drylin® linear technology 2020 news and products

drylin® TS-CA: Economy guide rails with clear, anodized aluminum

TS econ
  • Corrosion-resistant surface
  • All rail sizes 15% cheaper than the hard anodized version
  • Klareloxal tested in the salt spray test NSS according to DIN EN 9227 / ASTM B-117
  • 66% weight saving through the use of aluminum instead of steel

drylin® WS-20 end cap, safely covered

  • More safety with robust end caps
  • One set for both sides of the rail
  • Cost-effective production via injection moulding
  • Rounded edge protection geometry for safe handling
  • Material-optimised injection molding due to two covers being manufactured in a single process
  • Reusable (removable)

drylin® W exchange bearing: Stainless steel version

W-ES
  • Split stainless steel housing allows changing the bearing directly on the rail
  • Can be used with all drylin® W linear carriages; installation size 20, toothed belt axis ZLW-20, and linear actuator SLW-2080, stainless steel
  • Tested: iglide® X resistant to acetone (10%), benzoic acid (20%, aqueous), bleaching solution, drilling oils, butyric acid, seawater, etc. (compl. list)
  • Linear housing can be used for a lifetime
  • Emission-reduced, replacement parts handling, weight of the linear liner < 5g

drylin® WJRM-BB-31 & 41 hybrid roller bearing with ball bearings

WJRM
  • Smooth running ball bearings
  • Flexible positioning
  • Flat installation dimensions of 30mm
  • Optimised roller orientation
  • Cost-effective zinc die-cast housing
  • Roller bearings without lubrication
  • Service life tested in the igus laboratory
  • Up to 70% easier running
  • Easy, energy-efficient adjustment
  • Clean linear guide without lubrication
  • No risk of contamination for the user

drylin W MonoSlide: 16mm, slimmer than ever before

  • Monoblock made of aluminum for robust handling
  • Sliding elements made from iglide® J for long-lasting operation
  • Save storage space -> 1 component instead of 9 (as in the case of standard linear carriages)
  • 12% less installation height than standard
  • Corrosion-resistant thanks to a clear anodized coating
  • Maintenance-free due to self-lubricating high-performance polymers from igus®

drylin® W linear system locking carriage

WWC
  • Precise positioning without measuring equipment
  • Spring latch principle with ball
  • Low-profile design
  • Quick assembly and disassembly
  • Defined adjustment without measuring scale, ruler or position display
  • Use of standard profiles
  • Service life of drylin W compact carriage can be calculated online
  • Latching principle tested in the igus laboratory
  • Sliding elements replaceable, all metallic parts completely reusable
  • Absolutely self-lubricating

drylin® N 22-40 low-profile linear guide with new solid plastic carriage

NW22
  • Lowest profile linear carriage for linear guide with installation height of 9.3 mm
  • Connection thread in the carriage
  • Cost-effective production in injection moulding
  • Quick and easy installation without instructions
  • Service life can be calculated online
  • Long service life through high-performance polymer iglide® J
  • Very light due to 2/3rd weight saving compared to standard carriages

drylin® W linear rails with PRT slewing rings

W PRT
  • Low-profile design
  • Linear and pivoting movements in a single component
  • Two functions in a single carriage
  • Reduces design effort
  • Variable assembly with suitable carriage plate prepared to mount the slewing ring bearing
  • drylin® Q linear guide and iglide® PRT-04-50 service life can be calculated online
  • Clean components
  • No hazard of contamination by adjacent substances or components
  • Lightweight due to use of aluminum and polymers

Function check at the touch of a button: isense LED carriage

LED isense linear carriages of drylin igus
  • Linear carriage with optical function display
  • Predictable maintenance due to wear sensor in liner
  • Direct use without integration in local IT environment
  • Short downtime due to fast bearing replacement
  • Function tested in the igus® laboratory
  • Self-lubricating
  • Long service life due to iglide J200 liners
  • Re-use of all metal parts

NTP27 polymer telescopic rods

NTP27 solid polymer telescopic rod from igus
  • igus® polymers in three colors
  • Withstands up to 2.5kg
  • Up to 70% lighter than steel
  • Cost-effective production via injection molding
  • Fast assembly due to snap-on hooks
  • 64% weight saving and 23% narrower installation space compared to NT-35
  • Self-lubricating, metal-free telescopic guide
  • Low inertia reduces emissions in the aviation industry, among others

WS-10-40-CA clear-anodized linear rail

WS 10-40 without holes - clear-anodised rail
  • Consistent silver color ideal for visible parts
  • 15% more cost-effective than the hard-anodised version
  • 66% weight saving due to use of aluminium instead of steel
  • Can be used in emission-critical environments

RJUMP polymer housing to lower price and weight

WS 10-40 without holes - clear-anodised rail
  • Robust and corrosion-resistant due to igus® polymers
  • Up to 75% lighter than series RJUM-05 made of aluminum
  • Cost-effective production via injection molding
  • Fast assembly due to split bearing housing
  • 8 times longer service life on steel and stainless steel due to iglide® E7 linear liner
  • Change the bearing directly on the shaft
  • Re-usable plastic housings
  • Absolutely self-lubricating

ZLW-10120 drylin® stainless steel, toothed belt axis

WS 10-40 without holes - clear-anodised rail
  • System height of 40mm with new installation size Ø 10
  • Corrosion-resistant
  • Modular: three system widths and three carriage lengths
  • Tested in a long-time test in the igus® laboratory.
  • Self-lubricating, no grease or oil in the system
  • Transparent design for fast and easy cleaning

ZLWT toothed-belt axis with double toothed-belt

WS 10-40 without holes - clear-anodised rail
  • Separate control of 2 linear carriages on one linear axis
  • Reduced construction effort due to delivery of linear axis/motor/motor control system from a single source
  • Put through long-term test in the igus® lab
  • Liner can be replaced, all metallic components of the linear axis can be re-used for life

drylin® HTS linear actuator configurator

Configure linear modules with lead screw drive online
  • Online configuration tool for HTS linear modules with lead screw drive
  • Reduced design time due to ready-to-connect system that includes linear module/motor/dryve motor control system
  • All configuration models clear and plausible
  • includes 2D dimensional drawing and 3D CAD model
  • Durable materials for wet areas or environments where intensive cleaning takes place

Limit and reference switches with cable

Limit and reference switches with cable
  • Proximity switch for detecting
  • With 2m connection cable
  • As PNP and NPN versions
  • NC and NO versions
  • Small and lightweight
  • Suitable for igus® actuators
  • No extension cables needed
  • Lightweight thanks to plastic housing
  • Suitably harmonized due to delivery of drylin® linear actuator/motor/proximity switches/motor control from a single source
  • Can be ordered from the drylin® linear actuator configurator as a complete set
  • Self-lubricating, clean, maintenance-free
  • igus supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. Find out more about this topic at: www.igus.com/info/plastic-2-oil

RL-S-17 drygear® strain wave gear

igus® strain wave gear
  • Up to 50% higher efficiency
  • Light and compact, made of igus®  high-performance polymers
  • Cost-effective due to use of plastic
  • Quick and easy adaption as axis 5 in robots
  • 28% higher efficiency
  • 94% higher load-bearing capacity
  • Completely self-lubricating operation
  • Lower inertia as axis 5 in robotics

igus® Robot Control software & hardware

Robot control system with software and hardware from igus®
  • New robotics control software by igus®
  • Available in control cabinet or on top-hat (DIN) rail
  • Try out programming software for free online
  • Intuitive operator control for everybody
  • The user can test the software as a free download
  • A software for programming linear robots, delta robots and robot arms
RLDP
  • Resistance to splash water thanks to robot joints tribologically optimised for Protection Class IP 44
  • Joining links made of stainless steel
  • Motors with Protection Class IP 65 encoder
  • Lightweight, compact robot variant for use under extreme conditions
  • Splash-water protected robot directly available as a standard version, no minimum order quantity necessary for cost efficiency
  • Tested in our robolink laboratory
  • Energy efficient (lightweight robotics)
  • 100% maintenance-free

Axis 7 for robots

Axis 7 for robots
  • Ready-to-install linear axis 7 in robotics
    for flexible use of robots in the workspace
  • Matching adapter kits for robolink DP and UR with UR Cap Integration
  • Toothed belt axis ZLW-20 from the drylin® W modular system
  • Kits available individually or as ready-to-install ZLW-20
  • Up to 4 times larger robot workspace due to linear adjustment with axis 7
  • 100% lubrication-free ZLW-20 toothed belt axis
  • Materials can be recycled

New drygear® Apiro planetary gearbox

apiro gearbox
  • Planetary gears made of tribologically optimised igus® high-performance polymers
  • Modular cantilever axis for manual and motor-powered adjustments
  • Can be combined with the Apiro® modular system
  • Greater forces possible with the same installation space
  • Can be connected to NEMA stepper motors or DC motors (optional).
  • Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid polymer material
  • Fast conversion possible
  • More than 1 million cycles achieved at a speed
  • of 500mm/sec and a load of 2.5kg
  • Very light and completely self-lubricating

drygear® Apiro robot gearbox

Robot gearboxes
  • Modular design for manual and motor-operated adjustments
  • Worm gears made of tribologically optimised igus high-performance polymers
  • Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid plastic
  • Fast conversion possible
  • 100% clean operation
  • 40% better performance through iglidur® A180
  • Very light and completely self-lubricating

dryspin® heavy-load nut made of plastic

dryspin heavy-load plastic nut from igus
  • New design makes it easy to screw on securely
  • Connection sizes ø 47mm identical to conventional ball screws
  • Cost-effective optimised injection-moulded design
  • Variable design for all threads Ø 14/16 and 18/20
  • Service life can be calculated online
  • Lightweight and inertia due to plastic
  • Long-lasting due to patented thread asymmetry

New dryspin® thread sizes

New dryspin thread sizes
  • Up to 2.5 times greater efficiency due to optimum thread angle
  • Low-noise and -vibration operation due to rounded tooth flanks
  • Cost-effective alternative to ball screws
  • More than 5000 lead screw drive options available from stock
  • Service life can be calculated online
  • Tested: up to 25% less wear
  • Self-lubricating
  • Long service life due to asymmetrical thread geometry