In its in-house test laboratory, the Cologne motion plastics® specialist compared its cost-effective and completely self-lubricating drylin® SAW linear units with a competitor's product in a test of wear and functional performance. The nut of the competitor's rail broke after only 8,040 cycles. The drylin® SAW unit, in contrast, continued functioning perfectly even after more than 90,000 cycles at four times the speed.
Test parameter | Competition | igus® | |
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Strokes | 125 mm | 130 mm | |
Axial load | 11 lbs | From 6 lb to 34 lbs | |
Speed | 50 rpm | 400 rpm (50 % ED) | |
Test run | 8,040 cycles | > 90.000 | |
Testing distance | 1.2 mi | 14.3 mi | |
Test result | Failed | Still functions |
drylin® SAW - linear axis in three sizes
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