drylin® news 2020 - Overview

Tech up, Cost down. It's our job.

Whether for very small installation spaces or in very large ones. From a quantity of one to millions every month. Nothing is too much for igus. All of our customers with their individual requirements and needs are of equal importance.

Due to many, many applications, ideas and designs, we are faced with the very same challenge over and over again: what can the solution look like? How can we deal with the problem?

As a result, we work together to create new products every year – solutions to problems. Many of them make it beyond the status of an individual customer project into production. This is the igus Spring news. In 2020 as well – perhaps particularly in 2020, when a lot of things are changing in the world and many customers are looking for alternatives.

Are you also looking for an alternative? – We will be happy to provide you with expert advice for free and without obligation!

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Econ version of the guide rail with clear anodised coating (Klareloxal) now available: drylin® TS-CA

Tech up

Corrosion-resistant surface

Cost down

All rail installation sizes 15% more cost-effective than the hard anodised version

Proof

Clear anodised, salt-spray tested (NSS) according to
DIN EN 9227/ASTM B-117

Sustainability

66% weight saving due to use of aluminium instead of steel

To the econ rail

Safely covered: drylin® WS-20 end cap

Tech up:

More safety with robust end caps

Cost down:

One set for both sides of the rail
Cost-effective production via injection moulding

Proof:

Rounded edge protection geometry for safe handling

Sustainability:

Material-optimised injection moulding due to two covers being manufactured in a single process
Reusable (removable)

To the end cap

Stainless steel version now available: drylin® W exchange bearing

Tech up

Split stainless steel housing allows changing the bearing directly on the rail

Cost down

Can be used with all drylin® W linear carriages; installation size 20, toothed belt axis ZLW-20, and linear module SLW-2080, stainless steel

Proof

Tested: iglidur® X resistant to acetone (10%), benzoic acid (20%, aqueous), bleaching solution, drilling oils, butyric acid, seawater, etc. (compl. list)

Sustainability

Linear housing can be used for a lifetime
Emission-reduced replacement parts handling, weight of the linear liner < 5g

To the exchange bearing

At 16mm with a lower profile than ever before: drylin® W MonoSlide 0660

Tech up

Monobloc made of aluminium for robust handling
Sliding elements made from iglidur® J for long-lasting operation

Cost down

Save storage space -> 1 component instead of 9 (as in the case of standard linear carriages)

Proof

12% less installation height than standard
Corrosion-resistant thanks to a clear anodised coating

Sustainability

Maintenance-free due to self-lubricating high-performance polymers from igus®

To the MonoSlide

Pull-out made easy: polymer telescopic guide

Further colours now available in addition to the standard ones!

Tech up:

igus® polymers in three colours
Withstands up to 2.5kg
Up to 70% lighter than steel

Cost down:

Cost-effective production via injection moulding
Fast assembly due to snap-on hooks

Proof:

64% weight saving and 23% narrower installation space compared to NT-35

Sustainability:

Metal-free telescopic guide without lubrication
Low inertia reduces emissions in the aviation industry, among others

Go to polymer telescopic guide

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

Tech up:

Linear carriage with optical function display
Predictable maintenance due to wear sensor in liner

Cost down:

Direct use without integration in local IT environment
Short downtime due to fast bearing replacement

Proof:

Function tested in the igus® laboratory

Sustainability:

Absolutely lubrication-free
Long service life due to iglidur J200 liners
Re-use of all metal parts

Go to LED carriages

Save and design: clear-anodised linear rail

Tech up:

Consistent silver colour ideal for visible parts

Cost down:

15% more cost-effective than the hard-anodised version

Proof:

66% weight saving due to use of aluminium instead of steel

Sustainability:

Can be used in emission-critical environments

To the WS-10-40-CA linear rail

Save money and reduce weight: polymer housing

Tech up:

Robust and corrosion-resistant due to igus® polymers
Up to 75% lighter than series RJUM-05 made of aluminium

Cost down:

Cost-effective production via injection moulding
Fast assembly due to split bearing housing

Proof:

8 times longer service life on steel and stainless steel due to iglidur® E7 linear liner

Sustainability:

Change the bearing directly on the shaft
Re-usable plastic housings
Absolutely lubrication-free

To the polymer housing

Lubrication-free smooth operation: hybrid roller bearing

Tech up

Smooth running ball bearings
Flexible positioning
Flat installation dimensions of 30mm
Optimised roller orientation

Cost down

Cost-effective zinc die-cast housing
Roller bearings without lubrication

Proof

Service life tested in the igus laboratory
Up to 70% easier running

Sustainability

easy, energy-efficient adjustment
Clean linear guide without lubrication
No risk of contamination for the user

Go to hybrid roller bearings

Intuitive positioning: positioning carriages

Tech up

Precise positioning without measuring equipment
Spring latch principle with ball
Low-profile design
Quick assembly and disassembly

Cost down

Defined adjustment without measuring scale, ruler or position display
Use of standard profiles

Proof

Service life of drylin W compact carriage can be calculated online
Latching principle tested in the igus laboratory

Sustainability

Sliding elements replaceable, all metallic parts completely reusable
Absolutely lubrication-free.

Go to positioning carriages

Low-profile, lightweight & durable: iglidur polymer carriage

Tech up

Lowest profile linear carriage for linear guide with installation height of 9.3 mm
Connection thread in the carriage

Cost down

Cost-effective production in injection moulding
Quick and easy installation without instructions

Proof

Service life can be calculated online
Long service life through high-performance polymer iglidur® J

Sustainability

Very light due to 2/3rd weight saving compared to standard carriages

Go to low-profile linear guide NW-22-40

Study: linear/rotary guide

Tech up

Low-profile design
Linear and pivoting movements in a single component

Cost down

Two functions in a single carriage
Reduces design effort
Variable assembly with suitable carriage plate prepared to mount the slewing ring bearing

Proof

drylin® Q linear guide and iglidur® PRT-04-50 service life can be calculated online

Sustainability

Clean components
no hazard of contamination by adjacent substances or components
lightweight due to use of aluminium and polymers

Go to linear/rotary guide

Toothed belt axis in stainless steel

Tech up:

System height of 40mm with new installation size Ø 10
Corrosion-free

Cost down:

Modular: three system widths and three carriage lengths

Proof:

Tested in a long-time test in the igus® laboratory.

Sustainability:

No lubrication, no grease or oil in the system
Transparent design for fast and easy cleaning

Go to ZLW stainless steel toothed belt axis

Ready-to-install drylin® SLW-XY tables

Tech up:

Only 1 unit for two adjusting directions
4 installation sizes
For a work surface of up to 500mm x 500mm

Cost down:

Reduced construction effort thanks to ready-to-install delivery of a single linear module for both settings

Proof:

Area ratio (installation height/work surface) always ≤ 2

Sustainability:

Positioning in two directions with one module instead of two
Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free

To the SLW-XY table

The online shop for ready-to-install linear modules

Drive technology shop for ready-to-install linear modules

Tech up:

Simple ordering from the online shop: ready-to-connect linear modules and linear axes
Two defined stroke lengths for each system
Flexible with drive pins for manual and electric drive

Cost down:

Order with just one click
No time-consuming searching and assembly
Reduced design effort with PDF and CAD file available in the online shop
Linear guide from the drylin® W/R linear system

Proof:

Tested for stroke lengths of 250mm and 500mm: trapezoidal thread Tr10x2 (SLW-1040/SHT-12), dynamic axial load 300N, stroke length 500mm, feed rate 0.15m/min, speed 75rpm, min. service life 8,369 double strokes

Sustainability:

Lubrication-free operation
Maintenance-free due to self-lubricating igus® polymers
Lightweight components such as plastic and aluminium

To the linear module shop

Improved generation of strain wave gears

Tech up:

Up to 50% higher efficiency
Light and compact, made of igus® high-performance polymers

Cost down:

Cost-effective due to use of plastic
Quick and easy adaption as axis 5 in robots

Proof:

28% higher efficiency
94% higher load-bearing capacity

Sustainability:

Completely lubrication-free operation
Lower inertia as axis 5 in robotics

Go to drygear® strain wave gear

igus® Robot Control software & hardware

Tech up:

New robotics control software by igus®
Available in control cabinet or on top-hat (DIN) rail

Cost down:

Try out programming software for free online
Intuitive operator control for everybody

Proof:

The user can test the software as a free download

Sustainability:

A software for programming linear robots, delta robots and robot arms

robolink DP now splash-water protected as well

Tech up:

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

Cost down:

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

Proof:

Tested in our robolink laboratory

Sustainability:

Energy efficient (lightweight robotics)
100% maintenance-free

Axis 7 for robots

Tech up:

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

Cost down:

Toothed belt axis ZLW-20 from the drylin® W modular system
Kits available individually or as ready-to-install ZLW-20

Proof:

Up to 4 times larger robot workspace due to linear adjustment with axis 7

Sustainability:

100% lubrication-free ZLW-20 toothed belt axis
Materials can be recycled

To the axis 7 adapter set

Modular robot gearbox: drygear® Apiro

Usable for a wide variety of applications

Tech up:

Modular design for manual and motor-operated adjustments
Worm gears made of tribologically optimised igus high-performance polymers

Cost down:

Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid plastic
Fast conversion possible

Proof:

100% clean operation
40% better performance through iglidur® A180

Sustainability:

Very light and completely lubrication-free

Go to drygear® modular gearbox system

New drygear® Apiro planetary gearbox

Size 20

Tech up:

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 down:

Cost-effective gearboxes made of solid polymer material
Fast conversion possible

Proof:

More than 1 million cycles achieved at a speed
of 500mm/sec and a load of 2.5kg

Sustainability:

Very light and completely lubrication-free

To the drygear® planetary gearbox

Stepper motor with space-saving incremental angular encoder reduces machine costs

space-saving ... lighter ... lower cost!

Tech up:

Stepper motor with space-saving angular encoder
Precise three-channel encoder, 5V with 500 pulses
Suitable for lead screw and toothed belt axes, as well as linear robots and delta robots

Cost down:

Cost-effective thanks to angular encoder with plastic housing
Cost-effective alternative to servo motors
Cost-effective alternative to motors with metric connectors

Proof:

10% weight saving compared to motors with metric connectors
Up to 20% less installation space compared to motors with metric connectors
Can be used with igus® D1 motor control system

Sustainability:

Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free
Long service life (up to 30,000 operating hours)

Note: in the shop, you can find further technical data on all four installation sizes.

Go to drylin® E stepper motor

EC/BLDC motors with Hall/angular encoder and brake hold vertical loads if there is a malfunction

strong ... fast ... safe

Tech up:

EC/BLDC motor with Hall/encoder & brake
Motor brake for vertical applications
Brake holding torque: 0.5-1.5Nm
Suitable for lead screw and toothed belt axes, as well as linear robots and delta robots

Cost down:

Cost-effective thanks to cable connection
Cost-effective alternative to servo motors
Motor and brake in a single connection cable

Proof:

Max. holding force brake (vertical, static)

Sustainability:

Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free
Long service life (up to 30,000 operating hours)

Note: in the shop, you can find further technical data on all four installation sizes.

Go to drylin® E EC/BLDC motor

Planetary gear for stepper motors and EC/BLDC

... large step-down, more torque ...

In the case of slow rotating stepper motors, torque of up to 44Nm can be generated permanently.

Tech up:

Increase the output torque of electric motors
Can be combined with stepper and BLDC motors
Suitable for lead screw and toothed belt axes, linear robots and delta robots

Cost down:

In conjunction with stepper motors
Cost-effective alternative to servo motors

Proof:

Up to 75% more torque for a transmission of 15, 20, 40 compared to a transmission of 3, 5 and 10
Can be used with igus® D1 motor control system

Sustainability:

Lubrication-free, clean, maintenance-free
Long service life (up to 30,000 operating hours)
igus® supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling. Learn more about this topic at: www.igus.eu/plastic2oil

Note: in the shop, you can find further technical data on all four installation sizes.

Go to drylin® E motor drive