Linear carriage drylin® T
Linear carriage drylin® T - reliable even under tough operating conditions. While the structure and function of linear rails are straightforward, the construction of the guide carriages poses a challenge. The linear carriages carry the entire connecting structure. Even with asymmetrical loads, they must not jam on the linear rail and must meet high demands on the precision of the movement. igus® has mastered this challenge and with the drylin T technology can provide you with a rail guide that reliably performs its tasks even under tough operating conditions.
- Ensure smooth running, low friction losses and the long service life of igus linear guides.
- Dirt and temperature resistant.
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drylin® T carriage options
Performance carriage
- 50% longer service life through iglidur J200 slider
- Robust captive bearing system
- Adjustable bearing clearance
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Standard linear carriage
Preset bearing clearance
Manual bearing alignment
With manual clamp (optional)
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With automatic clearance adjustment
Automatic clearance adjustment
Different installation sizes
Easy installation
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Configure a complete system
You can use the drylin® linear guides expert to quickly and easily configure an individual linear guide for your application in just five steps.
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Frequently asked questions about drylin® T carriages
What is a drylin® T carriage?
A drylin® T carriage is a linear carriage that fits onto a drylin® T linear rail.
Where can I use drylin® T?
As these are dimensionally identical to standard commercial linear carriages with recirculating ball bearing guides, these can be used as direct replacements.
Why use igus® drylin® T carriages?
No lubrication is a key reason to use drylin® T system. There are various options for sizes and different carriage options such as preset bearing clearance, different liner materials and automatic clearance adjustment.
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Selected application examples
The drylin® T rail guides are identical in terms of design and dimensions with a large number of recirculating ball bearing systems. This makes a one-to-one replacement very easy. The robust rail guide additionally guarantees a long service life of up to 50,000km.
drylin® T in welding technology
Long service life and low costs
The drylin® TK-01-15 linear guide is not only dirt resistant. It is also extremely robust and guarantees a long service life even under extreme environmental conditions.
drylin® T linear rail in welding tongs in the automotive industry
drylin® T in label feeding system
GESET ETIKETTIER-SYSTEME GmbH relies on drylin® T
Rapid and flexible format adjustment, absolutely lubrication free and competitively priced – drylin® T linear guide system is the solution for such exacting standards. One further benefit is that the guide carriage is also available with a manual clamp.
drylin® T rail guide in label feed
drylin® T in a grinding machine
Adjustments in linear movements in cupboards, doors and more
The pressing roller in a grinding machine and the imbalance of the grinding tools are guided over a drylin® T rail in this machine from SMB MASCHINENBAU GmbH. The vibration-dampening properties of the plastic bearings provide support for the elaborate grinding process.
drylin® T in an enveloping machine
4 double strokes per second – with little clearance and maintenance-free
drylin® T rail guides are used in this enveloping machine to guide an envelope suction opener that is mounted on one side. In this application, a variable stroke of 4mm to 10mm and a cycle output of 4 double strokes per second takes place. The guidance must be clearance and maintenance-free and may not require lubrication.
drylin® T rail guide in an enveloping machine
drylin® T rail with measuring system for tools
Measuring system saves a lot of time and money
Tool changing time is reduced considerably by the measuring system from the drylin® T product range. The drilling and cutting tools in CNC processing machines are measured prior to processing and the values are entered in the computer. This means that every tool needs to be measured only once. The gauge is guided on a drylin® T rail.
