Lightweight cantilever axis

The drylin® cantilever axes are suitable for many positioning and adjustment tasks and are characterised by high reliability in operation and by light weight. Applications in the vertical plane are particularly well suited for this purpose. When driven by a rack, the mass that is being moved is reduced. With regard to energy saving, power transmission to a rack is up to 30% more cost-effective than belt deflection. In addition, it is possible to connect grippers, pick up parts and move.

The benefits at a glance:

High, constant stiffness of the axis regardless of the length of the stroke
High precision
High speeds possible
Freely controllable installation position
Long travels can be implemented

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Linear axes with rack and pinion drive

drylin® GRQ axis for pick & place

Toothed, hard anodised, corrosion-free square hollow section
Loads up to 500g with a speed of up to 0.7m/s possible
Drive: NEMA11 stepper motor with gear wheel
Lightweight, fast, small, and lubrication-free

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drylin GRW- Dynamic z-axis

Direct force transfer via gear rack
Compact structure
For loads up to 10N
Material combination: aluminium profile/plastic gear rack
Available with motor

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drylin® GRR-Lightweight z-axis

Lightweight Z-axis (1.45kg) strokes up to 500mm
Made from aluminium and plastic
Ideal for linear robots
Dynamic mass of only 0.9kg enables fast operation
Larger versions available

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Configure your custom lead screw linear system online

Customise your drive system in just a few steps
Optional configuration of an individual drive pin
Automatic generation of a 3D model of the linear system
Export of the linear system in many different 2D and 3D formats
2D dimensional drawing of the module as a PDF
Download parts list as PDF file
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Customers application examples

drylin GRW rack axes in a sample preparation

Automated sample preparation

This machine is to prepare samples in the field of trace analysis. The aim should be to use comparable glassware and chemicals as in similar manual machines. The contract was awarded to igus, as all of the components used, such as the GRW rack axis, were able to impress with absolute resistance to chemicals and dirt.

drylin GRW rack axes provide the necessary accuracy

drylin GRQ rack axes in a bottling plant

Optimal use of the installation space in a bottling plant

A maintenance-free linear robot from igus is used in a customised automation solution for the complex handling of liquids by the company M2-Automation. In addition to the robustness, the linear robot is characterised by its cost-effectiveness. The drylin GRQ racks are used as dosing axes in the form of an z-axis in addition to a variably clampable proximity switch holder and self-aligning plain bearings and ensure the highest precision work during operation.

drylin GRQ rack axes are impressive as dosing axes