The igus® climate chamber - not for cold feet

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

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

In order to test energy chain and cable in extreme climates under real conditions, we have set up a climate chamber in a sea container in which a temperature range of -40 °C to +60 °C can be simulated. Leading standards for cold bending or cold impact testing deal intensively with the durability of materials at certain temperatures. However, we are of the opinion that only testing in continuous motion reveals the maximum load-bearing 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.

Temperature stress and bending load are meaningful technical data in themselves, but only the combination and ongoing operation provide a rudimentary picture of the reality under which the energy supply will ultimately be used. With igus®, for example, a cable only passes the test when it shows no jacket damage.

Our guarantee promise

Thanks to the endurance tests carried out in our in-house laboratory, our customers can always be sure that their igus® cable will last. Only with our intensive and specialised research is it therefore possible for us to offer a unique 36-month guarantee on chainflex® cables, which goes far beyond the statutory guarantee of 12 months.

Energy supply is tested in climate chamber

We would love to test your application

You do not wish to experiment, but want 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. No matter whether plain bearing, energy chain, cable, linear technology, bar stock or Low Cost Automation.

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