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You can rely on the igus® quality

Not only do we test igus quality internally on an ongoing basis in our own test laboratory, but also it is confirmed externally. In accordance with the ISO 9001 and IATF16949 standards, the implementation of which is regularly audited and certified, igus has been operating a distinctive quality management system for years. Our quality policy is guided by the goal of finding out about and fulfilling the customer's needs and being a competent partner and reliable supplier. igus has always been committed to manufacturing products with the highest quality standards and to developing innovative solutions.
 

Test certificates, seals of approval and memberships


ISO 9001

DIN EN ISO 9001

igus® is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 in the area of energy chains with cables and harnessing as well as polymer plain bearings.
IATF 16949

IATF 16949

igus is certified according to ISO/TS 16949 in the area of energy chains with cables and harnessing as well as polymer plain bearings.

​​​​​​​ISO 14001:2015

We are certified according to ISO standard 14001, a recognised basis for environmental management systems. 
 
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ISO 50001:2018

Our energy management
system is certified according to the international standard ISO 50001:2018. 
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RoHS

The iglidur and igumid materials have been tested for their components in accordance with 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
UL verified

UL verified

Brand promise "igus 36-month chainflex cable guarantee and service life calculator based on 2 billion test cycles per year" certified by UL
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EHEDG

We are a member of the EHEDG expert network. Its task is developing guidelines for the hygienic design of machines and systems for the food-processing industry.
 
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DESINA

chainflex cables are manufactured based on the recommendation of the Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken (VDW = Association of German Machine Tool Industry) for the purpose of standardising components, interfaces and connecting systems.
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IPA clean room

Various igus products are certified with the best classification possible, ISO class 1, by the IPA Fraunhofer Institute.
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ESD applications

igumid ESD material in grey, has been offering explosion protection and protection against electrostatic build-up since June 2002.
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TÜV checks types

igus e-chains and e-tubes have been tested by the TÜV regarding their construction.
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TÜV noise test

igus e-chain systems operate silently. Various energy supply systems have been compared in the TÜV acoustic laboratory and at igus GmbH.
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INTERBUS

chainflex cables are manufactured according to international standards.

Approvals:


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UL material approval

All igumid materials for e-chains and e-tubes have got the UL material approval.
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VDE

Approval by the "Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker"
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CSA

Approval by the Canadian Standards Association.
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CEI

Approval by the Commission Electrotechnique Internationale.
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CE

Approval by Customer Equity

Recognitions, awards and honours


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Recognised training company

The German chamber of industry and commerce (IHK) in Cologne adjudged us as a recognised training company with "outstanding achievements in vocational training".
iF Design Award

if Design Awards

Since 1987, igus products have regularly been honoured with the if Design Award, which has an international recognition value.
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Awards for our company

Awards represent recognition of our achievements. This makes us happy and encourages us to become even better!

igus quality around the world


igus motion plastics products are made in Germany, but of course we don't have 188,000 customers in Germany alone. We are represented in over 80 countries and have factories in 15 of them; there are 30 igus subsidiaries and many other sales partners.
 
To the contacts and contact persons
igus worldwide

Even more about igus quality



igus test laboratory

Proven, predictable, tested - research on 3,800m²

More about the test laboratory
Cost down. Tech up.

Tech up, cost down

Tech up, cost down - we will always give you at least one of the two

More about tech up, cost down
Long life guaranteed

Long service life

THE advantage of our motion plastics - tested and predictable

More about the long service life



The terms "igus", "Apiro", "chainflex", "CFRIP", "conprotect", "CTD", "drylin", "dry-tech", "dryspin", "easy chain", "e-chain", "e-chain systems", "e-ketten", "e-kettensysteme", "e-skin", "e-spool", "flizz", "ibow", "igear", "iglidur", "igubal", "igutex", "kineKIT", "manus", "motion plastics", "pikchain", "readychain", "readycable", "ReBeL", "speedigus", "triflex", "robolink", "xirodur", and "xiros" are legally protected trademarks of the igus® GmbH/ Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany and where applicable in some foreign countries.

igus® GmbH points out that it does not sell any products of the companies Allen Bradley, B&R, Baumüller, Beckhoff, Lahr, Control Techniques, Danaher Motion, ELAU, FAGOR, FANUC, Festo, Heidenhain, Jetter, Lenze, LinMot, LTi DRiVES, Mitsubishi, NUM,Parker, Bosch Rexroth, SEW, Siemens, Stöber and all other drive manufacturers mention on this website. The products offered by igus® are those of igus® GmbH