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igus exhibits latest energy chains and bearings solutions at ABTT 2014
igus UK Ltd
Stand 65
ABTT Theatre Show, The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London
11th – 12th June, 2014
Leading polymer specialist, igus UK, will be exhibiting its innovative range of cable management
systems, flexible cables and bearings solutions for the theatre industry at the ABTT Show in
London. Visitors to the igus stand will also see live demonstrations of its solutions as well as meet
industry experts.
igus supplies a wide range of energy chains for the theatre and entertainment industry, enabling
theatre technicians to easily manage cables, and the company’s compact energy chains have
proven particularly popular in lifts, stages and lighting rigs. The reliable energy chain solutions
include unsupported or gliding energy chains for horizontal energy supply, hanging and standing
chains for vertical energy supply, as well as special solutions for rotating or retracting motion.
At this year’s show, igus will be showcasing its innovative e-spool
– a new generation compact cable management system that has
been designed in response to industry demand for a solution that
is more flexible than traditional cable drums. Robust and easy to
install, e-spool is a compact system that can guide many different
cable and hose types together in one system, in any direction for
travels of up to 14m.
igus® Caswell Road, Brackmills, Northampton, NN4 7PW
Tel +44 (0)1604 677240 Ι Fax +44 (0)1604 677245
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Also on show will be igus’ ‘zig-zag’ energy chain, which is a vertical
cable management system designed to save space. The zig zag
installation is achieved by reversing links of the energy chain to allow a
folding effect. Once retracted, the system becomes very compact and
the housed cables are protected with a minimum bend radius enforced
by the energy chain.
igus’ liftband, a cable carrier concept that can safely guide stage technology
including, power, data and air upwards up to 13m, will also be featured on the
stand. The system allows different cable and hose types to be carried on vertical
drops of up to 13m, and retracts quietly into a compact steel basket. The cables
and hoses can be quickly and easily installed due to the “easy chain” principle of
the energy chain.
Additionally, igus’ drylin W linear systems will be on display during the
show. Well-suited for camera slide systems, they are lightweight and offer
excellent rigidity. Their exceptional resistance to the ingress of dust and dirt,
due to innovative dry-running technology is a particular benefit in theatre
applications, and helps ensure smooth operation, even in the presence of
sand or other contaminants.
Also on display are igus’ stock plates, which can be used for
customised parts, in all types of moving theatre and stage
applications. The stock plates increase design flexibility for
theatre technicians and engineers when customising special
parts. As a result of using the iglidur J stock plates, designers can specify machined parts such as
wear plates and strips easily and cost-effectively with less waste.
igus experts will be on hand during the show to provide advice and guidance on selecting energy
chains, cabling assemblies and bearings for your own specific application. To arrange an
appointment, please call Leanne Golding on +44 (0)1604 677240 or email at: lgolding@igus.co.uk
or to register for the ABTT Theatre Show please visit http://bit.ly/1o24kwb .
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About igus:
Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus is the
largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the
world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex
cables, iglidur plastic plain bearings, igubal spherical bearings, drylin linear bearings and guide
systems. The company has 26 subsidiaries across 31 countries and employs more than 2150
people worldwide.
With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuousflex cable since 1989, igus provides the right solution based on 100,000 products available from
stock with between 1,500 and 2,500 new product introductions each year
For more information, please call igus directly on 01604 677240 or visit the website at:
www.igus.co.uk.
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For further information, please contact:
Justin Leonard, igus
Tel: 01604 677240
Email: jleonard@igus.co.uk
Rob Dumayne, igus
Tel: 01604 677240
Email: rdumayne@igus.co.uk
Silvana Gjonpjetri, Technical Publicity
Tel: 01582 390 980
Email: sgjonpjetri@technical-group.com