drylin® linear technology 2020 news and products

As a result, we work together to create new products every year - solutions to problems. Many of them don't get past the project stage for an individual customer and reach the series production stage.

This is the igus® news in Spring. 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

Tech Up

• Corrosion-resistant surface

Cost Down

• All rail sizes 15% cheaper than the hard anodized version

Proof

• Klareloxal tested in the salt spray test NSS according to DIN EN 9227 / ASTM B-117

Sustainability

• 66% weight saving through the use of aluminum instead of steel

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 molding due to two covers being manufactured in a single process
• Reusable (removable)

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 actuator SLW-2080, stainless steel

Proof

• Tested: iglide® 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

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

Tech up

• Monoblock made of aluminum for robust handling
• Sliding elements made from iglide® 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 anodized coating

Sustainability

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

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 self-lubricating

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 iglide® J

Sustainability

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

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 iglide® 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 aluminum and polymers

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:

• Self-lubricating
• Long service life due to iglide J200 liners
• Re-use of all metal parts

Tech up:

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

Cost down:

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

Proof:

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

Sustainability:

• Self-lubricating, metal-free telescopic guide
• Low inertia reduces emissions in the aviation industry, among others

Tech up:

• Consistent silver color 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

Tech up:

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

Cost down:

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

Proof:

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

Sustainability:

• Change the bearing directly on the shaft
• Re-usable plastic housings
• Absolutely self-lubricating

Tech up:

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

Cost down:

• Modular: three system widths and three carriage lengths

Proof:

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

Sustainability:

• Self-lubricating, no grease or oil in the system
• Transparent design for fast and easy cleaning

Tech up:

• Separate control of 2 linear carriages on one linear axis

Cost down:

• Reduced construction effort due to delivery of linear axis/motor/motor control system from a single source

Proof:

• Put through long-term test in the igus® lab

Sustainability:

• Liner can be replaced, all metallic components of the linear axis can be re-used for life

Tech up:

• Online configuration tool for HTS linear modules with lead screw drive

Cost down:

• Reduced design time due to ready-to-connect system that includes linear module/motor/dryve motor control system

Proof:

• All configuration models clear and plausible
• includes 2D dimensional drawing and 3D CAD model

Sustainability:

• Durable materials for wet areas or environments where intensive cleaning takes place

Tech up:

• Proximity switch for detecting
• With 2m connection cable
• As PNP and NPN versions
• NC and NO versions
• Small and lightweight
• Suitable for igus® actuators

Cost down:

• 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

Proof:

• Can be ordered from the drylin® linear actuator configurator as a complete set

Sustainability:

• 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

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 self-lubricating operation
• Lower inertia as axis 5 in robotics

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

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

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

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 self-lubricating

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 self-lubricating

Tech up:

• New design makes it easy to screw on securely
• Connection sizes ø 47mm identical to conventional ball screws

Cost down:

• Cost-effective optimised injection-moulded design
• Variable design for all threads Ø 14/16 and 18/20

Proof:

• Service life can be calculated online

Sustainability:

• Lightweight and inertia due to plastic
• Long-lasting due to patented thread asymmetry

Tech up:

• Up to 2.5 times greater efficiency due to optimum thread angle
• Low-noise and -vibration operation due to rounded tooth flanks

Cost down:

• Cost-effective alternative to ball screws
• More than 5000 lead screw drive options available from stock

Proof:

• Service life can be calculated online
• Tested: up to 25% less wear

Sustainability:

• Self-lubricating
• Long service life due to asymmetrical thread geometry