Automation Equipment (N.Z) Ltd are the New Zealand distributor for the world leading German manufacturer Igus®. Igus manufacture top quality ranges of cable and hose management systems for moving applications. For over 20 years Automation Equipment has been distributing the Igus brand into New Zealand and, with the support and back up of Igus in Germany, they have a vast range of experience and technical knowledge for many different kinds of applications.

The Igus chain and cable range consists of two main categories, the first being E-Chain®, which is injection moulded in Germany from materials specially designed by Igus. The Igus E-Chains are suitable for a vast range of movements, environments and conditions ranging from office furniture to ship-to-shore cranes. Igus offers many variations with fully enclosed E-Tube®, high temperature material and ESD rated E-Chain all available.

The second is Chainflex® cable. This is designed by Igus specifically for moving applications inside E-Chain. The range of Chainflex caters for all requirements, from basic multi-core control cable through to fibre optic, BUS and robotic cables. Igus offers customized solutions to meet many industry standard motor and servo connections and can also integrate Chainflex cables into the E-Chain for a ready to install solution.

For more information and technical help with the Igus range, contact the expert team at Automation Equipment (N.Z) Ltd on 0800 847 200 or visit the Igus® New Zealand Website direct at www.igus.co.nz