drylin^® linear technology news

With the new drylin® i.Sense linear carriage, the function and wear test is carried out simply at the push of a button. No integration in IT environments, no interface issues. When green flashes, everything is in order and the linear carriage can continue operation. The red LED recommends a bearing replacement and this can be easily done. In less than 30 seconds directly on the rail without disassembly. In addition to installation sizes 10 and 16, the i.Sense carriage is now also available in installation size 20 and is suitable for our drylin® toothed belt axes in the modular system range and also as a basis in robotics as the 7th axis.

For pull-outs near stoves or fireplaces, igus® has developed the telescopic pull-out NT-35-HT. Due to the sliding element made of iglidur® Q2, the pull-out is resistant up to a temperature of +130°C.

The new online tool for hybrid roller bearings supports all ideal in the design. Installation positions, the bearings that are recommended in combination, displacement forces as well as expected service life can now be calculated online.

The igus® study shows a completely new concept for a drylin® W linear carriage. Here, the linear carriage is no longer a fixed element, but can be installed or removed on the rail in place using a clip mechanism. No installation space needs to be considered for fitting the carriage. With the linear rails, the maximum possible adjustment path can be made possible. Whether camera control panel or measuring and test technology, the linear carriage can be permanently installed, e.g. on the camera, and can be used on the spot and taken away again. There has never been more flexibility with drylin® W.

The narrow "fitted" series of linear housings with internally positioned mounting holes is now also available in the tandem version. Compact design combined with double guide length for easy installation without alignment. Suitable for use with single and double rails.

Installation size 16 of the drylin® W linear guide is one of the most popular sizes, because it combines a high load capacity with a low-profile installation height. And it is precisely this installation size that we are supplementing with another wider profile rail and matching linear carriages. Due to the 120mm profile, the linear guide offers a 60% larger support surface than the previous 60 size width. Especially in the lateral installation position, the profile offers a high support torque and is also ideally suited as a single-axis guide.

The NSVZ rail stop element can be variably positioned and fixed at any point on the rail. The end cap element NSVK not only secures the carriage but also offers an elegant rail closure incl. edge covering.

Linear housings made of 100% recycled igus® polymer P4 and liners made of iglidur® J4 with high recycling material content. The split linear housings also enables fast bearing replacement directly on to the shaft.

Higher stiffness at the operating point characterises the linear plain bearings of the W360CM series for drylin® R round shaft guides.

Linear plain bearings made of solid plastic are robust and offer easy handling. The new solid plastic bearing made of iglidur® A160 thereby fulfils the conformities of the food processing industries (EU10/2011 and FDA).

Extreme ease of use and new freedom in design. Up to 40% better coefficient of friction and extension of the design rule from 2:1 to 3:1.

drylin® W hybrid roller bearings with integrated rollers for easy shifting, all without lubrication and maintenance. For the wide drylin® W rail profile WS-16-120, igus® extends the product range with a matching roller carriage. It offers a wide support surface due to the wide axis distance of 120mm.

All components have been developed according to the guidelines of hygienic design for easy and efficient cleaning. FDA/EU 10/2011-compliant igus® liners made of the iglidur® A160 material are used for this purpose.

With the drylin® linear guide in installation size 20, igus® offers an stainless steel option for the first time, which has been developed based on the guidelines of hygienic design. Corrosion-free stainless steel and a smooth, rounded design allow for quick cleaning and washdown

With the new drylin® W series of linear carriages, we simplify the changeover from recirculating ball bearing systems to a guide system. Now for the first time in areas where stainless steel is required by legal regulations as well as resistance to corrosion and media.

Smooth adjustment and at the same time very robust in function: these are drylin® W hybrid roller bearings. Higher loads can be accommodated with the new tandem roller bearing. The integrated pendulum mounting ensures that the rollers absorb the load evenly. The tandem roller bearings are available in installation sizes ø10 and 20mm, suitable for the drylin® linear rails WS-10 and WS-20.

The new WJ200UMS bearing housing in installation sizes 10 and 16 are more compact than ever. The screw holes of the new linear housing design are located on the inside of the rail. This reduces the system width of the linear system by 20%. In parallel use with double rails, this means that more installation space is available on both sides or the design can be made narrower.

The offset of the mounting holes to the inside of the rail reduces the width of the linear carriages by up to 25%. For the narrow double rails WS-10-30 linear carriages are available in length 100mm, for the WS-16-60 in 150mm. The new carriage type extends the drylin® W design freedom with an elegant narrow linear guide.

drylin® T miniature guides are ideal for adjustments in small and limited installation spaces.  For installation sizes 09, 12 and 15 we have developed new linear carriages with selectable spring preload. They display defined displacement forces and quiet, rattle-free operation.