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News Release from: Igus UK
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 January 2006
May debut for belt drive
Belt drive to make debut at Mach 2006 in May at Birmingham's NEC.
Mach returns to Birmingham's NEC from 15th to 17th May; this is an exhibition that Igus has been exhibiting at since 1992, and the firm will be at this year's show on stand 5127 Igus will unveil a belt drive at the show and demonstrate its enclosed and heavy duty energy chain cable carriers and a range of Desina compliant cables
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ZLW belt drive allows fast positioning of small loads, is maintenance-free and dirt resistant.
The hard anodised aluminium profile is also corrosion free, quiet and lightweight.
The small, fully enclosed E6 tube protects against light debris, weld splatter and sawdust.
Its smooth motion means it has low noise and vibration levels, even at high speeds and accelerations.
The energy tube's modular six-piece link design enables easy opening and offers flexibility in lengthening and shortening.
There are multiple options for interior separation and mounting brackets.
Moving energy chains need to be able to guide heavy cables over long distances in tough, dirty conditions and at high speeds.
With this in mind, Igus has developed a heavy duty version of its System E4/4 energy chain.
The reinforced polymer chain can withstand and guide extreme loads up to 30kg reliably, at speeds of more than 5m/s.
With the use of centre straps, these values can be increased so that high electrical charges can be carried at great speed.
A range of cables that conform to the Desina standard for the electrical and fluid power industries will also be on display. Request free introductory details about products from Igus UK ...
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