Stop Spending Millions on Robot Downtime Now
By David Sandiland Quite often, when a robot cell is designed, the method with which the cables and hoses will be managed is something that is considered entirely too late in the process. When...
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How to Manage Lateral Movement on Long-Travel Energy Chains
By Stephen Bowman Long Travel Applications Bulk Handling and Mining and other heavy duty applications require us to pay particular attention to every detail during the design of a dynamic cable management system. There are many harsh conditions...
Why Do We Offer So Many Online Tools? I Learned from Experience
By Matt Mowry Many customers ask, “Why do you guys offer so many online tools? Should we be using them more often?” My immediate response is always “absolutely”. And, I can confidently vouch for this...
Winning the Crane Cable Management Race with Less Pit Stops
By James Weston If you have ever watched formula one, you know that the car’s sleek designs and expertly tuned engines offer very impressive speeds and agility. However, if you look closer, pit stops...
7 Cable Management Mistakes to Avoid
By Don Nester One of the most common problems that engineers encounter when using a cable management system is downtime. Downtime refers to periods of time when a system is unavailable, therefore causing that system to fail...
No, UV Rays Don’t Damage All Plastic Cable Carriers
By Jason Freed I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this statement: “Yeah, but this system is outside…ya know, in the sun? We can’t use a polymer chain, it will degrade.” It’s...
igus launches new compact low-cost energy chain for drawers
By downsizing, the draw e-chain saves 30 percent of costs in applications with a low degree of movement 11 March 2024 – igus®, a world leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has...
One-of-a-kind performing arts center made possible with e-chain®
By Jared Worth Brown University has always pushed the boundaries of artistic exploration and expression. With seven arts departments that routinely engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, finding more ways to foster that collaborative spirit is...
What are jet bridges and how could they be improved?
By Jared Worth Anyone who’s flown on a plane since the 1960s has almost certainly boarded the plane through a jet bridge. Jet bridges (also referred to as gangways, skybridges, and passenger boarding bridges)...