Linear Motion Built for Machine Tools

Solve machine-tool motion challenges with reliable, self-lubricating drylin® linear components.

Machine tools demand precision, reliability and durability—even in environments exposed to chips, dust and coolant. drylin® linear motion components are designed to keep essential machine movements running smoothly without external lubrication. From linear guides and bearings to lead screws and complete linear actuators, drylin® provides low-friction, maintenance-free motion for positioning, adjustment, inspection and automation.

Whether you're moving a machine guard, adjusting a fixture, positioning a sensor or automating part handling, drylin® offers flexible linear motion solutions built to simplify machine-tool design and reduce maintenance.

drylin® Components for Machine Tools

drylin® W linear guide rails

Dirt-resistant and durable
Easy to assemble
Lightweight and quiet-running
Largest rail variety

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drylin® N low profile linear slides

Low height between 6 and 12 mm
Lightweight
Rails in silver or black anodize
4 rail widths between 17-80 mm

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drylin® R linear slide bearings

Strain relief in the housing
Space-saving due to flat housing
Connectors adapted to the energy chain

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dryspin® lead screws and nuts

Self-lubricating, engineered composite plastic nuts
Maintenance-free lead screw assemblies
No coatings or external lubricants required
Higher efficiency rating

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Plain bearings for tool changers

Completely lubrication and maintenance-free
Made of wear-optimised iglidur material
Service life predictable with online tools

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drylin® E motors and controllers

4-year guarantee
Use the price check to always find the cable that costs least and is guaranteed to work

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Large machine tool application stories: The right solution for any challenge.

Particularly long travels

Reliability, rigidity and efficiency: For its horizontal lathe, Gurutzpe was looking for an energy and signal supply solution that could meet these requirements. Today, two guidelok energy chains running in opposite directions are used over a length of 13.5m.

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Quick and easy installation

In its gantry machining centres, Hartfort, a tool manufacturer, uses pre-fitted readychain energy chains. The advantage: Work steps can be eliminated, reducing assembly time for this application from several weeks to just half a day.

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High cable weights on long travels

In this large-scale machine tool, an especially large number of cables and hoses were required to supply the various spindles with energy, media, and data. A guidelok energy chain system carries the heavy weight over a travel of 13 metres.

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Vertical travels

In this milling machine for bicycles, no fewer than 15 energy chains are installed in all track axes, the stroke cabin and the tool changer. A plastic energy chain also ensures safe cable guidance on a vertical travel of 7100mm.

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