller and clamp

roll easily & clips - film jerk-free

drylin® lead screw technology ... self-lubricating ... efficient ... 5 materials available

drylin® drive technology ... self-lubricating and maintenance free ... manual and electrical ... drylin® E

… miniature …lift ...swivel

The new drylin® lift/swivel unit is based on a toothedrack drive with coated aluminium 4 square profile

… miniature …lift ...swivel

quick delivery ...

Medicine, laboratory technology, packaging igus® delivers ready to install, pre-configured linear modules (drive: lead screw or toothed belt) from stock.

quick delivery ...

fast ... compact ... low cost

Many infeed movements require cost-effective linear axes that focus on pure adustment tasks

fast ... compact ... low cost

Low-cost automation with motor – ZLW eco

ZLW-0630-eco - drylin® linear axes of the low-cost automation type series.

Low-cost automation with motor – ZLW eco

… lightweight & low priced … incl. Motor

A modular design for easy adjustments at a cost-effective price. These key messages characterize the drylin® linear axes of the low-cost automation type series.

… lightweight & low priced … incl. Motor

... direct drive ...

The SHTC is the compact version of the smallest SHT type series.

... direct drive ...

drylin® drive technology ... accessories .. drylin® E ... electrical components and control units

… digital measuring

The proven drylin® SLW linear module in installation size 1080 can be equipped with a new digital measuring system and adapts to any requirements.

… digital measuring

... adjustable synchronously

An ergonomic operation in limited installation space.

... adjustable synchronously

... Hygienic design ... manually adjustable

For applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, igus® offers linear modules made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel according to hygienic design guidelines.

... Hygienic design ... manually adjustable

... directly & efficiently driven

igus® offers drylin® E lead screw motors as a stand alone solution with stepper motors NEMA 11,17 and 23, with optional encoder function.

... directly & efficiently driven

... axis / motor / axis

From now on, gantry structures will benefit from the new drylin® E drive unit with a NEMA 34 stepper motor.

... axis / motor / axis

… easily mounted

New mounting brackets are available for fastening drylin® ZLW toothed belt axes made of aluminium construction profiles.

… easily mounted

... Motors …

drylin®-linear axes can be immediately equipped with DC motors.

... Motors …

... Control it remotely

A self-lubricating linear axis, configured ready-to-install with drylin® stepper and DC motors. As a single axis or in the gantry structure ... until now.

... Control it remotely

robolink

robolink® … joint-construction-kit

dry-tech® ... ... Services