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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Chainflex Continuous-Flex Cables Provide Power on the Moon, Europa, for Students Competing in the MATE ROV Competition

Students from Miami Dade College use Chainflex on remotely operated vehicle in fourth annual event EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - November 15, 2005 - Igus-® Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain Systems-®, Chainflex continuous-flex cables and iglide-® plastic bearings, announced today that students from Miami Dade College in Florida used Chainflex continuous-flex cables on their remotely...

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Clip Bearings suit sheet metal applications.

Clip Bearings suit sheet metal applications.

Lubrication-free iglideÂ-® Clip Bearings utilize M250 material for vibration-dampening characteristics, lightweight design, and wear resistance at average loads. Side slit in clip facilitates installation. Available in inch and metric sizes, bearings can be used without lubricants in both rotational and linear movements.

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Ethernet Cables operate at low and high temperatures.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Ethernet Cables operate at low and high temperatures.

Featuring halogen-free TPE-based outer jacket, Chainflex CF14 CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables are designed for high-volume data transfer systems in constricted spaces. CAT 5 cable transfers up to 100 mbps, with .21 or .41 in. OD. CAT 6 transfers up to 250 mbps with .39 in. OD. With four twisted pairs of conductors, cables feature copper shield braided into flexible design over aluminum foil to enable...

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Cable Tubes feature snap-open hinges for access.
Fluid & Gas Flow Equipment

Cable Tubes feature snap-open hinges for access.

System E2 Energy Tubes protect cables and hoses from debris and contaminants. Fully enclosed Energy Chains are opened with snap-open hinges to facilitate repair or replacement of cables therein housed. Hinges are located on inner or outer radius of lid, depending on preference. Products are suited for machine tool or other applications where items such as wood chips, metal shavings, dirt, or dust...

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Linear Guide Systems offer flexible configurations.
Material Handling & Storage

Linear Guide Systems offer flexible configurations.

DryLinÂ-® W linear guide systems, comprised of linear bearings and slides with plastic glide elements, are self-lubricating, maintenance-free, and contaminant-resistant. With overall height of 14 mm, products are available as combination of 2 supported round shafts in one profile, in split rail configuration, or with square rails. Slides, comprised of 2 or 4 gliding carriages, are made of...

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Plastic Bearings replace sintered-bronze bushings.
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Plastic Bearings replace sintered-bronze bushings.

Self-lubricating iglideÂ-® M250 self-lubricating bearings, suited for low- to medium-load applications, provide vibration dampening and are resistant to impact, dirt, and chemicals. Developed using thermoplastic alloy modified for general load and wear resistance, products employ mix of solid lubricants that provide self-lubricating effect during dry operation. Bearings feature quiet...

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Cable Carriers are offered with U-shaped crossbar.

Cable Carriers are offered with U-shaped crossbar.

Used to guide and protect moving cables and hoses attached to automated machinery, System E4 cable carriers are available with crossbar that attaches along inner or outer radius and accommodates conduits up to 11.8 in. dia. Crossbar connects to side links directly or can be used in combination with 2 standard snap-open crossbars to provide management of additional cables and hoses.

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Cable Ties and Plates secure cable management systems.
Architectural & Civil Engineering Products

Cable Ties and Plates secure cable management systems.

Tie-wrap plates and cable tie wraps work together to fix position of cables at specific points along carrier, providing strain relief for Energy ChainÂ-® cable management systems. Plates can be bolted onto KMA bracket, fixed onto mounting bracket with snap-in connection, clipped on without bolts, or clipped onto the opening of the crossbars. Tie wraps, used to attach cable to plate, can...

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