igus Products in New Zealand

igus is a polymer chain manufacturer from Germany that offers a wide range of products for the movement industry. In particular, igus energy chains and igus bearings are often specified for use in motion control applications. 

igus has a strong focus on providing products that are low-maintenance and energy efficient, which is why they have become a popular choice for many motion control engineers. In this article, we will take a closer look at the products offered by igus, and discuss some of the key benefits that they offer.

About Treotham Automation

Treotham is a New Zealand distributor and supplier of igus energy chains and bearings. We're also the exclusive distributor for many international product lines and are leaders in supplying other industrial automation products. 

We've been in operation in New Zealand for over 10 years and have Auckland and Hamilton warehouses stocked with thousands of products. Our local teams of experts are ready to provide solutions to various industrial applications.

igus Energy Chains

igus energy chains are used to guide and protect cables (transmitting energy, data and signals) within diverse environments. These chains are therefore made from durable materials to maximise operating times, minimise downtime and provide a long service life. 

The main advantage of using igus energy chain systems is that they can safely and easily accommodate a wide variety of data cables and energy suppliers, including bus cables, motor cables, pneumatics, electrical cables and hydraulics (in the same compartments). This makes them ideal for use in a wide range of settings and applications.

Movement types of energy chains include

  • Unsupported movement
  • Gliding applications
  • Circular movement
  • Hanging or standing applications
  • Zig-zag applications
  • Side-mounted applications
  • Horizontal and vertical applications
  • Nested or side-by-side applications
  • And other combined motions

igus Plain Bearings

If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality plain bearing solution, igus® is a perfect choice. The range includes sleeve bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers, piston rings and clip-on plain bearings. Plus, the iglidur® plain bearings often offer a solution, either from the standard catalogue range or they can be custom-made for special solutions.

iglidur® polymer plain bearings reduce costs and increase the lifespan of your equipment with little to no required lubrication and reduced maintenance. There are a variety of bearings on the market, but iglidur® bearings are some of the most versatile. They can be used in automotive production, special mechanical engineering, underwater applications, and even in the food or tobacco industry.

igus Cables

The igus range of cables, known as chainflex®, includes a wide range of cable types with varying jacket materials for high reliability in energy chains. igus chainflex cables can therefore withstand harsh conditions, high speeds and acceleration, long distances and unfavourable environmental conditions.

Flexible cables play an important role in energy chains and robots and must be designed for durability and performance. igus chainflex cables are optimised for a wide range of applications, including control cables, servo cables, motor cables, robot cables, bus cables, data cables, encoder cables and fibre optic cables.

Contact Us About Other igus Products

As New Zealand’s leading supplier of igus products, we also stock linear units, slewing ring bearings and various other products in their range. 

Contact the Auckland or Hamilton office for assistance in finding the best solution for you.