Maintenance-free intralogistics solutions

Why is intralogistics important for warehousing?
Storage without interruption of logistics is essential for fast supply chains. Customers do not want to wait unnecessarily for their goods, and for manufacturers, on-time delivery is a decisive competitive advantage. The processes run largely automatically, especially in larger-scale material handling. In addition to industrial vehicles, lifting tables and palletisers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and storage and retrieval units (SRUs) autonomously move unit loads and packages. Our products support 24/7 operation because they work without lubrication and are therefore maintenance-free. In addition, our energy chains, cables, plain and linear bearings save weight and installation space, an important aspect especially in high-bay warehouses.

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Products for intralogistics

xiros® deep groove ball bearing

Cost-effective
Lowest wear
Dirt-resistant

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chainflex® control cable

Cores wound in bundles for a long service life
Six different outer jacket materials
Large range of core cross section combinations

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iglidur® knife edge rollers

For particularly tight deflection radii
Durable and wear-resistant
FDA compliance where necessary

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autoglide 5 energy chain system

4m/s speed
Quiet operation: 63db(A) at 2m/s
50% floor remains free, no guide trough needed

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Basic flizz®

Low-maintenance system for travels up to 100m
Protection against weather and dirt exposure
Available in two sizes

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Energy chain overview

Strong and maintenance-free energy chains
Flexible and versatile
Moving energy made easy

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Use of igus® products for intralogistics

SRUs & shuttles

Space-saving, durable energy supply systems for storage and retrieval units, shuttle systems and transfer trolleys

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Industrial vehicles

Lubrication-free and maintenance-free plain and linear bearings for forklifts, automated transport systems etc.

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Lifting tables

Highly resilient polymer bearings for cylindrical and scissor joints of lifting tables

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Conveyor systems

Maintenance-free components for hanging systems, roller conveyors, roller ball tables and other conveyor systems

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igus informs: Important trends and topics in material handling

How do I make sure my AGVs are free from maintenance and lubrication?

Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are intended to cover the longest possible distances in the warehouse completely autonomously over a long period of time. To do so, they and especially their mechanical components have to be absolutely maintenance-free. This blog post will tell you how to use lubrication-free linear and plain bearings for this purpose and what role slewing ring bearings play.

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How can I save money with sensor technology in material handling?

Sensor technology is increasingly shaping the working environment in warehouses and picking areas to ensure that the logistics chain functions without interruption. In this blog post, we present a compact overview of how "i.Sense" sensor technology on the energy chain, cables or even individual plain bearings can provide more control and safety while saving costs.

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Horizontal cable guidance in SRUs when space is scarce

When designing cable guides for storage and retrieval machines, two problems often arise: space and speed. How do I find a solution that increases the efficiency of my SRU?
With the autoglide 5 energy chain, we want to provide our customers with precisely this solution. In this blog post, you can find out at a glance what the cable guide can do and for which applications it is suitable.

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Vertical cable guidance in SRUs when space is scarce

Busbar systems are often the perfect choice for vertical cable guidance systems in SRUs. The reason is usually their space-saving design.
Our "guidelite ECO" shows how energy chains can have a very narrow design and still guarantee a long service life that has been tested in the laboratory.

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Frequently asked questions

What is intralogistics?

Intralogistics involves optimising and integrating material handling processes to create the most effective, automated warehouse operations.

What are the solutions for intralogistics?

igus® provides solutions for industrial vehicles, lifting tables, SRUs & shuttles and conveyor systems through using our maintenance-free, highly resilient components.

Why should you adopt intralogistics?

Implementing intralogistics leads to reduced warehousing costs, improved flexibility and creating a safer working environment.

White paper: Safe energy transmission in material handling

White paper: Busbar systems vs. energy chains

How can machine parts work dynamically over long distances and still be reliably supplied with electricity?

This white paper deals with e-chains and busbar systems for cable guidance in indoor and outdoor cranes, electric overhead railway tracks, electric trains, storage and retrieval units (SRUs), and cross transfer carriages (CTCs).

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Avoid bearing failure with smart plastics

Where can smart products prevent bearing failures? Watch the video to find out more.

smart plastics enhance reliability in logistics. Their intelligent sensor technology reports the condition and recommended maintenance dates of products such as energy chains and cables.

Your benefits

Reduce maintenance costs and eliminate unplanned downtime
Extended service life and increased plant efficiency
Save time – faster detection of the reason for anomalies

White paper: Benefits and applications of smart plastics

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