The igus® climate chamber - not for cold feet

motion plastics from igus are designed and manufactured for applications involving movement: energy chains, cables, bearing technology. For this reason, our measurements and product tests are also carried out in motion, ideally in an environmental simulation that best represents future requirements. For optimum quality assurance.

The climate chamber for e-chain® and chainflex® cable

To test energy chains and cables under real conditions even for extreme climates, we have set up a climate chamber in a shipping container in which we can simulate temperatures from -40°C to +60°C. Leading standards regarding cold bending or cold impact testing deal extensively with the durability of materials at certain temperatures. However, we believe that only testing in continuous motion can reveal the maximum load capacity of an energy supply and whether it is suitable for the planned application. This is the only way we can make reliable statements about the use of our components.

Values regarding thermal stress and bending load are meaningful technical data, but only combining these factors with continuous operation can start reflecting the reality in which energy supplies are used. At igus, for example, a cable only passes the test if it does not show any jacket damage.

Our guarantee

Thanks to the endurance tests carried out in our in-house laboratory, our customers can always be sure that their igus cables will last. Only with our intensive and specialised research are we able to offer a unique 36-month guarantee on chainflex cables, which far exceeds the legally required 12 months.

We would love to test your application

You do not wish to experiment, but would like to test your application under real temperatures before use? Or do you have an unusual application and are looking for a suitable solution? No problem.We will test your application in our test lab or climate chamber and will use our expertise to find the best igus® solution for you - be it plain bearings, energy chains, cables, linear technology, bar stock or Low Cost Automation.

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