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Machine tools industry

Energy chains, cables, and bearing products for machine tools

Turning, milling, pressing, hammering, cutting, from low to high automation, from machining centres to production lines: without machine tools there is no production.

However, no machine can operate without a reliable supply of electricity, data, air or media.

Our energy chains and cables are made to move, to improve machine performance while being easy to install.

Servo cables suitable for manufacturer drives, energy chains that can be opened and closed without tools, tubes with chip protection, clamps to prevent crushing of pneumatic hoses, bearing technology made of high-performance plastics for machine doors or rotary movements, robot kinematics, Industry 4.0 sensor technology – we will equip your machine tool.

igus® products used in machine tools

Grey igus energy tube shown in a straight section with open chain links.

Swarf-resistant energy tubes

  • Provide protection against chips, dirt and swarf
  • No holes, gaps or undercuts
  • Easy to open
  • Openable along the outer radius
  • "RBR"version with Reverse Bend Radius available
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Cable and hose package in an igus readychain system.

Readychain systems

  • The number of your suppliers and orders reduced
  • Procurement optimisation - one system, one part number
  • Installation service on site
  • Plug & play
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Cross-section of a green cable showing braided shielding and exposed inner conductors.

chainflex® CF111.D

  • UL certification for worldwide use
  • Save over 35% on special cables by standardising
  • Expansion for more drive technology choice
  • A Fanuc cable for dry drive technology environments.
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igus® blogs: important machine tool trends and topics

Predictive maintenance products Can Help You Save Time & Money.

Predictive maintenance seems to be the topic of every article and video I see and it is understandable as to why. This technology really can save companies and customers time and money by pre-warning the user when wear is starting to occur. It is very clever when you think about it. This technology is “talking” to you and machine tool applications are no exception

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Bihler machine with the igus blogs logo and several gripping arms arranged in a circle.

Safety in and around machine tools
The igus® alternative to a cable reel system. The e-spool® flex can help keep your machine tools safe by ensuring the cables are stored away

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igus e-spool flex world port mounted on a metal frame.

Specific areas within machine tools

Machining machine with an open work area and visible automation.

Machining centres

Best cable protection with robust energy chains and tubes on short travels.

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Gantry machine with safety enclosure and control panel for an automated system.

Cutting machines

e-chains®, cables and bearing products for laser, plasma and water jet cutting machines.

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Gantry machine in a 3D view with power supply via igus cable chains.

Large machine tools

Extremely high reliability with strong energy chain systems for long travels.

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Examples of successful applications

Production line with cable chains and machine components in an industrial hall.

Austrian engine factory

This engine manufacturer uses energy chains and abrasion monitoring. Sensors measure the chain wear during operation and notify the user early enough to plan a repair or an exchange.

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Collage with igus solutions for machine tools and industrial systems.

...and many further success stories

Discover more application examples showing how our products are used in CNC machines, fulfilling various requirements. The challenges included swarf; tight installation spaces; continuous system operation and quick, easy installation.

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