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"Cutting-Edge" technology: New products and highlights for the machine tool industry
Every new generation of machine tools tries to squeeze even more performance into less installation space. Components such as energy chains, cables and bearing technology must therefore become ever stronger, more durable and often space-saving. Smart sensor technology guarantees safety in this development. Monitoring the condition of individual components or recommending predictive maintenance measures also saves costs.
But a lot is also happening in the machine tool environment: Low-cost robotics enables simple and cost-effective automation, for example in the loading of machine tools. And numerous digital tools for engineers, such as the iguverse or AI-based spare parts recognition, should make it much easier to design prototypes in the future.
Efficiency and automation
"Lean manufacturing" describes the trend of using resources optimally, not wasting them and at the same time realising the greatest possible output. In short, it is about maximising efficiency or "lean production". Our energy chains are also developed according to this philosophy. With the E4QL energy chain for machine tools, for example, we have achieved the greatest possible stability while at the same time saving on materials. This has also enabled us to reduce costs.
Have a prototype sampled free of charge
Our sampling service provides you with customised advice and the design of e-chains, cables, linear drives and bearings. We will also show you our sensor technology for the machine tool 4.0.
4-year guarantee ...
... on all predictable products
We offer up to a 4-year guarantee on all our predictable products in the service life calculator.
Embossed films for machine beds
No more scraping. Request information now.
Embossed film is designed to replace the time-consuming scraping of your machine bed. Would you like to find out more? Just fill in the linked form and we will contact you with further information.
Do you already know our other films for sliding applications? Go to our liners.
Other energy chains and accessories
Ready-to-install energy chains including cables and connectors
readycable: harnessed cable with up to 36-month guarantee
E4Q e-chain® with extender crossbars: Efficient hose routing
Save 50% on costs: Tandem roller bearing for easier moving of doors.
Multi-tiewrap plate: Strain relief for cables in confined spaces
Pneumatic clamps for reliable clamping of hoses
Sustainable products
Since 2018, we have been increasingly focussing on sustainability in production and products. As a result, we now have new linear and plain bearings as well as a new energy chain made from recycled material from our own production. And our Chainge® recycling programme for end-of-life energy chains has been expanded to include an online marketplace for regranulates.
Other products
E4.1R rol e-chain with less drive energy required
Eco linear bearing: recycled adapter for liners
Lubrication-free hybrid roller bearing with double roller
Digitalisation and networking
We are working intensively on digital transformation topics. This includes our smart plastics - i.e. our products in conjunction with intelligent sensor technology, which enable condition monitoring or predictive maintenance, for example. But it also includes many services related to the topic of "enjoyneering". This includes igus metaverse, intelligent spare parts recognition and new apps such as igus GO.
smart plastics: Sensors and accessories
Condition monitoring for 3D cable guide on the robot
First contactless monitoring of energy chains
Integration of the FIELD system from Fanuc in our i.Cee app
Meet in person for advice
Free sampling
Fill out the form and we will sample your prototype free of charge. Including advice and design on your machine tool.
Virtual trade show stand
Did you miss the last trade show? On our virtual trade show stand for the machine tool industry you will find the most important products at a glance.
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