Design engineers working on machine tools are familiar with the problem: if they want to use larger hoses as part of a modernisation project, this often requires the costly replacement of the energy chain. At the AMB trade show in Stuttgart, igus is presenting an alternative: extender crossbar clips that can be retrofitted and that increase the inner height of energy chains from the E2.1, E4QL and E4.1L series by up to 200 per cent.
Design engineers from all over the world can now apply for the igus manus award 2027. A jury of experts awards prizes to applications in which lubrication-free polymer plain bearings from igus increase cost-effectiveness and improve the environmental footprint. The winners can win prize money of up to €5,000. The competition will take place for the 13th time in 2027. During the last competition in 2025, more than 600 users submitted their projects.