Reliable energy supply systems, cables and bearing technology for extrusion lines
For extruders, compounding extrusion lines, recycling lines, granulators, calibrating units, vulcanising lines as well as processing and downstream machines, we offer a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of (pre-assembled) energy chains, highly flexible cables and bearing technology solutions. In all moving units of the extrusion line and the peripheral equipment, they ensure long service life and prevent production downtimes.
As the products operate completely lubrication-free, they are insensitive to dust and other contaminants in the line. The high strength and good abrasion properties of the products, most of which are made of high-performance polymers, enable long service life even at extreme speeds and accelerations (such as in winding and cutting machines). Additionally, our products are lightweight and economical alternatives to metallic bearing and cable guidance systems.
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Products for use in extrusion lines and peripheral equipment
Control cables
- Bend radii up to 4xd
- Shielded / unshielded
- Jacket materials: PVC, TPE, PUR or iguPUR
- Up to 36 months guarantee
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Linear guides
- Self-lubricating and maintenance-free
- Quiet operation
- Dirt-resistant and corrosion-free
- For exact re-positioning
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Predictive maintenance
- Intelligent software and sensor technology on the e-chain
- Possible maintenance needs are reported before failure occurs
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Plain bearings
- More than 55 materials
- More than 15,000 parts from stock
- No minimum order quantity
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Guide rollers
- Lubrication-free rollers without ball bearings
- Wear-resistant
- No lubricant, less maintenance costs
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Ball bearings
- Low breakaway torque
- Lightweight and corrosion-free
- Lubrication and maintenance-free
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Compact energy chains
- The standard for applications in the medium-load range
- Quiet operation due to integrated brake
- Optional opener tool for even quicker opening and closing
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Easily installed energy chains
- High tensile forces, high loads and travels of more than 600m possible
- 10,000km and more guaranteed running performance
- Can be opened and filled quickly
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Pre-assembled energy chains
- Ready for connection, directly harnessed by the manufacturer
- Reduction of manufacturing and assembly costs
- Individual end customer support
- Installation service on site
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Application highlight
Smooth-running cable guides for measuring systems on the extruder
Pre-assembled readychain energy chains are used in this series of measuring and control systems in blown film extrusion. The systems pay micrometre attention to uniform width and thickness of the produced films, which can be used, for example, in the food industry. By using the pre-assembled systems, the customer saves costs in the triple-digit range.
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chainge recycling program for energy chains
Do your part to reduce plastic waste in industry:Send us your discarded plastic energy chains instead of simply disposing of them with other products in industrial waste. The key is that we accept all energy chains, even those from other manufacturers. We then recycle the entries and reward your commitment with an igus voucher.
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igus® blogs: Important trends and topics around extrusion lines
Detect maintenance requirements in advance: sensors in linear guides
How can failures of linear and format adjustments in extruders be prevented even under continuous operation and in abrasive and dirty environments? Intelligent "smart plastics" sensor technology continuously measures wear values and reports maintenance requirements at an early stage. Downtime and maintenance costs are reduced to a minimum.
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Automation in the plastics industry with Low Cost Automation
Automated plastics production is well advanced in the area of injection moulding machines and extruders, whether for feeding, in component handling or in pick & place operations. Find out how our multi-axis articulated robots and delta robots are also used as sprue pickers in our own production in this blog post.
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Further information
Injection moulding machines
Fail-safe energy supply for injection moulding unit, clamping unit and handlingFind out more
RBTX Lean Robotics
AGV and multi-axis articulated robot as a complete systemFind out more
chainflex® control cables
Long service life in moving applications, discover the right cable for your application.Find out more
