Why is cable shielding necessary?
By Jan Arnoldy In this blog post, you’ll discover why a cable needs a shield and what appropriate shielding looks like for cables in linear and torsional applications. Why does a cable need a...
Category: Flexible Cables
Cable vs. wire: What’s the difference?
By Jared Worth In the realm of electrical connectivity, the terms “cable” and “wire” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion. However, these two components serve distinct purposes in various applications. This blog will...
Why is the minimum bending radius of a cable important?
Why is the minimum bending radius of a cable important? As the population grows, space is becoming more and more limited. This isn’t just true for physical living space but is also true for...
How igus can help increase your business’ productivity
By Beke Nieszytka Productivity describes the relationship between the use of production factors (input) and the production result (output). In a simple formula it looks like this: Productivity = output / input If other factors...
The issue of resistance
By Nils Jager Most people remember the term resistance from physics lessons. In electrical engineering, on the other hand, the term is not only common, but also important for understanding. With regard to cables,...
What Does Global, Digital, and 24/7 Mean for chainflex®?
In today’s increasingly globalized world, everything needs to be available around the clock. AI and chatbots are taking on more tasks than ever before. However, past experiences have shown that supply chains can be...
The chainflex® Service Oasis
In today’s increasingly globalized world, service can often be a source of frustration. Imagine you have a problem with a household appliance, say an oven, and you’ve specifically chosen a German brand for its...
The main advantages of igus cable assemblies
The readycable® line of assembled motor, servo, signal and encoder cables comes equipped with standard industrial connectors that are ready to plug into your application the second they arrive. They are expertly built in...
How quickly can you save money with condition monitoring?
By Erin Kemal To understand how you can save money with condition monitoring, we need to firstly understand what it is. What is condition monitoring? Condition monitoring refers to a system which regularly or...
Are igus® products compatible with ISO cleanroom standards?
By Erin Kemal This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/igus-products-iso-cleanroom-standards/ There are a multitude of industries that igus® products are used in, and that means we have to ensure we have product ranges suitable for industries and applications...