New ESD-Conductive Cable Carrier
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - September 25, 2008 - igus®' 'T3' cable carrier for applications involving very high speeds and accelerations was one product to catch the attention of visitors to IMTS. The lightweight cable carrier runs extremely smoothly with minimal vibrations and virtually no noise: 33 dB(A) with 26.5 dB(A) of background noise. The polymer side bands are injection-molded as one...
Read More »Roller Cable Carriers are suited for crane applications.
Developed for indoor/outdoor cranes as well as conveyor systems, System P4 exhibits minimal noise and wear at high speeds - even with loads up to 20 lb/ft. There is almost no weight limit due to center links, and each link has same pitch to minimize vibration in radius. Tested outdoors at speeds to 23 fps over distances of 400 ft, carriers have plastic bridges and grooves along surface so that...
Read More »Cable Carrier System Is Breath of Fresh Air for One Company
Smeal Fire Apparatus uses Energy Chain Systems from igus EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - July 17, 2008- Smeal Fire Apparatus Company has been providing the nation's firehouses with a complete line of fire apparatuses, which includes aerial platforms, aerial ladders, pumper trucks and tanker trucks, since the early 1960s. For more than 10 years, Smeal has been using igus® cable carriers and...
Read More »Serapid to Exhibit Rigid Chain at National Manufacturing Week Show
Serapid will exhibit its Rigid Chain Technology at the 2008 National Manufacturing Week Show, September 23rd through 25th, at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., booth #1815. For nearly 40 years, Serapid has specialized in the vertical and horizontal movement of loads. At the core of their technology is the principle of the Rigid Chain - a chain consisting of links...
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Next-Gen Nanoparticle Arc Shields
This white paper provides an overview into integrating nanoparticles into Paulson face shields.
Read More »New Products from igus at IMTS
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - July 17, 2008- igus® will primarily be promoting its Energy Chain® cable carriers at booth #D-4691 during this year's IMTS show under the slogan 'Longer Life at Lower Cost'. The cable carriers are designed to house, protect and extend the service life of moving cables and hoses attached to automated machinery. Some of the products that will be under the spotlight...
Read More »Mini Chains, Sprockets & Belts Available in Polyurthane, Nylon or Steel
Power Drive Components, Inc. capabilities include a wide variety of couplings - both standard and flexible - power and timing chains, sprockets, helical gears, and both internal and external spur gears. One of its most successful new products is the Bello line of flexible neoprene couplings, and another is the company's selection of belts and chains for power-drive applications. Power Drive...
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Conveyor Chains provide maintenance-free operation.
Available with pitches of 12.70 and 19.05 mm, Megalife Power and Free Conveyor Chains feature sintered metal running rollers and built-in lubricant reservoir, which supplies links and rollers with lubricant during operation. Chains remain clean throughout service life and do not contaminate products. Models with steel rollers can be used at temperatures from -40 to 160°C, while versions...
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Dragline Chain improves rigging weight and productivity.
Designed to reduce rigging weight while maintaining flexibility and strength, TwistLink chain is suited for use in hoist and drag applications. Double-pitch design can reduce chain weight up to 18%, while surface area in bite region of each link and cross-sectional strength optimizes wearability. Due to use of H-series alloy, product is resistant to abrasion and impact.
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Flexible Couplings feature neoprene center.
With Bello Superflex Ribbed Couplings, application engineers can select size where peak torque exceeds application torque X service factors. Units feature AL alloy 2011T3 and 303 stainless steel hubs and offer complete range of bores in clamp styles, suited for power transmission applications.
Read More »igus to Showcase Inspiring Cable Carrier Applications at IMTS
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - June 24, 2008 - igus® Inc. has announced it will be exhibiting at the forthcoming IMTS show in September. The company produces industry-leading Energy Chain® cable carriers to house, protect and extend the service life of moving cables and hoses attached to automated machinery. Some of the more challenging applications using its cable management systems will be...
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Standex Engraving Mold-Tech Offers Nickel Shell Capabilities on a Global Scale
Standex Engraving Mold-Tech is the premier, global supplier for mold texturing and surface finishing. With a full range of services, Standex Engraving Mold-Tech is also the only nickel shell supplier producing in three global locations. See our video to learn more.
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