Igus Expands Its Online Forum, Tech Talk, With Design Tips About Triflex R Multi-Axis Energy Chains
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - October 31, 2007 - Igus® Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain® cable carriers, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, today announced the debut of Tech Talk: Triflex® R Multi-Axis Energy Chains, a newly created forum on the company's website. Tech Talk: Triflex R offers design guidance and tips on using Triflex R multi-axis Energy Chains and launches on the heels of Tech Talk: DryLin® Linear Bearings, which was unveiled on igus' website earlier this year.
The first Tech Talk: Triflex R installment-Why Protect Cables and Hoses on Multi-Axis Robots?-discusses the fundamental movements of a six-axis robot and the potential problems that can be avoided by guiding and protecting cables with Triflex R. Wayne Murphy, Triflex R product manager for igus, offers his product expertise on the website.
"After the inception of Tech Talk: DryLin Linear Bearings, I was eager to start a product forum of my own," said Murphy. "Through the Triflex R forum, I will be able to discuss relevant topics relating to cable management for six-axis robots, while providing valuable tips which readers can access at any time. I also relish the thought of speaking with any engineers or design experts whose interests about Triflex R have been sparked by a Tech Talk installment."
To read the first installment of Tech Talk: Triflex R, visit igus.com/techtalk/triflex. To read the current and past installments of Tech Talk: DryLin Linear Bearings, go to igus.com/techtalk. Additional installments of both Tech Talk: DryLin and Tech Talk: Triflex R will be added periodically and will address a wide range of cable carrier and bearing topics.
About igus
Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings. For more information, contact igus at (800) 521-2747 or visit www.igus.com.
