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the-chain: Online Tools
Simple on-line configuration:
Video example of a the-chain® online tool
For energy chain systems
Expert in system design and calculation
for travels up to 100 m (328 ft)the-chain: Product Finder
for all kinds of movements
In the e-chains® expert, just enter your application and environment parameters of your application. The expert will suggest appropriate solutions.
A broad range of options is narrowed down to a "handful" of matching energy supply systems with two to six entries. Simple. Reliable. Fast.
Expert in system design and calculation
for travel distances up to 197 feet (60 m), glidingProduct finder for energy chains
for short travel distances up to 42 feet (13 m), unsupported
energy chain expert for completely assembled ready-to-install energy chain systems for medium travels from 33 to 197 feet (10 to 60 m) with gliding applications, with optional installation service
A broad range of options is narrowed down to a "handful" of matching energy supply systems with two to six entries. Simple. Reliable. Fast.
Interior separation configurator for energy chains
with automatic filling of the e-chain®Service life calculator for energy chains
for gliding and unsupported applications
Filling now also automatic Quick and easy filling of energy chains, with parts list, 3D CAD download, save …
A broad range of options is narrowed down to a "handful" of matching energy supply systems with two to six entries. Simple. Reliable. Fast.
Product finder for energy chains
Find & CompareConfigurator for robotic equipment
Selection of robot types according to manufacturer
energy chain configurator for robotic equipment - with a simple selection of the robot type up to complete energy chain systems.
CAD configurator for circular motion
Circular motion energy chainsCAD configurator for twisterchain
Spiral energy chains
for Chainflex® cables
Product finder for chainflex® cables
inquire or orderCustom cable configurator
Custom Chainflex® cables starting a 984 ft (300 m)
The product finder gives you a quick overview of all eligible chainflex® cables specifically for your application.
Using this tool, custom chainflex® cables can be ordered on the spot within 3 minutes, with prices, starting at 984 ft (300 m), and shipped within 3 weeks.
Service life predictor for cables
Chainflex® life calculationCopper surcharge calculator for cables
with real time calculation
The parameters of travel, bending radius and acceleration will give you the service life of the chainflex® cable.
energy chain systems assembled for readychain®
Product finder for drive cables
In accordance with manufacturer standardsConfigurator for cables and connectors
Select cables and connector components
Quickly and easily find harnessed drive cables in accordance with manufacturer standards on-line.
Select from more than 950 chainflex® cables and 3,500 connector components; directly order and generate ePLAN electric P8 macro.
Hose configurator
with direct display of prices and ordering possibility.
Configure your individual hose cable in few minutes and order directly online.
dry-tech : Online Tools
The appropriate configurator for each product group
igus® provides a simple method for selecting the correct dry-tech® bearing within seconds, based on the conviction that the most cost-effective solution that works is best. More than 28,000 different products are designed to fulfill this purpose.
Video example of a dry-tech® online tool
For iglide® - plain bearings and bar stock
Product finder for plain bearings
Quickly find the right iglide® materialExpert for plain bearings
Product selection and service life prediction
The iglide® product finder shows you the right plain bearing solution especially for your application with just a few clicks. With a direct link to the online catalog with much more information and direct price display.
Entering the application parameters gives you the expected service life for iglide® plain bearings. Even simpler, faster product selection and service life prediction
Product finder for bar stock
Material finder and required dimensionExpert for bar stock
iglide® bar stock, computable
The product finder immediately shows you the iglide® bearing best suited for your requirements.
Find the best solution for bar stock with accurate service life calculation.
Product finder for piston rings
Choice of material and individual dimensionsProduct finder for special parts
iglide® bar stock, computable
The product finder immediately shows you the iglide® bearing best suited for your requirements.
Expert for slewing ring bearings
Quickly find the right solution
With just a few clicks, the iglide® PRT expert picks up the slewing ring bearing suitable for your application and calculates the expected service life.
for iglide® self aligning bearings
Product finder for spherical bearings
Quickly find the right igubal® spherical bearingService life predictor for spherical bearings
Service life prediction of igubal® spherical bearings
The igubal® product finder shows you the right spherical bearing solution especially for your application with just a few clicks.
Entering the application parameters gives you the expected service life for igubal® spherical bearings.
Configurator for coupling rods
Configure, select and order
Select easily and quickly among three options and supplement with your own data
For DryLin® linear bearings, drive technology and lead screw units:
Service life predictor for lead screw units
Service life prediction of DryLin® lead screw unitsConfigurator for lead screw units
Configure required dimensions
The selection refers to various lead screw and nut materials for which the suitability for the applications and the expected service life can be calculated.
Request for lead screw nuts and lead screws quickly and easily in separate desired dimensions.
Configurator for drive system with motor
Complete drive systems can be configuredConfigurator for drive systems
Configurable drive systems
The product finder for drylin® drive systems now also gives you, in addition to the calculation of suitable linear unit, the option to calculate the associated motors including service life.
The product finder for drylin® drive systems now also predicts, in addition to the calculation of suitable linear unit, the service life.
Expert for linear plain bearings
System selection & service life calculation with CADCAD configurator for linear systems
Quickly generate complete 3D models
The product finder for drylin® drive systems now also gives you, in addition to the calculation of suitable linear unit, the option to calculate the associated motors including service life.
Create a complete system with several carriages and rails in various installation positions.
for xiros® Ball bearings
Service life predictor for plastic ball bearings
Calculate the lifetime of plastic ball bearings
With a few clicks using the xiros® expert, you will receive a statement about the estimated service life expectation of xiros® polymer bearings especially for your application
For robolink® articulated modules for robots:
Configurator for robot joints
Configuration of the robolink® robot joint kitControl software for hardware configuration
for the control of robolink® articulated arms
Here you can enter your customized complete system of robot joints including matching tubes in the required lengths and select the desired accessories.
igus® now has a simple, intuitive control software available that facilitates programming of individual articulated arms (1-5 DOF) for a conceivable hardware configuration.
