Igus linear bearings and guide systems provide design freedom and flexibility
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July 25, 2006 – Igus offers a maintenance-free alternative to re-circulating ball bearings and cumbersome, expensive linear guides. DryLin linear bearings and guide systems are wear-resistant, self-lubricating, contamination and corrosion-free and have a low coefficient of friction.Igus manufactures four styles of linear guide systems, including DryLin T, DryLin N, DryLin W and DryLin linear slide tables. DryLin T consists of a hard-anodized aluminum, T-shaped rail, an adjustable carriage made of clear-anodized aluminum and gliding elements made from igus’ iglide J polymer material blend, to form a lightweight unit. DryLin T can be used in both automation and material handling applications, and due to its corrosion-resistant, lubrication-free features, is ideal for food, medical and clean room technologies.Some additional features of DryLin T include:
a low rate of inertia for high accelerations and high speeds;
adjustable clearance for a space-saving solution;
extremely quiet operation; and
the capacity to withstand high static loads in all directions for consistent performance under strenuous conditions. DryLin N, a lightweight, low-profile linear guide system, is designed for both high-speed and short-travel applications. Plastic gliding elements run in an anodized aluminum rail, which enables maintenance-free operation. The guide system also boasts a small mounting height and width.DryLin N delivers superior performance in many different applications, such as:
medical devices;
packaging machinery;
material-handling devices; and
test instruments. DryLin W, the newest member of the DryLin suite of linear bearings, is available in multiple rail configurations and styles to provide more design options. This low-cost, extremely compact linear guide system can be found in automation, textile or machine tool applications. It is available as a combination of two supported round shafts in one profile, in a split rail configuration or with square rails.DryLin W is an ideal solution when:
a robust, corrosion-free and wear-resistant component is needed;
space-restraints are an issue; and
elements such as dirt or dust are present. Like DryLin W, DryLin linear slide tables also are cost-effective. They are designed to last in applications where ball screws and slides fail, and are available in five styles with a number of accessory options. Drylin linear slide tables can be used in low-speed or hand-powered motor applications requiring precise movement and, because they are lubrication-free, DryLin slide tables are well suited for environments where oil or any type of lubrication would lead to contamination and erosion.DryLin linear slide tables also:
are resistant to both corrosion and chemicals;
deliver a maintenance-free, dry-running performance; and
are immune to contaminant build-up, which prevents shaft damage and failure. In addition to its line of DryLin linear guide systems, igus also offers DryLin R linear bearings. DryLin R compensates for misalignment errors and is a weight-saving alternative to ball bearings. In applications where noise reduction is imperative, DryLin R is an ideal choice and can be used in conjunction with Drylin S aluminum shafting in underwater applications and where excessive amounts of dirt are present. DryLin R is available in plain, pillow block and flange styles.All DryLin bearings and guide systems are lightweight, maintenance-free and corrosion-resistant. DryLin is part of the iglide suite of plastic bearings, which are available in more than 6,000 sizes and styles from stock.About igusIgus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglide self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin linear guide systems and igubal spherical bearings.
